Company / Operating Margin
Kadant Inc. Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
14.9%
FY2025
5-year range
14.8% / 18.9%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-8.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#86 of 304
Industrials
What the data says
At 14.9%, Kadant Inc.'s operating margin ranks #86 of 304 in the Industrials sector. Operating Margin has declined for 3 consecutive years, from 18.9% in FY2022 to 14.9% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
14.9% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +2.2%.
Declined from 17.3% to 14.9% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -4.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- +2.2pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#86 of 304 in IndustrialsTop 28% of 304This company 14.9% Sector average -843.0%
▼
+101.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Kadant Inc.'s operating margin has declined for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, operating margin decreased 8.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 857.9pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 14.9% | -8.1% |
| FY2024 | 16.3% | -6.1% |
| FY2023 | 17.3% | -8.6% |
| FY2022 | 18.9% | +27.6% |
| FY2021 | 14.8% | +16.2% |
| FY2020 | 12.8% | +2.5% |
| FY2019 | 12.5% | +10.7% |
| FY2018 | 11.3% | -12.4% |
| FY2017 | 12.8% | +14.1% |
| FY2016 | 11.3% | +16.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026