(KRT) Karat Packaging - Ratings and Ratios
Containers, Bags, Cups, Cutlery, Straws
KRT EPS (Earnings per Share)
KRT Revenue
Description: KRT Karat Packaging October 23, 2025
Karat Packaging Inc. (NASDAQ: KRT) manufactures and distributes a broad portfolio of single-use disposable items-including plastic, paper, biopolymer and compostable containers, cutlery, bags, and related janitorial supplies-under the Karat Earth brand. The company also offers food-service consumables (e.g., syrups, boba tea, coffee drinks) and ancillary services such as product development, design, printing, and logistics, serving national and regional distributors, restaurant chains, retailers, and direct-to-consumer channels. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Chino, California, Karat operates primarily in the U.S. food-service packaging market.
According to its most recent Form 10-K (FY 2023), Karat reported revenue of roughly $71 million, up 12 % year-over-year, with a gross margin of ~31 %. The company’s inventory turnover improved to 5.8×, reflecting tighter supply-chain management, while cash flow from operations remained positive at $5.2 million, supporting ongoing R&D and expansion of its compostable product line.
The single-use packaging sector is being reshaped by three macro drivers: (1) escalating ESG regulations and state-level bans on single-use plastics, which boost demand for compostable alternatives; (2) sustained growth in off-premise dining (take-out, delivery), projected to expand at a 5-6 % CAGR through 2028; and (3) rising input costs for resin and pulp, which compress margins unless firms achieve scale or product-mix shifts toward higher-margin biopolymers. Karat’s focus on biopolymer-based offerings positions it to capture incremental share as retailers and chains seek compliant, low-carbon packaging.
For a deeper quantitative view of Karat’s valuation metrics and peer comparison, you might find the ValueRay platform’s analyst toolkit useful for next-step research.
KRT Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 483m |
| Sub-Industry | Diversified Metals & Mining |
| IPO / Inception | 2021-04-15 |
KRT Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 28.3% |
| Fundamental | 78.6% |
| Dividend Rating | 79.9% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -25.1% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.67 of 5 |
KRT Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 6.90% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 11.42% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 100.00% |
| Payout Consistency | 97.9% |
| Payout Ratio | 147.1% |
KRT Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -45.3% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -63% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 73% |
| CAGR 5y | 21.75% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) | 0.78 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) | 2.16 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.10 |
| Alpha | -24.74 |
| Beta | 1.062 |
| Volatility | 57.98% |
| Current Volume | 183.2k |
| Average Volume 20d | 112.8k |
| Stop Loss | 23.2 (-3.3%) |
| Signal | -0.09 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 8.0
| Net Income (32.1m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 26.5m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.15 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 2.82pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 26.41% (prev 27.91%; Δ -1.50pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.14 (>3.0%) and CFO 45.2m > Net Income 32.1m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (20.9m) to EBITDA (65.5m) ratio: 0.32 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 2.68 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (20.2m) change vs 12m ago 0.38% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 39.18% (prev 37.13%; Δ 2.05pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 140.0% (prev 131.7%; Δ 8.21pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 21.96 (EBITDA TTM 65.5m / Interest Expense TTM 2.08m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 4.46
| (A) 0.36 = (Total Current Assets 186.3m - Total Current Liabilities 69.5m) / Total Assets 321.0m |
| (B) 0.20 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 65.6m / Total Assets 321.0m |
| (C) 0.14 = EBIT TTM 45.7m / Avg Total Assets 315.8m |
| (D) 0.41 = Book Value of Equity 65.7m / Total Liabilities 158.3m |
| Total Rating: 4.46 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 78.55
| 1. Piotroski 8.0pt = 3.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 9.31% = 4.66 |
| 3. FCF Margin 10.61% = 2.65 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.33 = 2.45 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 0.32 = 2.42 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= 8.03)% = 10.04 |
| 7. RoE 20.61% = 1.72 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 45.04% = 3.38 |
| 9. EPS Trend -35.27% = -1.76 |
What is the price of KRT shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.54%, over one month by +2.78%, over three months by -9.41% and over the past year by -13.97%.
Is Karat Packaging a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of KRT is around 28.32 USD . This means that KRT is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +18% (Margin of Safety).
Is KRT a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 1
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 2
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the KRT price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 33 | 37.5% |
| Analysts Target Price | 33 | 37.5% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 31.7 | 32.2% |
KRT Fundamental Data Overview November 04, 2025
P/E Trailing = 15.1069
P/S = 1.0918
P/B = 3.0775
Beta = 1.062
Revenue TTM = 442.0m USD
EBIT TTM = 45.7m USD
EBITDA TTM = 65.5m USD
Long Term Debt = 46.7m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 12.8m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 51.4m USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 20.9m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 503.5m USD (482.6m + Debt 51.4m - CCE 30.5m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 21.96 (Ebit TTM 45.7m / Interest Expense TTM 2.08m)
FCF Yield = 9.31% (FCF TTM 46.9m / Enterprise Value 503.5m)
FCF Margin = 10.61% (FCF TTM 46.9m / Revenue TTM 442.0m)
Net Margin = 7.25% (Net Income TTM 32.1m / Revenue TTM 442.0m)
Gross Margin = 39.18% ((Revenue TTM 442.0m - Cost of Revenue TTM 268.8m) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 39.61% (prev 39.34%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.57 (Enterprise Value 503.5m / Total Assets 321.0m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.01% (Interest Expense 521.0k / Debt 51.4m)
Taxrate = 23.84% (3.46m / 14.5m)
NOPAT = 34.8m (EBIT 45.7m * (1 - 23.84%))
Current Ratio = 2.68 (Total Current Assets 186.3m / Total Current Liabilities 69.5m)
Debt / Equity = 0.33 (Debt 51.4m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 155.8m)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.32 (Net Debt 20.9m / EBITDA 65.5m)
Debt / FCF = 0.45 (Net Debt 20.9m / FCF TTM 46.9m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 155.5m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 9.99% (Net Income 32.1m / Total Assets 321.0m)
RoE = 20.61% (Net Income TTM 32.1m / Total Stockholder Equity 155.5m)
RoCE = 22.60% (EBIT 45.7m / Capital Employed (Equity 155.5m + L.T.Debt 46.7m))
RoIC = 17.08% (NOPAT 34.8m / Invested Capital 203.8m)
WACC = 9.05% (E(482.6m)/V(534.1m) * Re(9.93%) + D(51.4m)/V(534.1m) * Rd(1.01%) * (1-Tc(0.24)))
Discount Rate = 9.93% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 0.42%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 70.83% ; FCFE base≈42.8m ; Y1≈40.8m ; Y5≈39.4m
Fair Price DCF = 25.65 (DCF Value 515.3m / Shares Outstanding 20.1m; 5y FCF grow -6.05% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -35.27 | EPS CAGR: -53.18% | SUE: -4.0 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 45.04 | Revenue CAGR: 4.45% | SUE: 0.57 | # QB: 0
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