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.

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1. KRT Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year KRT was profitable.
  • In the past year KRT had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • KRT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • KRT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
KRT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKRT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of KRT (10.94%) is better than 89.58% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of KRT (21.07%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
  • KRT's Return On Invested Capital of 14.27% is amongst the best of the industry. KRT outperforms 85.42% of its industry peers.
  • KRT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.74%. This is above the industry average of 9.17%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (13.74%) for KRT is below the current ROIC(14.27%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.94%
ROE 21.07%
ROIC 14.27%
ROA(3y)10.96%
ROA(5y)10.45%
ROE(3y)20.47%
ROE(5y)19%
ROIC(3y)13.74%
ROIC(5y)12.37%
KRT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKRT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

  • KRT has a Profit Margin of 6.73%. This is in the better half of the industry: KRT outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • KRT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.75%, KRT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KRT has remained more or less at the same level.
  • KRT's Gross Margin of 36.80% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRT outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • KRT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.75%
PM (TTM) 6.73%
GM 36.8%
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%
KRT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKRT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. KRT Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KRT is still creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, KRT has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, KRT has more shares outstanding
  • KRT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
KRT Yearly Shares OutstandingKRT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M
KRT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKRT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.2 Solvency

  • KRT has an Altman-Z score of 5.18. This indicates that KRT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • KRT's Altman-Z score of 5.18 is amongst the best of the industry. KRT outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
  • KRT has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.08. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.08, KRT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KRT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.15, KRT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF 1.08
Altman-Z 5.18
ROIC/WACC1.65
WACC8.63%
KRT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKRT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

  • KRT has a Current Ratio of 2.30. This indicates that KRT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • KRT has a Current ratio of 2.30. This is in the better half of the industry: KRT outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.13 indicates that KRT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.13, KRT is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.3
Quick Ratio 1.13
KRT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKRT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M

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3. KRT Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • KRT shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.42%.
  • KRT shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.88% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, KRT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.67% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, KRT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.62% on average per year.
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

  • KRT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.17% yearly.
  • 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 Year12.34%
Revenue Next 2Y10.2%
Revenue Next 3Y4.77%
Revenue Next 5Y5.08%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
KRT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKRT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 200M 400M 600M
KRT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKRT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. KRT Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.21 indicates a rather expensive valuation of KRT.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KRT is valued cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KRT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.04, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KRT.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KRT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • KRT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.70.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.21
Fwd PE 17.04
KRT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKRT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • KRT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KRT is cheaper than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KRT is valued cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.73
EV/EBITDA 10.63
KRT Per share dataKRT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates KRT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The excellent profitability rating of KRT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)17.21
PEG (5Y)1.45
EPS Next 2Y11.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. KRT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.56%, KRT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • KRT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.90. KRT pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KRT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.56%

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
KRT Yearly Dividends per shareKRT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • KRT pays out 114.68% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP114.68%
EPS Next 2Y11.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
KRT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKRT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M 40M
KRT Dividend Payout.KRT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KRT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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KRT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KARAT PACKAGING INC

NASDAQ:KRT (3/23/2026, 8:02:36 PM)

After market: 27.7 -0.01 (-0.04%)

27.71

+0.7 (+2.59%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)03-12
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners32.32%
Inst Owner Change8.01%
Ins Owners57.5%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap553.09M
Revenue(TTM)467.74M
Net Income(TTM)31.48M
Analysts48
Price Target29.07 (4.91%)
Short Float %2.47%
Short Ratio3.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.56%
Yearly Dividend1.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP114.68%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date02-20
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)8.78%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.85%
Max EPS beat(2)22.41%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)6.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.48%
Max EPS beat(4)22.41%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.26%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)8.51%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)7.02%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.46%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.14%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.65%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.53%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.18%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.14%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.69%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)17.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)15.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.21
Fwd PE 17.04
P/S 1.18
P/FCF 16.73
P/OCF 16.36
P/B 3.7
P/tB 3.8
EV/EBITDA 10.63
EPS(TTM)1.61
EY5.81%
EPS(NY)1.63
Fwd EY5.87%
FCF(TTM)1.66
FCFY5.98%
OCF(TTM)1.69
OCFY6.11%
SpS23.43
BVpS7.49
TBVpS7.3
PEG (NY)17.21
PEG (5Y)1.45
Graham Number16.47
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.94%
ROE 21.07%
ROCE 18.82%
ROIC 14.27%
ROICexc 17.28%
ROICexgc 17.65%
OM 8.75%
PM (TTM) 6.73%
GM 36.8%
FCFM 7.07%
ROA(3y)10.96%
ROA(5y)10.45%
ROE(3y)20.47%
ROE(5y)19%
ROIC(3y)13.74%
ROIC(5y)12.37%
ROICexc(3y)17.38%
ROICexc(5y)14.79%
ROICexgc(3y)17.75%
ROICexgc(5y)15.11%
ROCE(3y)18.12%
ROCE(5y)16.31%
ROICexgc growth 3Y14.41%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y14.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.51%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.63
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF 1.08
Debt/EBITDA 0.44
Cap/Depr 6.94%
Cap/Sales 0.16%
Interest Coverage 21.42
Cash Conversion 65.26%
Profit Quality 105.02%
Current Ratio 2.3
Quick Ratio 1.13
Altman-Z 5.18
F-Score7
WACC8.63%
ROIC/WACC1.65
Cap/Depr(3y)13.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)21.83%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.36%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.57%
Profit Quality(3y)139.22%
Profit Quality(5y)110.58%
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 Year12.34%
Revenue Next 2Y10.2%
Revenue Next 3Y4.77%
Revenue Next 5Y5.08%
EBIT growth 1Y1.01%
EBIT growth 3Y10.9%
EBIT growth 5Y8.12%
EBIT Next Year48.32%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-29.73%
FCF growth 3Y7.23%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-29.53%
OCF growth 3Y4.69%
OCF growth 5Y18.37%

KARAT PACKAGING INC / KRT Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for KARAT PACKAGING INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 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 8 / 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 114.68%.