KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:KRT • US48563L1017

24.505 USD
-0.14 (-0.59%)
At close: Mar 2, 2026
24.505 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/2/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Overall KRT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated KRT against 50 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

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.
  • 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 better Return On Assets (10.00%) than 82.00% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 19.60%, KRT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 13.57%, KRT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KRT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.65%. This is above the industry average of 9.52%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (13.57%) for KRT is above the 3 year average (12.65%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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

  • KRT has a better Profit Margin (6.67%) than 72.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KRT has grown nicely.
  • KRT's Operating Margin of 8.77% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRT outperforms 62.00% of its industry peers.
  • KRT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • KRT has a Gross Margin of 38.04%. This is in the better half of the industry: KRT outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
  • KRT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KRT 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.
  • 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 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 4.59. This indicates that KRT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of KRT (4.59) is better than 76.00% 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.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of KRT (1.74) is better than 86.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16 indicates that KRT is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of KRT (0.16) is better than 72.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 1.74
Altman-Z 4.59
ROIC/WACC1.47
WACC9.22%
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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.14, KRT is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.00% of the companies in the same 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 (1.09) which is in line with 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. Growth

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
  • KRT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.93%.
  • KRT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.45% yearly.
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.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, KRT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.98% on average per year.
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

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.71, KRT is valued correctly.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KRT indicates a rather cheap valuation: KRT is cheaper than 84.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.13, KRT is valued a bit cheaper.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.07 indicates a correct valuation of KRT.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KRT is valued cheaper than 88.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.11, KRT is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.71
Fwd PE 15.07
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

  • KRT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KRT is cheaper than 68.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 78.00% 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 18.96
EV/EBITDA 10.54
KRT Per share dataKRT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • KRT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.21
EPS Next 2Y-0.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.44%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • KRT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.23%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.78, 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 7.23%

5.2 History

  • KRT has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
  • KRT has decreased its dividend 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

  • 108.23% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KRT. 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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KARAT PACKAGING INC

NASDAQ:KRT (3/2/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 24.505 0 (0%)

24.505

-0.14 (-0.59%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)11-06
Earnings (Next)03-11
Inst Owners31.48%
Inst Owner Change8.04%
Ins Owners57.5%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap492.55M
Revenue(TTM)453.77M
Net Income(TTM)30.28M
Analysts48
Price Target29.07 (18.63%)
Short Float %3.15%
Short Ratio3.46
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.23%
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)-8.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.56%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.71
Fwd PE 15.07
P/S 1.09
P/FCF 18.96
P/OCF 18.44
P/B 3.19
P/tB 3.27
EV/EBITDA 10.54
EPS(TTM)1.56
EY6.37%
EPS(NY)1.63
Fwd EY6.64%
FCF(TTM)1.29
FCFY5.27%
OCF(TTM)1.33
OCFY5.42%
SpS22.58
BVpS7.69
TBVpS7.5
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.21
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 4.59
F-Score5
WACC9.22%
ROIC/WACC1.47
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 6 / 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 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 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%.