KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:KRT • US48563L1017

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27.43 USD
-0.02 (-0.07%)
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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.
  • In the past 5 years KRT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

  • 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.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 21.07%, KRT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.98% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KRT has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.27%) than 85.11% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KRT is above the industry average of 9.03%.
  • 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

  • The Profit Margin of KRT (6.73%) is better than 74.47% of its industry peers.
  • KRT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.75%, KRT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.09% 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 has a better Gross Margin (36.80%) than 74.47% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KRT has grown nicely.
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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KRT is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for KRT has been reduced compared to 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.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 5.15 indicates that KRT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.15, 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 87.23% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that KRT is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.15, KRT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF 1.08
Altman-Z 5.15
ROIC/WACC1.68
WACC8.51%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 2.30 indicates that KRT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • KRT's Current ratio of 2.30 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRT outperforms 65.96% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.13 indicates that KRT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • KRT has a Quick ratio (1.13) which is comparable to the rest of the 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%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.88% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • KRT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.67%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 9.62% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.08% on average over the next years.
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

  • 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.
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

  • KRT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.04.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KRT is valued cheaper than 80.85% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.73. KRT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.87, KRT is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KRT is valued a bit cheaper than 65.96% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.72, KRT is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.04
Fwd PE 16.87
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

  • 68.09% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KRT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KRT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.72% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.56
EV/EBITDA 10.53
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of KRT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)17.04
PEG (5Y)1.43
EPS Next 2Y11.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. KRT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • KRT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.49%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.91, KRT pays a better dividend. On top of this KRT pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, KRT pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.49%

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 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 (3/20/2026, 9:40:03 AM)

27.43

-0.02 (-0.07%)

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 Cap547.50M
Revenue(TTM)467.74M
Net Income(TTM)31.48M
Analysts48
Price Target29.07 (5.98%)
Short Float %2.47%
Short Ratio3.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.49%
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)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 17.04
Fwd PE 16.87
P/S 1.17
P/FCF 16.56
P/OCF 16.19
P/B 3.66
P/tB 3.76
EV/EBITDA 10.53
EPS(TTM)1.61
EY5.87%
EPS(NY)1.63
Fwd EY5.93%
FCF(TTM)1.66
FCFY6.04%
OCF(TTM)1.69
OCFY6.18%
SpS23.43
BVpS7.49
TBVpS7.3
PEG (NY)17.04
PEG (5Y)1.43
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 5.15
F-Score7
WACC8.51%
ROIC/WACC1.68
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%.