AlphaStocks
5.2
Consider Buy

KADANT INC (KAI)

Industrials / Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

S&P SmallCap 600

$308.98

Below average on several measures. Research carefully.

Consider Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

#489out of 1121 in Industrials

Is KADANT INC a Good Investment in 2026?

KADANT INC (KAI) scores 5.2 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Piotroski model rates KADANT INC as Attractive (5/9). The Greenblatt Magic Formula model is the least favorable, rating it Neutral. KADANT INC currently trades above its estimated fair value of $232, suggesting limited upside at current prices. KADANT INC ranks #489 out of 1121 stocks in the Industrials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E35.7ROE10.6Market Cap4B

Estimated Fair Value

$231.7133% above

Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 36x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of -9% may not justify the premium.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Attractive

5/9

Buffett

Attractive

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Neutral

Significantly above fair value

Lynch

Neutral

PEG 3.8 · Stalwart

Greenblatt

Neutral

Top half (rank 38%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KADANT INC (KAI) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, KADANT INC (KAI) scores 5.2 out of 10, earning a Consider Buy rating. This score is below average, suggesting caution. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 36x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of -9% may not justify the premium.
What is KADANT INC's Piotroski F-Score?
KADANT INC's Piotroski F-Score status is Attractive. The raw score is 5/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is KAI overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $232, KAI appears overvalued. The stock currently trades 33% above its estimated fair value. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 36x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of -9% may not justify the premium.
How does KAI compare to other Industrials stocks?
KADANT INC ranks #489 out of 1121 stocks in the Industrials sector, placing it in the top 44% of its sector by composite score. This is an above-average position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about KAI?
AlphaStocks evaluates KAI using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Attractive; Buffett: Attractive; Graham: Neutral; Lynch: Neutral; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Neutral. These models are combined into a single composite score of 5.2/10.

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