Kadant Inc Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Kadant Inc 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.
Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency of Kadant Inc (1992–2025)
Cash flow conversion efficiency of Kadant Inc from 1992 to 2025. This chart illustrates how Kadant Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View today's stock price for Kadant Inc for real-time trading data and today's change.
Kadant Inc Cash Flow Conversion Ratio Explained
Kadant Inc cash flow conversion ratio divides operating cash flow by net assets, so a higher ratio means more cash generated from each unit of shareholder equity.
Kadant Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Kadant Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Also see market value of Kadant Inc for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Topco Scientific Co Ltd
TW:5434
|
0.023x |
|
Universal Display
NASDAQ:OLED
|
0.015x |
|
Wendel
PA:MF
|
0.079x |
|
Bank of Chongqing Co Ltd
SHG:601963
|
1.310x |
|
Royal Unibrew A/S
CO:RBREW
|
0.177x |
|
Wistron NeWeb Corp
TW:6285
|
-0.198x |
|
Zhengzhou Coal Mining Machinery Group Co Ltd
SHG:601717
|
-0.013x |
|
China Galaxy Securities Co Ltd
F:CGL
|
-0.483x |
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. Review Kadant Inc free cash flow ratio to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.
| 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