Karat Packaging Inc.
KRTConsumer CyclicalNASDAQPackaging & Containers
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Daily timeframePart of the consumer cyclical sector, Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT) is listed under Packaging & Containers. Valued at $1.06B, 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
$1.06B
Beta
0.76
P/E (TTM)
21.54
P/E (Fwd)
22.75
EPS (TTM)
$2.46
EPS (Fwd)
$2.33
ROE
30.6%
ROA
7.3%
Cash
$54.1M
Total Debt
$72.7M
Free CF
$31.3M
52W Change
112.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where KRT stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 12, 2026 close, KRT finished 51.36% above its 150-day moving average ($36.06) and 65.80% above its 200-day moving average ($32.92). 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 October 12, 2026 close, KRT's RSI(14) was 69.7, in neutral territory (between 30 and 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.
On the balance sheet, KRT has $54.1M in cash with $72.7M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. 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. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Karat Packaging Inc.'s trajectory.