Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ) EBIT: €39.1 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:0WJ Karat Packaging Inc FRA:0WJ
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GF Value €25.20
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What is Karat Packaging EBIT?

Karat Packaging FRA:0WJ +0.76% 85 EBIT is €39.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:0WJ with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.20. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Karat Packaging's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €8.5 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €39.1 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Karat Packaging's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.10%. Karat Packaging's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.90%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Karat Packaging's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.50%.


Karat Packaging  (FRA:0WJ) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Karat Packaging's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=29.284 * ( 1 - 23.88% )/( (190.854 + 177.668)/ 2 )
=22.2909808/184.261
=12.10 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Karat Packaging's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=33.876/( ( (0 + max(55.57, 0)) + (100.69 + max(70.322, 0)) )/ 2 )
=33.876/( ( 55.57 + 171.012 )/ 2 )
=33.876/113.291
=29.90 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(31.087 + 69.756 + 4.462) - (22.48 + 0 + 27.255)
=55.57

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(36.564 + 69.208 + 3.747) - (37.075 + 1.008 + 1.114)
=70.322

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Karat Packaging's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=39.074/601.130
=6.50 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


Karat Packaging EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Karat Packaging's EBIT 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.

Karat Packaging EBIT Chart

Karat Packaging Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Karat Packaging Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:0WJ vs PACK, ORBS, MYE: EBIT Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Karat Packaging's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Karat Packaging's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Karat Packaging's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Karat Packaging EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €39.1 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of €39.1 Mil mean?
Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ) has a EBIT of €39.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Karat Packaging.
Is Karat Packaging's EBIT too high?
Karat Packaging's current EBIT is €39.1 Mil. Overall, Karat Packaging has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karat Packaging's EBIT compare to PACK and ORBS?
Karat Packaging's EBIT of €39.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good EBIT depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Karat Packaging. Karat Packaging's current EBIT is €39.1 Mil. 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 EBIT of €39.1 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.20, compared to a current price of €26.40 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is €39.1 Mil. Karat Packaging's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ), the current EBIT is €39.1 Mil 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 €26.40 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €25.20.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0WJ:

  • EBIT: €39.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: €25.20 vs. price of €26.40 (4.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges KRT:USA
Address 6185 Kimball Avenue, Chino, CA, USA, 91708
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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