Karat Packaging Inc.
KRTConsumer CyclicalNASDAQPackaging & Containers
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Daily timeframeKarat Packaging Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and distribution of single-use disposable products in plastic, paper, biopolymer-based, and other compostable forms. Valued at $964.5M, KRT is a small-cap name in its sector. It offers food and take-out containers, bags, boxes, tableware, cups, lids, cutlery, straws, specialty beverage ingredients, gloves, utensils, janitorial and warehouse supplies, and other products under the Karat Earth brand.
Market Cap
$964.5M
Beta
0.81
P/E (TTM)
19.36
P/E (Fwd)
20.77
EPS (TTM)
$2.50
EPS (Fwd)
$2.33
ROE
30.6%
ROA
7.3%
Cash
$54.1M
Total Debt
$72.7M
Free CF
$31.3M
52W Change
97.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where KRT stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 27, 2026 close, KRT finished 61.35% above its 150-day moving average ($30.53) and 73.94% above its 200-day moving average ($28.32). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is KRT overbought or oversold?
At the August 27, 2026 close, KRT's RSI(14) was 77.1, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $54.1M in cash, though total debt stands at $72.7M. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company generates $31.3M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of 30.6% points to exceptionally high capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 7.3% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $423.0M to $467.7M.
Investors considering Karat Packaging Inc. should weigh the typical risks associated with KRT's sector, size, and financial profile against their own risk tolerance and investment objectives. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing KRT.