Kadant Inc (KAI) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Kadant Inc (KAI) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 51.1% as of March 2026. Working capital of $451.54 Million (current assets of $507.02 Million minus current liabilities of $55.48 Million) is measured against net assets of $884.07 Million. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See how leveraged is Kadant Inc's balance sheet to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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Kadant Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (1992–2025)
This chart shows how Kadant Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 34 annual periods from 1992 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 51.1%, reflecting working capital of $451.54 Million against net assets of $884.07 Million USD. Check tangible net worth ratio of Kadant Inc to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Kadant Inc (1992–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Kadant Inc from 1992 to 2025, covering 34 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company profile, see Kadant Inc (KAI) total market value.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43.9% | $434.74 Million | $991.07 Million | $488.10 Million | $53.36 Million | ▲ +14.6 pp |
| 2024 | 29.2% | $250.76 Million | $858.13 Million | $442.33 Million | $191.56 Million | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2023 | 29.1% | $225.77 Million | $776.24 Million | $440.18 Million | $214.41 Million | ▼ -1.7 pp |
| 2022 | 30.8% | $201.95 Million | $655.57 Million | $415.41 Million | $213.46 Million | ▼ -21.4 pp |
| 2021 | 52.2% | $295.10 Million | $565.62 Million | $354.35 Million | $59.25 Million | ▲ +21.0 pp |
| 2020 | 31.2% | $155.13 Million | $496.90 Million | $289.82 Million | $134.69 Million | ▼ -4.2 pp |
| 2019 | 35.5% | $151.41 Million | $427.08 Million | $297.58 Million | $146.17 Million | ▼ -19.3 pp |
| 2018 | 54.8% | $205.13 Million | $374.57 Million | $240.85 Million | $35.72 Million | ▼ -14.6 pp |
| 2017 | 69.3% | $230.56 Million | $332.50 Million | $266.02 Million | $35.46 Million | ▲ +4.8 pp |
| 2016 | 64.5% | $183.42 Million | $284.28 Million | $207.35 Million | $23.93 Million | ▼ -2.9 pp |
| 2015 | 67.4% | $180.70 Million | $267.94 Million | $205.12 Million | $24.42 Million | ▲ +8.5 pp |
| 2014 | 58.9% | $156.44 Million | $265.46 Million | $183.67 Million | $27.23 Million | ▼ -6.9 pp |
| 2013 | 65.8% | $177.90 Million | $270.42 Million | $206.29 Million | $28.39 Million | ▲ +25.7 pp |
| 2012 | 40.1% | $100.30 Million | $249.97 Million | $175.59 Million | $75.29 Million | ▼ -19.5 pp |
| 2011 | 59.7% | $133.42 Million | $223.63 Million | $174.29 Million | $40.87 Million | ▲ +21.5 pp |
| 2010 | 38.1% | $79.01 Million | $207.30 Million | $163.61 Million | $84.60 Million | ▼ -20.5 pp |
| 2009 | 58.6% | $113.66 Million | $194.03 Million | $131.27 Million | $17.61 Million | ▲ +8.2 pp |
| 2008 | 50.4% | $98.02 Million | $194.39 Million | $177.01 Million | $78.99 Million | ▲ +12.1 pp |
| 2007 | 38.4% | $107.49 Million | $280.21 Million | $207.25 Million | $99.77 Million | ▲ +4.7 pp |
| 2006 | 33.7% | $80.54 Million | $238.98 Million | $168.40 Million | $87.86 Million | ▼ -2.5 pp |
| 2005 | 36.2% | $75.45 Million | $208.67 Million | $155.36 Million | $79.92 Million | ▼ -17.3 pp |
| 2004 | 53.5% | $113.65 Million | $212.46 Million | $178.73 Million | $65.08 Million | ▲ +3.0 pp |
| 2003 | 50.4% | $107.00 Million | $212.11 Million | $161.81 Million | $54.81 Million | ▲ +9.3 pp |
| 2002 | 41.1% | $74.70 Million | $181.56 Million | $120.38 Million | $45.68 Million | ▼ -45.5 pp |
| 2001 | 86.7% | $159.38 Million | $183.85 Million | $212.46 Million | $53.08 Million | ▼ -13.5 pp |
| 2000 | 100.1% | $173.10 Million | $172.84 Million | $251.78 Million | $78.68 Million | ▲ +5.3 pp |
| 1999 | 94.8% | $158.70 Million | $167.40 Million | $273.20 Million | $114.50 Million | ▼ -33.2 pp |
| 1998 | 128.0% | $193.50 Million | $151.20 Million | $256.30 Million | $62.80 Million | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 1997 | 127.9% | $177.00 Million | $138.40 Million | $247.50 Million | $70.50 Million | ▲ +39.8 pp |
| 1996 | 88.1% | $115.60 Million | $131.20 Million | $182.40 Million | $66.80 Million | ▲ +23.8 pp |
| 1995 | 64.3% | $70.90 Million | $110.20 Million | $142.30 Million | $71.40 Million | ▲ +3.9 pp |
| 1994 | 60.4% | $54.90 Million | $90.90 Million | $109.10 Million | $54.20 Million | ▲ +10.9 pp |
| 1993 | 49.5% | $37.40 Million | $75.50 Million | $87.30 Million | $49.90 Million | ▼ -32.4 pp |
| 1992 | 81.9% | $57.20 Million | $69.80 Million | $101.00 Million | $43.80 Million | — |