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.
- In the past year KRT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- KRT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years KRT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.94%, KRT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 21.07%, KRT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 14.27%, KRT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KRT is above the industry average of 9.00%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (13.74%) for KRT is below the current ROIC(14.27%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- KRT's Profit Margin of 6.73% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRT outperforms 74.47% of its industry peers.
- KRT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of KRT (8.75%) is better than 70.21% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KRT has remained more or less at the same level.
- The Gross Margin of KRT (36.80%) is better than 74.47% of its industry peers.
- KRT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- KRT has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for KRT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- KRT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- KRT has an Altman-Z score of 5.36. This indicates that KRT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of KRT (5.36) is better than 80.85% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KRT is 1.08, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KRT, only 1.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- KRT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.08) than 91.49% of its industry peers.
- KRT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- KRT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.15. This is in the better half of the industry: KRT outperforms 74.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.36 |
ROIC/WACC1.62
WACC8.81%
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 65.96% of its industry peers.
- KRT has a Quick Ratio of 1.13. 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 1.13, KRT is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 |
3. KRT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for KRT have decreased by -2.42% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.88% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- 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
- 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.
- KRT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.08% yearly.
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.
4. KRT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.50, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KRT.
- KRT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KRT is cheaper than 76.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- KRT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.78.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.31 indicates a rather expensive valuation of KRT.
- 76.60% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KRT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- KRT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KRT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KRT is cheaper than 70.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KRT indicates a rather cheap valuation: KRT is cheaper than 82.98% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.45 |
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)18.5
PEG (5Y)1.56
EPS Next 2Y11.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. KRT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.04%, KRT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- KRT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.84. 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.04% |
5.2 History
- KRT has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- KRT has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- 114.68% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KRT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP114.68%
EPS Next 2Y11.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
KRT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
29.78
-0.04 (-0.13%)
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 Owners32.54%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners57.89%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap594.41M
Revenue(TTM)467.74M
Net Income(TTM)31.48M
Analysts48
Price Target30.09 (1.04%)
Short Float %1.73%
Short Ratio2.03
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.04% |
Yearly Dividend1.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP114.68%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date02-20 2026-02-20 (0.45)
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)3.51%
PT rev (3m)3.51%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.31 | ||
| P/S | 1.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.58 | ||
| P/B | 3.98 | ||
| P/tB | 4.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.45 |
EPS(TTM)1.61
EY5.41%
EPS(NY)1.63
Fwd EY5.46%
FCF(TTM)1.66
FCFY5.56%
OCF(TTM)1.69
OCFY5.69%
SpS23.43
BVpS7.49
TBVpS7.3
PEG (NY)18.5
PEG (5Y)1.56
Graham Number16.47
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 5.36 |
F-Score7
WACC8.81%
ROIC/WACC1.62
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to KRT.
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KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
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The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) is 18.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.98.
What is the financial health of KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) stock?
The financial health rating of KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) is 8 / 10.