Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Kadant Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
10.4%
FY2025
5-year range
10.4% / 18.5%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-21.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#184 of 332
Industrials
What the data says
At 10.4%, Kadant Inc.'s return on equity (roe) ranks #184 of 332 in the Industrials sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has declined for 3 consecutive years, from 18.5% in FY2022 to 10.4% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
10.4% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -0.7%.
Declined from 15.0% to 10.4% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -8.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- -0.7pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#184 of 332 in IndustrialsTop 55% of 332This company 10.4% Sector average 9.7%
▼
+7.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Kadant Inc.'s return on equity (roe) has declined for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 21.0% year-over-year.
- Currently 0.7pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) 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 | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 10.4% | -21.0% |
| FY2024 | 13.2% | -12.2% |
| FY2023 | 15.0% | -18.9% |
| FY2022 | 18.5% | +24.1% |
| FY2021 | 14.9% | +33.8% |
| FY2020 | 11.1% | -8.9% |
| FY2019 | 12.2% | +42.2% |
| FY2018 | 8.6% | -17.2% |
| FY2017 | 10.4% | -8.5% |
| FY2016 | 11.3% | +29.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026