KAI
Price
$326.00
Change
-$4.65 (-1.41%)
Updated
Aug 21, 03:47 PM (EDT)
Capitalization
4.01B
75 days until earnings call
KN
Price
$20.34
Change
-$0.00 (-0.00%)
Updated
Aug 21, 03:44 PM (EDT)
Capitalization
1.77B
63 days until earnings call
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KAI vs KN

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Kadant
Price$326.00
Change-$4.65 (-1.41%)
Volume$100
Capitalization4.01B
KNOWLES
Price$20.34
Change-$0.00 (-0.00%)
Volume$100
Capitalization1.77B
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KAI vs. KN commentary
Aug 21, 2025

To compare these two companies we present long-term analysis, their fundamental ratings and make comparative short-term technical analysis which are presented below. The conclusion is KAI is a Hold and KN is a Hold.

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COMPARISON
Comparison
Aug 21, 2025
Stock price -- (KAI: $340.39 vs. KN: $20.58)
Brand notoriety: KAI and KN are both not notable
KAI represents the Industrial Machinery, while KN is part of the Electronic Components industry
Current volume relative to the 65-day Moving Average: KAI: 124% vs. KN: 71%
Market capitalization -- KAI: $4.01B vs. KN: $1.77B
KAI [@Industrial Machinery] is valued at $4.01B. KN’s [@Electronic Components] market capitalization is $1.77B. The market cap for tickers in the [@Industrial Machinery] industry ranges from $217.72B to $0. The market cap for tickers in the [@Electronic Components] industry ranges from $134.28B to $0. The average market capitalization across the [@Industrial Machinery] industry is $13.97B. The average market capitalization across the [@Electronic Components] industry is $7.62B.

Long-Term Analysis

It is best to consider a long-term outlook for a ticker by using Fundamental Analysis (FA) ratings. The rating of 1 to 100, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, is divided into thirds. The first third (a green rating of 1-33) indicates that the ticker is undervalued; the second third (a grey number between 34 and 66) means that the ticker is valued fairly; and the last third (red number of 67 to 100) reflects that the ticker is undervalued. We use an FA Score to show how many ratings show the ticker to be undervalued (green) or overvalued (red).

KAI’s FA Score shows that 2 FA rating(s) are green whileKN’s FA Score has 1 green FA rating(s).

  • KAI’s FA Score: 2 green, 3 red.
  • KN’s FA Score: 1 green, 4 red.
According to our system of comparison, KAI is a better buy in the long-term than KN.

Short-Term Analysis

It is best to consider a short-term outlook for a ticker by using Technical Analysis (TA) indicators. We use Odds of Success as the percentage of outcomes which confirm successful trade signals in the past.

If the Odds of Success (the likelihood of the continuation of a trend) for each indicator are greater than 50%, then the generated signal is confirmed. A green percentage from 90% to 51% indicates that the ticker is in a bullish trend. A red percentage from 90% - 51% indicates that the ticker is in a bearish trend. All grey percentages are below 50% and are considered not to confirm the trend signal.

KAI’s TA Score shows that 4 TA indicator(s) are bullish while KN’s TA Score has 4 bullish TA indicator(s).

  • KAI’s TA Score: 4 bullish, 5 bearish.
  • KN’s TA Score: 4 bullish, 5 bearish.
According to our system of comparison, KN is a better buy in the short-term than KAI.

Price Growth

KAI (@Industrial Machinery) experienced а -0.09% price change this week, while KN (@Electronic Components) price change was 0.00% for the same time period.

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the @Industrial Machinery industry was -0.13%. For the same industry, the average monthly price growth was +2.35%, and the average quarterly price growth was +17.10%.

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the @Electronic Components industry was -1.12%. For the same industry, the average monthly price growth was +2.29%, and the average quarterly price growth was +8.87%.

Reported Earning Dates

KAI is expected to report earnings on Nov 04, 2025.

KN is expected to report earnings on Oct 23, 2025.

Industries' Descriptions

@Industrial Machinery (-0.13% weekly)

The industry makes and maintains machines for consumers, the industry, and most other companies. While it has traditionally been categorized as heavy industry, some smaller companies are also branching into the light category. The industry is pivotal in providing the equipment for production in businesses like agriculture, mining, industry and construction, gas, electricity and water utilities. It also supplies supporting equipment for almost all sectors of the economy, such as equipment for heating, and air conditioning of buildings. Illinois Tool Works Inc., Parker-Hannifin Corporation and Rockwell Automation Inc are some of the major U.S. companies operating in this industry.

