Kadant Inc. Operating Margin History
KAI / Industrials|10 years of SEC 10-K data (FY2016-FY2025)
14.9% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +2.2%.
Declined from 17.3% to 14.9% over the past 2 years.
At 14.9%, Kadant Inc.'s operating margin ranks #82 of 294 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.
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
- 3-Year Change
- -4.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- +2.2pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Operating Margin Trend
#82 of 294 in IndustrialsTop 28% of 294This company 14.9% Sector average -857.9%
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+101.7% above sector average
Key Insights
- Kadant Inc.'s operating margin has declined for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, operating margin decreased 8.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 872.9pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2022.
Annual Data
| Year | Operating Margin | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 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% | -10.9% |
| FY2018 | 14.0% | +16.8% |
| FY2017 | 12.0% | +6.3% |
| FY2016 | 11.3% | -12.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 28, 2026