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.
  • In the past 5 years KRT has always been profitable.
  • 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

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.94%, KRT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KRT has a better Return On Equity (21.07%) than 82.98% of its industry peers.
  • KRT's Return On Invested Capital of 14.27% is amongst the best of the industry. KRT outperforms 87.23% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KRT is above the industry average of 9.04%.
  • 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

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.73%, KRT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.34% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 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

  • KRT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, KRT has less shares outstanding
  • KRT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, KRT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 5.33 indicates that KRT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • KRT has a better Altman-Z score (5.33) than 80.85% 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.
  • 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.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that KRT is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • KRT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.15 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRT outperforms 74.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF 1.08
Altman-Z 5.33
ROIC/WACC1.51
WACC9.43%
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 better Current ratio (2.30) than 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 in line with its industry peers.
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%.
  • 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.
  • The Revenue has grown by 10.67% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • 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.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.08% on average over the next years.
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

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.06 indicates a rather expensive valuation of KRT.
  • 80.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KRT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.34, KRT is valued a bit cheaper.
  • KRT is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.48.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KRT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • KRT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.18, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.06
Fwd PE 15.48
KRT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKRT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

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 68.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 82.98% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KRT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.56
EV/EBITDA 11.32
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 PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of KRT may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as KRT's earnings are expected to grow with 16.54% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)1.52
EPS Next 2Y16.54%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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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.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, KRT pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector 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
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

  • 114.68% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KRT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP114.68%
EPS Next 2Y16.54%
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 (4/14/2026, 7:18:10 PM)

After market: 29.08 0 (0%)

29.08

-0.42 (-1.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)03-12
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners32.54%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners57.89%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap580.44M
Revenue(TTM)467.74M
Net Income(TTM)31.48M
Analysts48
Price Target30.09 (3.47%)
Short Float %2.14%
Short Ratio2.35
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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
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 RankSector Rank
PE 18.06
Fwd PE 15.48
P/S 1.24
P/FCF 17.56
P/OCF 17.17
P/B 3.88
P/tB 3.99
EV/EBITDA 11.32
EPS(TTM)1.61
EY5.54%
EPS(NY)1.88
Fwd EY6.46%
FCF(TTM)1.66
FCFY5.7%
OCF(TTM)1.69
OCFY5.83%
SpS23.43
BVpS7.49
TBVpS7.3
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)1.52
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 5.33
F-Score7
WACC9.43%
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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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 18.06 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.88.


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The financial health rating of KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) is 8 / 10.