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.
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 Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caterpillar | 323.56 Bn | 295.25 Bn | 7.76 Bn |
| 2 | Amphenol | 180.19 Bn | 174.89 Bn | 3.55 Bn |
| 3 | Deere | 173.53 Bn | 182.29 Bn | 4.66 Bn |
| 4 | Eaton | 143.22 Bn | 140.45 Bn | 2.86 Bn |
| 5 | Parker-Hannifin | 112.51 Bn | 110.65 Bn | 2.25 Bn |
| 6 | 3M | 90.71 Bn | 73.12 Bn | 2.78 Bn |
| 7 | Emerson Electric | 89.39 Bn | 82.15 Bn | 2.66 Bn |
| 8 | Illinois Tool Works | 79.53 Bn | 76.09 Bn | 1.90 Bn |
| 9 | Vertiv Holdings | 75.29 Bn | 65.91 Bn | 1.23 Bn |
| 10 | Kadant | 3.16 Bn | 2.67 Bn | 137.01 Mn |
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 |
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_KEY
import 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();