KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:KRT • US48563L1017

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28.35 USD
-0.09 (-0.32%)
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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.
  • KRT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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.
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

  • KRT has a Return On Assets of 10.94%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KRT outperforms 89.13% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 21.07%, KRT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 14.27%, KRT belongs to the top 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 9.22%.
  • 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

  • KRT's Profit Margin of 6.73% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRT outperforms 73.91% of its industry peers.
  • KRT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • KRT has a better Operating Margin (8.75%) than 69.57% 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 71.74% 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

  • 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.
  • KRT has more shares outstanding than it did 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

  • KRT has an Altman-Z score of 5.24. This indicates that KRT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of KRT (5.24) is better than 80.43% 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.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of KRT (1.08) is better than 91.30% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that KRT is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • KRT has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.15) than 73.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF 1.08
Altman-Z 5.24
ROIC/WACC1.56
WACC9.13%
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 has a Current ratio of 2.30. This is in the better half of the industry: KRT outperforms 63.04% 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's Quick ratio of 1.13 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KRT outperforms 43.48% of 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.
  • KRT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.62% yearly.
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 16.54% on average per year.
  • 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

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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.61, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KRT.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KRT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • KRT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • KRT is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.09.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KRT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.30% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.68. KRT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.61
Fwd PE 15.09
KRT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKRT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KRT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • 84.78% 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 17.12
EV/EBITDA 10.92
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.
  • KRT's earnings are expected to grow with 16.54% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)1.48
EPS Next 2Y16.54%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. KRT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • KRT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.23%, which is a nice return.
  • KRT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.76. KRT pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies 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 6.23%

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

KRT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KARAT PACKAGING INC

NASDAQ:KRT (4/30/2026, 11:08:53 AM)

28.35

-0.09 (-0.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Industry Strength68.32
Industry Growth45.34
Earnings (Last)03-12
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners32.54%
Inst Owner Change0.45%
Ins Owners57.89%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap565.87M
Revenue(TTM)467.74M
Net Income(TTM)31.48M
Analysts48
Price Target30.09 (6.14%)
Short Float %1.9%
Short Ratio1.95
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.23%
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)17.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)15.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)15.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.61
Fwd PE 15.09
P/S 1.21
P/FCF 17.12
P/OCF 16.73
P/B 3.79
P/tB 3.89
EV/EBITDA 10.92
EPS(TTM)1.61
EY5.68%
EPS(NY)1.88
Fwd EY6.63%
FCF(TTM)1.66
FCFY5.84%
OCF(TTM)1.69
OCFY5.98%
SpS23.43
BVpS7.49
TBVpS7.3
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)1.48
Graham Number16.4674 (-41.91%)
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 5.24
F-Score7
WACC9.13%
ROIC/WACC1.56
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%

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The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) is 17.61 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.79.


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