Kadant Inc (KAI) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Kadant Inc (KAI) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.061x as of December 2025. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($60.76 Million) by net assets ($991.07 Million). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. Also see Kadant Inc (KAI) total market value for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
Kadant Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1992–2025)
This chart illustrates how Kadant Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.
Kadant Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Kadant Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Explore KAI operating cash flow to net income to measure how well operating cash flow supports reported net income.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
North Industries Group Red Arrow Co Ltd
SHE:000519
|
0.039x |
|
Zhengzhou Coal Mining Machinery Group Co Ltd
SHG:601717
|
-0.013x |
|
KENON HLDGS LTD
F:76N
|
0.032x |
|
Schneider Electric Infrastructure Limited
NSE:SCHNEIDER
|
0.108x |
|
ROCKWOOL International A/S
CO:ROCK-B
|
0.059x |
|
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited
NSE:MRPL
|
0.305x |
|
First Hawaiian Inc
NASDAQ:FHB
|
0.005x |
|
CVR Energy Inc
NYSE:CVI
|
0.413x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Kadant Inc (1992–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Kadant Inc from 1992 to 2025. View current stock price of Kadant Inc for real-time trading data and today's change.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $991.07 Million | $171.33 Million | 0.173x | -4.46% |
| 2024-12-31 | $858.13 Million | $155.26 Million | 0.181x | -15.16% |
| 2023-12-31 | $776.24 Million | $165.54 Million | 0.213x | +36.23% |
| 2022-12-31 | $655.57 Million | $102.62 Million | 0.157x | -45.49% |
| 2021-12-31 | $565.62 Million | $162.42 Million | 0.287x | +53.62% |
| 2020-12-31 | $496.90 Million | $92.88 Million | 0.187x | -18.05% |
| 2019-12-31 | $427.08 Million | $97.41 Million | 0.228x | +35.65% |
| 2018-12-31 | $374.57 Million | $62.98 Million | 0.168x | -14.20% |
| 2017-12-31 | $332.50 Million | $65.16 Million | 0.196x | +9.23% |
| 2016-12-31 | $284.28 Million | $51.00 Million | 0.179x | +26.93% |
| 2015-12-31 | $267.94 Million | $37.87 Million | 0.141x | -23.22% |
| 2014-12-31 | $265.46 Million | $48.87 Million | 0.184x | +24.23% |
| 2013-12-31 | $270.42 Million | $40.08 Million | 0.148x | +27.27% |
| 2012-12-31 | $249.97 Million | $29.11 Million | 0.116x | -24.11% |
| 2011-12-31 | $223.63 Million | $34.31 Million | 0.153x | +11.90% |
| 2010-12-31 | $207.30 Million | $28.43 Million | 0.137x | -38.31% |
| 2009-12-31 | $194.03 Million | $43.13 Million | 0.222x | +114.31% |
| 2008-12-31 | $194.39 Million | $20.16 Million | 0.104x | -8.16% |
| 2007-12-31 | $280.21 Million | $31.64 Million | 0.113x | +230.68% |
| 2006-12-31 | $238.98 Million | $8.16 Million | 0.034x | -59.39% |
| 2005-12-31 | $208.67 Million | $17.55 Million | 0.084x | +38.14% |
| 2004-12-31 | $212.46 Million | $12.93 Million | 0.061x | -43.97% |
| 2003-12-31 | $212.11 Million | $23.04 Million | 0.109x | -26.94% |
| 2002-12-31 | $181.56 Million | $26.99 Million | 0.149x | +113.47% |
| 2001-12-31 | $183.85 Million | $12.80 Million | 0.070x | -34.71% |
| 2000-12-31 | $172.84 Million | $18.44 Million | 0.107x | +3.82% |
| 1999-12-31 | $167.40 Million | $17.20 Million | 0.103x | -51.30% |
| 1998-12-31 | $151.20 Million | $31.90 Million | 0.211x | +39.71% |
| 1997-12-31 | $138.40 Million | $20.90 Million | 0.151x | -26.89% |
| 1996-12-31 | $131.20 Million | $27.10 Million | 0.207x | +23.71% |
| 1995-12-31 | $110.20 Million | $18.40 Million | 0.167x | -15.68% |
| 1994-12-31 | $90.90 Million | $18.00 Million | 0.198x | +59.05% |
| 1993-12-31 | $75.50 Million | $9.40 Million | 0.125x | +37.94% |
| 1992-12-31 | $69.80 Million | $6.30 Million | 0.090x | -- |
About Kadant Inc
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