Kadant Inc (KAI) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Kadant Inc (KAI) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.049x as of September 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 ($47.25 Million) by net assets ($961.51 Million). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
Kadant Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1992–2024)
This chart illustrates how Kadant Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Read KAI liabilities breakdown for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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 |
|---|---|
|
Transcoal Pacific Tbk PT
JK:TCPI
|
0.023x |
|
Grenergy Renovables S.A
MC:GRE
|
0.053x |
|
Xinyi Solar Holdings Ltd
F:13X
|
0.041x |
|
Hafnia Limited
NYSE:HAFN
|
0.051x |
|
Alm. Brand
CO:ALMB
|
-0.023x |
|
Impinj Inc
NASDAQ:PI
|
0.072x |
|
Alliance Resource Partners LP
NASDAQ:ARLP
|
0.077x |
|
Hangzhou Zhongheng Electric Co Ltd
SHE:002364
|
-0.005x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Kadant Inc (1992–2024)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Kadant Inc from 1992 to 2024. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see Kadant Inc (KAI) total market value.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. It operates in three segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling. The Flow Control segment develops, manufactures, and markets fluid-handling systems and equipment, such as rotary joints, syphons, turbulator bars, expansion joints, and engineered steam and condensate systems; and doctoring, cleaning, and … Read more