KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:KRT • US48563L1017
Current stock price
29.39 USD
-0.11 (-0.37%)
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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
- KRT had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year KRT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years KRT has always been profitable.
- KRT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- KRT has a better Return On Assets (10.94%) than 89.36% of its industry peers.
- KRT has a Return On Equity of 21.07%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KRT outperforms 82.98% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- KRT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.74%. This is above the industry average of 9.04%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (14.27%) for KRT is above the 3 year average (13.74%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 has a better Profit Margin (6.73%) than 72.34% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KRT has grown nicely.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.75%, KRT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- KRT's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 36.80%, KRT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KRT has grown nicely.
| 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KRT has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for KRT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KRT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- KRT has an Altman-Z score of 5.33. This indicates that KRT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.33, KRT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 1.08. This is amongst the best in the industry. KRT outperforms 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.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.15, KRT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.33 |
ROIC/WACC1.51
WACC9.44%
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's Current ratio of 2.30 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRT outperforms 63.83% 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.
- KRT has a Quick ratio (1.13) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 |
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%.
- 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.
- 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 16.54% 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 Y16.68%
EPS Next 2Y16.54%
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 accelerating.
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.25, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KRT.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KRT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- KRT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.18.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.64, the valuation of KRT can be described as correct.
- 89.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KRT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 37.96. KRT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KRT is valued a bit cheaper than 68.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KRT is valued cheaper than 82.98% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.32 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- KRT's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- KRT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- KRT's earnings are expected to grow with 16.54% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)1.54
EPS Next 2Y16.54%
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.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.79, 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 1.82.
| 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
- KRT pays out 114.68% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP114.68%
EPS Next 2Y16.54%
EPS Next 3YN/A
KRT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:KRT (4/14/2026, 12:48:36 PM)
29.39
-0.11 (-0.37%)
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 Change0.01%
Ins Owners57.89%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap586.62M
Revenue(TTM)467.74M
Net Income(TTM)31.48M
Analysts48
Price Target30.09 (2.38%)
Short Float %2.14%
Short Ratio2.35
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)15.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)15.53%
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 | 18.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.64 | ||
| P/S | 1.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.35 | ||
| P/B | 3.93 | ||
| P/tB | 4.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.32 |
EPS(TTM)1.61
EY5.48%
EPS(NY)1.88
Fwd EY6.39%
FCF(TTM)1.66
FCFY5.64%
OCF(TTM)1.69
OCFY5.76%
SpS23.43
BVpS7.49
TBVpS7.3
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)1.54
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 | 5.33 |
F-Score7
WACC9.44%
ROIC/WACC1.51
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 Y16.68%
EPS Next 2Y16.54%
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 Year60.26%
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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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for KRT stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) is 18.25 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.93.
What is the financial health of KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) stock?
The financial health rating of KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) is 8 / 10.