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Karat PackagingFRA:0WJ +1.37%84 Days Inventory is 97.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 81.36. GuruFocus rates FRA:0WJ with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.41. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 375 Packaging & Containers companies, Karat Packaging ranks worse than 66.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Karat Packaging's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:0WJ'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 72.32 Med: 81.36 Max: 105.4
Current: 98.19
During the past 9 years, Karat Packaging's highest Days Inventory was 105.40. The lowest was 72.32. And the median was 81.36.
FRA:0WJ's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 66.13% of 375
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 78.35
vs FRA:0WJ: 98.19
Karat Packaging's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (110.99) to Mar. 2026 (97.18).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Karat Packaging's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.94.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Karat Packaging's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.69.
Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Karat Packaging's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Karat Packaging's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Karat Packaging Days Inventory Related Terms
Karat Packaging Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Karat Packaging's Days Inventory can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:0WJ vs PACK, ORBS, MYE: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Karat Packaging's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Karat Packaging Days Inventory vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Karat Packaging's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karat Packaging's Days Inventory falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ) has a Days Inventory of 97.18 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Karat Packaging and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 81.36. Over the past decade, Karat Packaging's Days Inventory has ranged from 72.32 to 105.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #248 out of 375 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is Karat Packaging's Days Inventory too high?
Karat Packaging's current Days Inventory of 97.18 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 81.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 72.32 to a high of 105.40. The Packaging & Containers industry median Days Inventory is 78.35. Karat Packaging's value of 97.18 is 24% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #248 out of 375 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Karat Packaging has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karat Packaging's Days Inventory compare to PACK and ORBS?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #248 out of 375 companies for Days Inventory. This places Karat Packaging in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 78.35. Karat Packaging's value of 97.18 is 24% above this benchmark. Historically, Karat Packaging's own Days Inventory has ranged from 72.32 to 105.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 81.36 vs. the industry median of 78.35, Karat Packaging has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Days Inventory among Packaging & Containers companies is 78.35, based on 375 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Karat Packaging's current Days Inventory of 97.18 is 24% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Karat Packaging and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Days Inventory is 78.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karat Packaging's current Days Inventory is 97.18, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 81.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karat Packaging stock overvalued right now?
Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ) has a current Days Inventory of 97.18. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.41, compared to a current price of €29.60 — trading 16.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 97.18, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 81.36 and 24% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 78.35. Karat Packaging's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ), the current Days Inventory is 97.18 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karat Packaging stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €29.60 is trading 16.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €25.41.
Key valuation signals for FRA:0WJ:
Days Inventory: 97.18 (19% above median its 10-year median of 81.36)
GF Value™: €25.41 vs. price of €29.60 (16.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24% above the Packaging & Containers median (#248 of 375)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0WJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Karat Packaging Inc is a distributor and manufacturer of disposable foodservice products and related items, including containers, bags, tableware, cups, lids, cutlery, straws, specialty beverage ingredients, gloves, and janitorial supplies, available in plastic, paper, biopolymer-based, and other compostable forms. The Company focuses on environmentally friendly products and provides customized solutions including product development, design, printing, and logistics services. It serves customers through chains and distributors, retail, and e-commerce/online, and operates in the manufacturing and distribution of single-use food and beverage products, as well as specialty food and beverage products and restaurant and warehouse supplies.
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