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. See KAI equity financing ratio to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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. Check KAI operating cash flow to net income to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
Kadant Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Kadant Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Indorama Ventures PCL
BK:IVL
|
0.120x |
|
FIELMANN AG (ADR/1/5)O.N.
F:FIE1
|
N/A |
|
Parabilis Medicines, Inc. Common Stock
NASDAQ:PBLS
|
-0.201x |
|
KINGDEE INT. UNS.ADR/100
F:KDID
|
N/A |
|
CCOOP Group Co Ltd
SHE:000564
|
-0.008x |
|
Tsingtao Brewery Company Limited
F:TSI
|
0.091x |
|
Wuchan Zhongda Group Co Ltd
SHG:600704
|
-0.088x |
|
First BanCorp.
NYSE:FBP
|
0.058x |
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. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see KAI stock market capitalisation.
| 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