Kadant Inc.

KAI: Is Kadant Inc. Halal?

Kadant Inc.

NYSEIndustrialsUS

$299.14

-1.03%

Market Cap: 3.5B

Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Sep 1, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

A

Very Good

87Score

Is Kadant Inc. (KAI) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Kadant Inc. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 87/100 (Grade: A).

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HalalScreener rates Kadant Inc. (KAI) Halal, 87/100, grade A under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Sep 1, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/KAI

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Well clear of the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

10.6% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You can own KAI

It passes both the business activity and financial ratio screens under AAOIFI Standard 21.

Purification amount is Pro

We have screened KAI's prohibited income, but the exact share you would need to purify is part of Pro.

About Kadant Inc.

Kadant Inc. supplies technologies and engineered systems worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling. The Flow Control segment develops, manufactures, and markets fluid-handling systems, equipment, and integrated technologies, such as rotary joints, syphons, Turbulator bars, expansion joints, and engineered steam and condensate systems, as well as doctor systems and holders, doctor blades, cleaning showers and fabric-conditioning systems, forming systems and wear surfaces, and water-filtration systems. The Industrial Processing segment provides ring and rotary debarkers, stranders, chippers, engineered knife systems, and industrial automation and control products. This segment also offers recycling and approach flow systems, virgin pulping process equipment, boiler cleaning technologies, and single and double-screw presses. The Material Handling segment provides vibratory and conveying equipment; individual components and equipment for baling recyclable and waste materials; and fiber-based products. It sells its products and services through direct sales, independent sales agents, and distributors. The company was formerly known as Thermo Fibertek, Inc. and changed its name to Kadant Inc. in July 2001. Kadant Inc. was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts.

Sector: Industrials · Industry: Industrial - Machinery

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Sep 1, 2026

Compliance History

Halal, unchanged since May 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: Q2 2026Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kadant Inc. (KAI) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Kadant Inc. (KAI) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of A (Very Good). It passes both the business activity screen (no primary involvement in prohibited sectors) and the quantitative financial ratio screen (debt, interest deposits, and prohibited income all below AAOIFI thresholds).
Why did Kadant Inc. get a A compliance rating?
Kadant Inc. (KAI) received a grade of A (Very Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 10.6% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Kadant Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Kadant Inc.'s verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.
How often is Kadant Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Kadant Inc. (KAI) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Sep 1, 2026.

Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.