KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:KRT • US48563L1017
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This KRT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. KRT Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KRT was profitable.
- KRT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years KRT has been profitable.
- KRT had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- KRT has a Return On Assets of 10.00%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KRT outperforms 85.11% of its industry peers.
- KRT has a Return On Equity of 19.60%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KRT outperforms 80.85% of its industry peers.
- KRT has a Return On Invested Capital of 13.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KRT outperforms 82.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10% | ||
| ROE | 19.6% | ||
| ROIC | 13.46% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of KRT (6.67%) is better than 74.47% of its industry peers.
- KRT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- KRT has a better Operating Margin (8.77%) than 68.09% of its industry peers.
- KRT's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- KRT has a Gross Margin of 38.04%. This is in the better half of the industry: KRT outperforms 74.47% of its industry peers.
- KRT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.67% | ||
| GM | 38.04% |
OM growth 3Y7.25%
OM growth 5Y-1.37%
PM growth 3Y6.45%
PM growth 5Y2.59%
GM growth 3Y5.63%
GM growth 5Y4.07%
2. KRT Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- KRT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- There is no outstanding debt for KRT. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- KRT has an Altman-Z score of 4.78. This indicates that KRT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- KRT has a Altman-Z score of 4.78. This is in the better half of the industry: KRT outperforms 76.60% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KRT is 1.74, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KRT, only 1.74 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- KRT's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.74 is amongst the best of the industry. KRT outperforms 85.11% of its industry peers.
- KRT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- KRT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.16 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRT outperforms 68.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.78 |
ROIC/WACC1.59
WACC8.44%
2.3 Liquidity
- KRT has a Current Ratio of 2.14. This indicates that KRT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- KRT has a Current ratio (2.14) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- KRT has a Quick Ratio of 1.09. This is a normal value and indicates that KRT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.09, KRT is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.09 |
3. KRT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for KRT have decreased by -2.42% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, KRT shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.88% on average per year.
- KRT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.67%.
- KRT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.62% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.42%
EPS 3Y6.58%
EPS 5Y11.88%
EPS Q2Q%17.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.67%
Revenue growth 3Y3.41%
Revenue growth 5Y9.62%
Sales Q2Q%13.74%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, KRT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.17% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, KRT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.08% on average per year.
EPS Next Y1%
EPS Next 2Y11.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.29%
Revenue Next 2Y9.23%
Revenue Next 3Y4.77%
Revenue Next 5Y5.08%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. KRT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.72 indicates a correct valuation of KRT.
- KRT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KRT is cheaper than 78.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- KRT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.71, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.55 indicates a correct valuation of KRT.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KRT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KRT is cheaper than 68.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.83. KRT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KRT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KRT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of KRT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)16.72
PEG (5Y)1.41
EPS Next 2Y11.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. KRT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.69%, KRT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.94, KRT pays a better dividend. On top of this KRT pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- KRT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.69% |
5.2 History
- KRT has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- KRT has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 108.23% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KRT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP108.23%
EPS Next 2Y11.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
KRT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
26.92
+4.61 (+20.66%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)03-12 2026-03-12/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners32.32%
Inst Owner Change8.01%
Ins Owners57.5%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap541.09M
Revenue(TTM)467.74M
Net Income(TTM)30.28M
Analysts48
Price Target29.07 (7.99%)
Short Float %2.47%
Short Ratio3.09
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.69% |
Yearly Dividend1.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP108.23%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date02-20 2026-02-20 (0.45)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.48%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.85%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.13%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.5%
Max EPS beat(4)15.32%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-12.25%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)5.92%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)6.28%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.21%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.53%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.35%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.55%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.08%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.55 | ||
| P/S | 1.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.26 | ||
| P/B | 3.5 | ||
| P/tB | 3.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.55 |
EPS(TTM)1.61
EY5.98%
EPS(NY)1.63
Fwd EY6.04%
FCF(TTM)1.29
FCFY4.8%
OCF(TTM)1.33
OCFY4.94%
SpS22.58
BVpS7.69
TBVpS7.5
PEG (NY)16.72
PEG (5Y)1.41
Graham Number16.69
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10% | ||
| ROE | 19.6% | ||
| ROCE | 17.83% | ||
| ROIC | 13.46% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.1% | ||
| OM | 8.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.67% | ||
| GM | 38.04% | ||
| FCFM | 5.72% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y7.25%
OM growth 5Y-1.37%
PM growth 3Y6.45%
PM growth 5Y2.59%
GM growth 3Y5.63%
GM growth 5Y4.07%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.74 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.53 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 13.75% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.16% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 20.46 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 59.16% | ||
| Profit Quality | 85.76% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.78 |
F-Score5
WACC8.44%
ROIC/WACC1.59
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.42%
EPS 3Y6.58%
EPS 5Y11.88%
EPS Q2Q%17.24%
EPS Next Y1%
EPS Next 2Y11.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.67%
Revenue growth 3Y3.41%
Revenue growth 5Y9.62%
Sales Q2Q%13.74%
Revenue Next Year12.29%
Revenue Next 2Y9.23%
Revenue Next 3Y4.77%
Revenue Next 5Y5.08%
EBIT growth 1Y5.06%
EBIT growth 3Y10.9%
EBIT growth 5Y8.12%
EBIT Next Year48.32%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-47.36%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-46.61%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
KARAT PACKAGING INC / KRT Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for KARAT PACKAGING INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KRT.
What is the valuation status for KRT stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) stock?
KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) is expected to grow by 1% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KRT stock?
The dividend rating of KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 108.23%.