KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:KRT • US48563L1017

22.31 USD
-0.51 (-2.23%)
At close: Mar 12, 2026
23.44 USD
+1.13 (+5.06%)
After Hours: 3/12/2026, 8:00:03 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

7

Overall KRT gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated KRT against 46 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. KRT has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. KRT is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. KRT Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • KRT had positive earnings in the past year.
  • KRT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years KRT has been profitable.
  • KRT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 86.96% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of KRT (19.60%) is better than 80.43% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 13.57%, KRT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KRT is above the industry average of 9.03%.
  • 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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.67%, KRT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KRT has grown nicely.
  • KRT has a better Operating Margin (8.77%) than 69.57% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KRT has grown nicely.
  • KRT has a better Gross Margin (38.04%) than 73.91% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KRT has grown nicely.
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. 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 more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, KRT has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for KRT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 4.44. This indicates that KRT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • KRT's Altman-Z score of 4.44 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRT outperforms 76.09% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of KRT is 1.74, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KRT, only 1.74 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of KRT (1.74) is better than 86.96% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16 indicates that KRT is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • KRT has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.16) than 69.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 1.74
Altman-Z 4.44
ROIC/WACC1.38
WACC9.83%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 2.14 indicates that KRT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • KRT's Current ratio of 2.14 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KRT outperforms 56.52% of its industry peers.
  • 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 of 1.09. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KRT outperforms 45.65% of 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. KRT Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for KRT have decreased by -2.50% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 75.29% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue has grown by 8.93% 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 13.45% on average per year.
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

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.30, which indicates a correct valuation of KRT.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KRT indicates a rather cheap valuation: KRT is cheaper than 89.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.71, KRT is valued a bit cheaper.
  • KRT is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.72.
  • 89.13% 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 23.82. KRT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.3
Fwd PE 13.72
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KRT is valued a bit cheaper than 71.74% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KRT is valued a bit cheaper than 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.27
EV/EBITDA 9.72
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 excellent profitability rating of KRT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.19
EPS Next 2Y-0.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.44%

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5. KRT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • KRT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.70%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.04, KRT pays a better dividend. On top of this KRT pays more dividend than 97.83% 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 RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.7%

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 108.23% of its income as dividend. 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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KRT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KARAT PACKAGING INC

NASDAQ:KRT (3/12/2026, 8:00:03 PM)

After market: 23.44 +1.13 (+5.06%)

22.31

-0.51 (-2.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)03-12
Earnings (Next)N/A
Inst Owners32.32%
Inst Owner Change8.01%
Ins Owners57.5%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap448.43M
Revenue(TTM)453.77M
Net Income(TTM)30.28M
Analysts48
Price Target29.07 (30.3%)
Short Float %2.75%
Short Ratio3.45
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.7%
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)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 14.3
Fwd PE 13.72
P/S 0.99
P/FCF 17.27
P/OCF 16.79
P/B 2.9
P/tB 2.98
EV/EBITDA 9.72
EPS(TTM)1.56
EY6.99%
EPS(NY)1.63
Fwd EY7.29%
FCF(TTM)1.29
FCFY5.79%
OCF(TTM)1.33
OCFY5.96%
SpS22.58
BVpS7.69
TBVpS7.5
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.19
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 4.44
F-Score5
WACC9.83%
ROIC/WACC1.38
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 7 / 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 9 / 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%.