@Electronic Components (-1.12% weekly)

The Electronic Components industry produces electronic equipment for industries and consumer electronics products, such as mobile devices, televisions, and circuit boards. TE Connectivity Ltd, for example, is a company that designs and manufactures connectivity and sensor products for harsh environments in various industries, such as automotive, industrial equipment, aerospace, and oil & gas. Another major player, Corning Inc., makes advanced optics including end-to-end fiber and wireless solutions for communications networks along with various other technologies catering to industrial and scientific applications.

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FUNDAMENTALS
Fundamentals
KAI($4.01B) has a higher market cap than KN($1.77B). KN has higher P/E ratio than KAI: KN (68.60) vs KAI (37.91). KN YTD gains are higher at: 3.261 vs. KAI (-1.025). KAI has higher annual earnings (EBITDA): 213M vs. KN (95.3M). KN has more cash in the bank: 103M vs. KAI (95.3M). KN has less debt than KAI: KN (211M) vs KAI (249M). KAI has higher revenues than KN: KAI (1.02B) vs KN (563M).
KAIKNKAI / KN
Capitalization4.01B1.77B227%
EBITDA213M95.3M224%
Gain YTD-1.0253.261-31%
P/E Ratio37.9168.6055%
Revenue1.02B563M182%
Total Cash95.3M103M93%
Total Debt249M211M118%
FUNDAMENTALS RATINGS
KAI vs KN: Fundamental Ratings
KAI
KN
OUTLOOK RATING
1..100
1576
VALUATION
overvalued / fair valued / undervalued
1..100
87
Overvalued
76
Overvalued
PROFIT vs RISK RATING
1..100
2864
SMR RATING
1..100
6187
PRICE GROWTH RATING
1..100
5342
P/E GROWTH RATING
1..100
299
SEASONALITY SCORE
1..100
50n/a

Tickeron ratings are formulated such that a rating of 1 designates the most successful stocks in a given industry, while a rating of 100 points to the least successful stocks for that industry.

KN's Valuation (76) in the Electronic Components industry is in the same range as KAI (87) in the Industrial Machinery industry. This means that KN’s stock grew similarly to KAI’s over the last 12 months.

KAI's Profit vs Risk Rating (28) in the Industrial Machinery industry is somewhat better than the same rating for KN (64) in the Electronic Components industry. This means that KAI’s stock grew somewhat faster than KN’s over the last 12 months.

KAI's SMR Rating (61) in the Industrial Machinery industry is in the same range as KN (87) in the Electronic Components industry. This means that KAI’s stock grew similarly to KN’s over the last 12 months.

KN's Price Growth Rating (42) in the Electronic Components industry is in the same range as KAI (53) in the Industrial Machinery industry. This means that KN’s stock grew similarly to KAI’s over the last 12 months.

KN's P/E Growth Rating (9) in the Electronic Components industry is in the same range as KAI (29) in the Industrial Machinery industry. This means that KN’s stock grew similarly to KAI’s over the last 12 months.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Technical Analysis
KAIKN
RSI
ODDS (%)
Bearish Trend 2 days ago
65%
Bearish Trend 2 days ago
48%
Stochastic
ODDS (%)
Bearish Trend 2 days ago
54%
Bearish Trend 2 days ago
58%
Momentum
ODDS (%)
Bullish Trend 2 days ago
71%
Bullish Trend 2 days ago
62%
MACD
ODDS (%)
Bearish Trend 2 days ago
65%
Bearish Trend 2 days ago
50%
TrendWeek
ODDS (%)
Bearish Trend 2 days ago
63%
Bearish Trend 2 days ago
58%
TrendMonth
ODDS (%)
Bullish Trend 2 days ago
72%
Bullish Trend 2 days ago
73%
Advances
ODDS (%)
Bullish Trend 9 days ago
65%
Bullish Trend 9 days ago
63%
Declines
ODDS (%)
Bearish Trend 2 days ago
64%
Bearish Trend 2 days ago
60%
BollingerBands
ODDS (%)
Bearish Trend 2 days ago
56%
Bearish Trend 2 days ago
58%
Aroon
ODDS (%)
Bullish Trend 2 days ago
73%
Bullish Trend 2 days ago
70%
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