Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ) EBITDA Margin %: 13.04% (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Above Median


FRA:0WJ Karat Packaging Inc FRA:0WJ
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What is Karat Packaging EBITDA Margin %?

Karat Packaging FRA:0WJ +0.76% 85 EBITDA Margin % is 13.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 11.11. 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. Among 390 Packaging & Containers companies, Karat Packaging ranks better than 67.44% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Karat Packaging's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €13.2 Mil. Karat Packaging's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €101.2 Mil. Therefore, Karat Packaging's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.04%.


Karat Packaging  (FRA:0WJ) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


Karat Packaging EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Karat Packaging EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Karat Packaging's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % