Kadant Inc

NYSE:KAI USA Specialty Industrial Machinery
Market Cap
$3.55 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#3571 Global
#2330 in USA
Share Price
$301.68
Change (1 day)
-0.12%
52-Week Range
$247.48 - $358.61
All Time High
$422.93
About

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

Kadant Inc (KAI) - Total Assets

Latest total assets as of December 2025: $1.59 Billion USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Kadant Inc (KAI) holds total assets worth $1.59 Billion USD as of December 2025.

Total assets represent everything the company owns and controls, combining both current assets—like cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and inventories—and non-current assets such as property, plant, equipment (PP&E), intangible assets, and long-term investments.

Kadant Inc - Total Assets Trend (1992–2025)

This chart illustrates how Kadant Inc’s total assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by total assets.

Kadant Inc - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (December 2025)

Kadant Inc's total assets of $1.59 Billion consist of 30.7% current assets and 69.3% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (USD) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents $0.00 7.7%
Accounts Receivable $158.57 Million 10.0%
Inventory $206.85 Million 13.0%
Property, Plant & Equipment $0.00 0.0%
Intangible Assets $350.38 Million 22.0%
Goodwill $555.62 Million 34.9%

Asset Composition Trend (1992–2025)

This chart illustrates how Kadant Inc's asset composition has evolved over time. Understanding changes in asset allocation can provide insights into the company's strategic shifts, capital allocation priorities, and business focus evolution.

Key Asset Composition Facts

  • Current vs. Non-Current Assets: Kadant Inc's current assets represent 30.7% of total assets in 2025, a decrease from 76.8% in 1992.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 7.7% of total assets in 2025, down from 33.6% in 1992.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 56.0% of total assets, an increase from 12.0% in 1992.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is goodwill at 34.9% of total assets.

Kadant Inc Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of Kadant Inc based on total assets are shown below.

Company Country Total Assets
Hanil Vacuum Co. Ltd
KQ:123840
Korea ₩115.98 Billion
Ivisionworks Co.,Ltd.
KQ:469750
Korea ₩50.10 Billion
Huayi Compressor Co Ltd
SHE:000404
China CN¥15.16 Billion
Shenyang Machine Tool Co Ltd
SHE:000410
China CN¥9.63 Billion
North Industries Group Red Arrow Co Ltd
SHE:000519
China CN¥17.38 Billion
Changchai Co Ltd
SHE:000570
China CN¥5.30 Billion
Jiangsu Youli Investment Holding Co Ltd
SHE:000584
China CN¥3.49 Billion
Baota Industry Co Ltd
SHE:000595
China CN¥9.54 Billion

Kadant Inc - Asset Efficiency Metrics

Asset efficiency metrics measure how effectively a company uses its assets to generate revenue and profits. These indicators help investors evaluate management's ability to deploy capital efficiently.

Asset Turnover Ratio

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate sales

Historical Range: 0.66 - 0.88

Moderate asset utilization - Kadant Inc generates 0.66x its asset value in annual revenue.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profits

Historical Range: 4.09% - 10.52%

Solid ROA - For every $100 in assets, Kadant Inc generates $6.41 in net profit.

Kadant Inc - Liquidity and Working Capital Analysis

Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay off its short-term debts as they come due, using the company's current or quick assets. Working capital represents the operational liquidity available.

Key Liquidity Metrics

Metric Current 1 Year Ago 5 Years Ago
Current Ratio 9.15 2.31 2.11
Quick Ratio 5.27 1.55 1.34
Cash Ratio 0.00 0.49 0.00
Working Capital $434.74 Million $ 250.76 Million $ 163.16 Million

Kadant Inc - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between Kadant Inc's asset base and its market valuation, helping to identify whether the company's assets are efficiently translated into market value.

Key Valuation Metrics

Current Price-to-Book Ratio 4.14
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 2.21
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) 11.2%
Total Assets $1.59 Billion
Market Capitalization $3.51 Billion USD

Valuation Analysis

Premium Asset Valuation: The market values Kadant Inc's assets at a significant premium ( 2.21x), suggesting investors see substantial growth potential or unique competitive advantages.

Rapid Asset Growth: Kadant Inc's assets grew by 11.2% over the past year, indicating significant expansion of the company's resource base.

Annual Total Assets for Kadant Inc (1992–2025)

The table below shows the annual total assets of Kadant Inc from 1992 to 2025.

Year Total Assets Change
2025-12-31 $1.59 Billion +11.21%
2024-12-31 $1.43 Billion +21.66%
2023-12-31 $1.18 Billion +2.24%
2022-12-31 $1.15 Billion +1.56%
2021-12-31 $1.13 Billion +22.06%
2020-12-31 $927.57 Million -1.26%
2019-12-31 $939.39 Million +29.44%
2018-12-31 $725.75 Million -4.64%
2017-12-31 $761.09 Million +61.70%
2016-12-31 $470.69 Million +13.28%
2015-12-31 $415.50 Million +0.42%
2014-12-31 $413.75 Million -6.43%
2013-12-31 $442.17 Million +23.18%
2012-12-31 $358.95 Million +0.15%
2011-12-31 $358.40 Million +6.42%
2010-12-31 $336.77 Million +9.46%
2009-12-31 $307.66 Million -13.80%
2008-12-31 $356.92 Million -18.34%
2007-12-31 $437.07 Million +11.19%
2006-12-31 $393.08 Million +10.48%
2005-12-31 $355.81 Million +24.74%
2004-12-31 $285.24 Million +4.98%
2003-12-31 $271.71 Million +17.36%
2002-12-31 $231.52 Million -37.03%
2001-12-31 $367.65 Million -11.24%
2000-12-31 $414.21 Million -6.41%
1999-12-31 $442.60 Million +3.63%
1998-12-31 $427.10 Million +1.96%
1997-12-31 $418.90 Million +62.87%
1996-12-31 $257.20 Million +28.79%
1995-12-31 $199.70 Million +22.97%
1994-12-31 $162.40 Million +13.88%
1993-12-31 $142.60 Million +8.44%
1992-12-31 $131.50 Million --