KRT
Karat Packaging Inc
NASDAQ: KRT · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS
$28.44
-0.77% today
Updated 2026-04-29
Market cap
$577.15M
P/E ratio
18.53
P/S ratio
1.23x
EPS (TTM)
$1.56
Dividend yield
6.34%
52W range
$20 – $31
Volume
0.1M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
52
out of 100
Grade: C
Hold
Investment rating
6.0
Growth
B7.0
Quality
B+6.5
Profitability
B5.7
Valuation
C+3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
3.6
Altman Z-Score
Safe zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$29.50
+3.73%
12-Month target
$33.58
+18.07%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$28.81
Margin of safety
+9.27%
0 Strong Buy1 Buy1 Hold0 Sell1 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ Altman Z 3.57 — safe zone
+ ROE 20.50% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $14.26M — positive
+ Revenue growth 13.70% QoQ
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $422.96M | $405.65M | $422.63M | $467.74M | $467.74M |
| Net income | $23.65M | $32.47M | $29.98M | $31.48M | $6.81M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $1.56 |
| Free cash flow | $14.73M | $44.05M | $43.91M | $29.31M | $14.26M |
| Profit margin | 5.59% | 8.00% | 7.09% | 6.73% | 6.73% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-12 | GUO, JIAN | Buy | 1,361 | $22.11 |
| 2025-08-15 | GUO, JIAN | Sale | 2,450 | — |
| 2025-08-15 | GUO, JIAN | Buy | 2,450 | $16.53 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Karat Packaging Inc trades at $28.44. representing a P/E of 18.53x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 52/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 3.57, it sits in the safe zone. TTM revenue stands at $467.74M. with profit margins at 6.73%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $28.81.
Frequently asked questions
What is Karat Packaging Inc's stock price?
Karat Packaging Inc (KRT) trades at $28.44.
Is Karat Packaging Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 52/100 (Grade C, Hold). DCF value $28.81.
What is the price target of Karat Packaging Inc (KRT)?
The analyst target price is $29.50, representing +3.7% upside from the current price of $28.44.
What is the intrinsic value of Karat Packaging Inc (KRT)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $28.81, a +9.3% margin of safety versus $28.44.
What is the future stock price of KRT by 2030?
Our revenue-driven model estimates Karat Packaging Inc could reach $40.44 by 2030, based on historical CAGR, margin trends, and capped P/E multiples.
What is Karat Packaging Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $467.74M.
Piotroski F-Score?
3/9 — weak financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
3.57 — safe zone.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER CYCLICAL
IndustryPACKAGING & CONTAINERS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.23x
ROE20.50%
Beta0.96
50D MA$26.72
200D MA$25.10
Shares out0.02B
Float0.01B
Short ratio—
Avg volume0.1M
Performance
1 week-2.64%
1 month+0.42%
3 months+16.22%
YTD+26.01%
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