Kadant (KAI) EV to EBITDA (2012 - 2026)
Kadant's EV to EBITDA was 15.28 in Q2 2027, down 10.7% from 17.12 a year earlier but up 0.6% from the prior quarter.
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Kadant (KAI) EV to EBITDA (2012 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
On a trailing twelve-month basis, Kadant's EV to EBITDA was 13.72 through Jul 4, 2026, down 13.2% year-over-year; for FY2026, it came in at 15.67.
- In earlier years, EV to EBITDA was 18.29 in FY2024 (+14.4%), 15.99 in FY2023 (+65.0%) and 9.69 in FY2022 (-43.5%).
- Quarterly EV to EBITDA has moved between 15.20 (Q1 2027) and 17.63 (Q1 2026) over five years.
- Per Business Quant data, KAI's EV to EBITDA in the three quarters before Q2 2027 was 15.20 (Q1 2027), 15.67 (Q4 2026) and 16.92 (Q3 2026).
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caterpillar | 380.10 Bn | 351.79 Bn | 7.76 Bn |
| 2 | Amphenol | 208.03 Bn | 202.73 Bn | 3.55 Bn |
| 3 | Deere | 183.47 Bn | 192.23 Bn | 4.66 Bn |
| 4 | Eaton | 168.26 Bn | 165.49 Bn | 2.86 Bn |
| 5 | Parker-Hannifin | 122.34 Bn | 120.47 Bn | 2.25 Bn |
| 6 | Vertiv Holdings | 95.63 Bn | 86.25 Bn | 1.23 Bn |
| 7 | Emerson Electric | 87.72 Bn | 80.47 Bn | 2.66 Bn |
| 8 | 3M | 86.87 Bn | 68.33 Bn | 2.68 Bn |
| 9 | Illinois Tool Works | 76.08 Bn | 72.64 Bn | 1.90 Bn |
| 10 | Kadant | 3.16 Bn | 2.67 Bn | 137.01 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 15.28 |
| Apr 4, 2026 | 15.20 |
| Jan 3, 2026 | 15.67 |
| Sep 27, 2025 | 16.92 |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 17.12 |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 17.63 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 18.29 |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 17.68 |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 16.27 |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 19.00 |
| Dec 30, 2023 | 15.99 |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 12.88 |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 13.02 |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 12.47 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 9.69 |
| Oct 1, 2022 | 8.24 |
| Jul 2, 2022 | 9.89 |
| Apr 2, 2022 | 11.39 |
| Jan 1, 2022 | 16.72 |
| Apr 3, 2021 | 18.51 |
API Access
Kadant EV to EBITDA API
Pull this series into your own models, spreadsheets and apps with the Business Quant
Historical Metrics API. The request below matches the chart above — change the
frequency, period or values and it follows. Swap YOUR_API_KEY for your own key.
https://data.businessquant.com/historic?slug=ev-to-ebitda&ticker=KAI&period=max&api_key=YOUR_API_KEYimport requests
url = "https://data.businessquant.com/historic"
params = {"slug": "ev-to-ebitda", "ticker": "KAI", "period": "max", "api_key": "YOUR_API_KEY"}
data = requests.get(url, params=params).json()const res = await fetch("https://data.businessquant.com/historic?slug=ev-to-ebitda&ticker=KAI&period=max&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY");
const data = await res.json();