KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:KRT • US48563L1017

22.5 USD
+0.16 (+0.72%)
Last: Mar 11, 2026, 03:54 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

7

Overall KRT gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated KRT against 46 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. KRT scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. KRT has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. KRT Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • KRT had positive earnings in the past year.
  • KRT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years KRT has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years KRT had a positive operating cash flow.
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 0 20M -20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

  • KRT has a Return On Assets of 10.00%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KRT outperforms 86.96% of its industry peers.
  • KRT's Return On Equity of 19.60% is amongst the best of the industry. KRT outperforms 80.43% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 13.57%, KRT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.96% 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 9.05%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (12.65%) for KRT is below the current ROIC(13.57%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10%
ROE 19.6%
ROIC 13.57%
ROA(3y)10.43%
ROA(5y)10.19%
ROE(3y)19%
ROE(5y)25.59%
ROIC(3y)12.65%
ROIC(5y)12.66%
KRT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKRT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of KRT (6.67%) is better than 73.91% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KRT has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of KRT (8.77%) is better than 69.57% of its industry peers.
  • KRT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of KRT (38.04%) is better than 73.91% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KRT has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.77%
PM (TTM) 6.67%
GM 38.04%
OM growth 3Y14.76%
OM growth 5Y30.03%
PM growth 3Y7.49%
PM growth 5Y56.48%
GM growth 3Y9.52%
GM growth 5Y7.47%
KRT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKRT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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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.
  • KRT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for KRT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for KRT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
KRT Yearly Shares OutstandingKRT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.2 Solvency

  • KRT has an Altman-Z score of 4.40. This indicates that KRT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • KRT has a Altman-Z score of 4.40. This is in the better half of the industry: KRT outperforms 76.09% of its industry peers.
  • KRT has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.74. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.74 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.74, KRT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KRT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of KRT (0.16) is better than 69.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 1.74
Altman-Z 4.4
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC9.76%
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 0 50M 100M 150M

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.
  • KRT has a Quick ratio of 1.09. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KRT outperforms 45.65% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.14
Quick Ratio 1.09
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 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 -2.50%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 75.29% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue has grown by 8.93% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 13.45% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.5%
EPS 3Y12.14%
EPS 5Y75.29%
EPS Q2Q%-21.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.93%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y13.45%
Sales Q2Q%10.41%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, KRT will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.44% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.98% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-6.65%
EPS Next 2Y-0.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.1%
Revenue Next 2Y11.19%
Revenue Next 3Y9.52%
Revenue Next 5Y5.98%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • 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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.42, which indicates a correct valuation of KRT.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KRT indicates a rather cheap valuation: KRT is cheaper than 89.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.25. KRT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.84 indicates a correct valuation of KRT.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KRT indicates a rather cheap valuation: KRT is cheaper than 89.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.39. KRT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.42
Fwd PE 13.84
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KRT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KRT is valued a bit cheaper than 76.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.41
EV/EBITDA 9.51
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 excellent profitability rating of KRT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.19
EPS Next 2Y-0.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.44%

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5. KRT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.70%, KRT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.04, KRT pays a better dividend. On top of this KRT pays more dividend than 97.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, KRT pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.7%

5.2 History

  • KRT has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
  • The dividend of KRT decreased 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 108.23% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP108.23%
EPS Next 2Y-0.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.44%
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 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 (3/11/2026, 3:54:26 PM)

22.5

+0.16 (+0.72%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)11-06
Earnings (Next)03-12
Inst Owners32.32%
Inst Owner Change8.01%
Ins Owners57.5%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap452.25M
Revenue(TTM)453.77M
Net Income(TTM)30.28M
Analysts48
Price Target29.07 (29.2%)
Short Float %2.75%
Short Ratio3.45
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.7%
Yearly Dividend1.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP108.23%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date02-20
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 RankSector Rank
PE 14.42
Fwd PE 13.84
P/S 1
P/FCF 17.41
P/OCF 16.93
P/B 2.93
P/tB 3
EV/EBITDA 9.51
EPS(TTM)1.56
EY6.93%
EPS(NY)1.63
Fwd EY7.23%
FCF(TTM)1.29
FCFY5.74%
OCF(TTM)1.33
OCFY5.91%
SpS22.58
BVpS7.69
TBVpS7.5
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.19
Graham Number16.42
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10%
ROE 19.6%
ROCE 17.83%
ROIC 13.57%
ROICexc 16.88%
ROICexgc 17.24%
OM 8.77%
PM (TTM) 6.67%
GM 38.04%
FCFM 5.72%
ROA(3y)10.43%
ROA(5y)10.19%
ROE(3y)19%
ROE(5y)25.59%
ROIC(3y)12.65%
ROIC(5y)12.66%
ROICexc(3y)15.6%
ROICexc(5y)14.51%
ROICexgc(3y)15.92%
ROICexgc(5y)14.83%
ROCE(3y)16.55%
ROCE(5y)16.56%
ROICexgc growth 3Y16.55%
ROICexgc growth 5Y29.66%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y29.13%
OM growth 3Y14.76%
OM growth 5Y30.03%
PM growth 3Y7.49%
PM growth 5Y56.48%
GM growth 3Y9.52%
GM growth 5Y7.47%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.5
Health
Industry RankSector 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 4.4
F-Score5
WACC9.76%
ROIC/WACC1.39
Cap/Depr(3y)20.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)89.38%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.52%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.54%
Profit Quality(3y)142.07%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.5%
EPS 3Y12.14%
EPS 5Y75.29%
EPS Q2Q%-21.28%
EPS Next Y-6.65%
EPS Next 2Y-0.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.93%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y13.45%
Sales Q2Q%10.41%
Revenue Next Year10.1%
Revenue Next 2Y11.19%
Revenue Next 3Y9.52%
Revenue Next 5Y5.98%
EBIT growth 1Y5.06%
EBIT growth 3Y20.59%
EBIT growth 5Y47.51%
EBIT Next Year27.97%
EBIT Next 3Y15.56%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-54.06%
FCF growth 3Y118.66%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-55.53%
OCF growth 3Y76.82%
OCF growth 5YN/A

KARAT PACKAGING INC / KRT 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 6 / 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 9 / 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 decline by -6.65% 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%.