Kadant (KAI) EV to FCF (2011 - 2026)
Kadant's (KAI) quarterly EV to FCF came in at 82.82 in Q3 2026, down 16.19% year-over-year from 98.83 in Q3 2025, and down 52.85% quarter-over-quarter from 175.68 in Q2 2026.
Analysis
Kadant (KAI) EV to FCF (2011 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Kadant has disclosed EV to FCF across 16 years of filings, most recently posting 82.82 for Q3 2026.
- In Q3 2026, EV to FCF fell 16.19% year-over-year to 82.82; the TTM figure through Jul 2026 stood at 22.03 (up 11.81% YoY), while the FY2026 annual figure was 21.18, down 29.6% from the prior year.
- EV to FCF came in at 82.82 for Q3 2026 at Kadant, down from 175.68 in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, EV to FCF ranged from a high of 228.47 in Q1 2024 to a low of 25.27 in Q1 2022.
- Average EV to FCF over 5 years is 108.27, with a median of 86.33 recorded in 2022.
- Year-over-year, EV to FCF jumped 241.7% in 2022 and sank 69.89% in 2023.
- Over 5 years, EV to FCF stood at 86.33 in 2022, then plunged by 64.71% to 30.47 in 2023, then jumped by 43.99% to 43.87 in 2024, then surged by 78.6% to 78.36 in 2025, then gained by 5.7% to 82.82 in 2026.
- Per Business Quant data, the three most recent EV to FCF figures were 82.82 in Q3 2026, 175.68 in Q2 2026, and 59.74 in Q1 2026.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3M | 84.63 Bn | 81.30 Bn | 2.68 Bn |
| 2 | Illinois Tool Works | 75.96 Bn | 75.12 Bn | 1.90 Bn |
| 3 | Ametek | 53.68 Bn | 53.19 Bn | 735.04 Mn |
| 4 | Rockwell Automation | 46.83 Bn | 46.35 Bn | 1.14 Bn |
| 5 | Mettler Toledo International | 25.77 Bn | 25.72 Bn | 650.22 Mn |
| 6 | Dover | 25.23 Bn | 23.47 Bn | 880.61 Mn |
| 7 | Nordson | 17.11 Bn | 17.00 Bn | 453.73 Mn |
| 8 | Fortive | 16.56 Bn | 16.19 Bn | 695.30 Mn |
| 9 | RBC Bearings | 15.05 Bn | 14.92 Bn | 247.80 Mn |
| 10 | Kadant | 3.38 Bn | 3.25 Bn | 137.01 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 82.82 |
| Apr 4, 2026 | 175.68 |
| Jan 3, 2026 | 59.74 |
| Sep 27, 2025 | 78.36 |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 98.83 |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 203.96 |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 43.87 |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 85.42 |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 228.47 |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 30.47 |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 185.05 |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 72.88 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 86.33 |
| Oct 1, 2022 | 101.19 |
| Jul 2, 2022 | 176.28 |
| Apr 2, 2022 | 106.03 |
| Jan 1, 2022 | 25.27 |
| Oct 2, 2021 | -688.16 |
| Jul 3, 2021 | -956.73 |
| Apr 3, 2021 | 124.76 |