Kadant Inc - Asset Resilience Ratio

Latest as of December 2025: 7.17%

Kadant Inc (KAI) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 7.17% as of December 2025. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing.

Liquid Assets

$122.68 Million
Cash + Short-term Investments

Total Assets

$1.71 Billion
All company assets

Resilience Assessment

Low
Financial Resilience Level

Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (1997–2025)

This chart shows how Kadant Inc's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. Check Kadant Inc strategic asset allocation index to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.

Liquid Assets Composition Over Time

This chart breaks down Kadant Inc's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see Kadant Inc market capitalisation.

Current Liquid Assets Breakdown

Component Amount % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents $122.68 Million 7.17%
Short-term Investments $0.00 0%
Total Liquid Assets $122.68 Million 7.17%

Asset Resilience Insights

  • Limited Liquidity: Kadant Inc maintains only 7.17% of assets in liquid form.
  • This low level may indicate efficient asset utilization but could pose risks during economic downturns.
  • The company primarily holds liquidity in cash and equivalents rather than short-term investments.

Kadant Inc Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio

Compare Kadant Inc's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.

Company Industry Asset Resilience Ratio
Vestas Wind Systems A/S
CO:VWS
Specialty Industrial Machinery 0.62%
Nordex SE
F:NDX1
Specialty Industrial Machinery 0.07%
Shandong Himile Mechanical Science & Technology Co Ltd
SHE:002595
Specialty Industrial Machinery 3.44%
Beijing Roborock Technology Co Ltd
SHG:688169
Specialty Industrial Machinery 30.88%
AVIC Heavy Machinery Co Ltd
SHG:600765
Specialty Industrial Machinery 0.02%
HSD Engine Co Ltd
KO:082740
Specialty Industrial Machinery 10.07%
Jiangsu Huahong Technology Co Ltd
SHE:002645
Specialty Industrial Machinery 1.91%
Shanghai Taisheng Wind Power
SHE:300129
Specialty Industrial Machinery 6.02%

Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Kadant Inc (1997–2025)

The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Kadant Inc.

Year Asset Resilience Ratio (%) Liquid Assets Total Assets Change
2025-12-31 7.17% $122.68 Million $1.71 Billion +0.55pp
2024-12-31 6.62% $94.66 Million $1.43 Billion -20.32pp
2023-12-31 26.94% $316.74 Million $1.18 Billion +20.00pp
2022-12-31 6.94% $79.86 Million $1.15 Billion -1.11pp
2021-12-31 8.05% $91.19 Million $1.13 Billion +0.97pp
2020-12-31 7.08% $65.68 Million $927.57 Million -0.03pp
2019-12-31 7.11% $66.80 Million $939.39 Million +0.80pp
2018-12-31 6.31% $45.83 Million $725.75 Million -3.78pp
2017-12-31 10.10% $76.85 Million $761.09 Million -5.53pp
2016-12-31 15.63% $73.57 Million $470.69 Million +15.29pp
2015-12-31 0.34% $1.41 Million $415.50 Million +0.24pp
2014-12-31 0.10% $415.00K $413.75 Million +0.06pp
2013-12-31 0.04% $168.00K $442.17 Million --
2012-12-31 0.00% $0.00 $358.95 Million --
2011-12-31 0.20% $700.00K $358.40 Million -4.33pp
2001-12-31 4.52% $16.62 Million $367.65 Million -16.27pp
2000-12-31 20.80% $86.14 Million $414.21 Million +10.31pp
1999-12-31 10.48% $46.40 Million $442.60 Million -0.80pp
1998-12-31 11.29% $48.20 Million $427.10 Million +2.62pp
1997-12-31 8.67% $36.30 Million $418.90 Million --
pp = percentage points

About Kadant Inc

NYSE:KAI USA Specialty Industrial Machinery
Market Cap
$3.83 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#4175 Global
#1455 in USA
Share Price
$324.56
Change (1 day)
+5.55%
52-Week Range
$247.48 - $356.34
All Time High
$422.93
About

Kadant Inc. supplies technologies and engineered systems worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling. The Flow Control segment develops, manufactures, and markets fluid-handling systems, equipment, and integrated technologies, such as rotary joints, syphons, Turbulator bars, expansion joints, and engineered steam and condensat… Read more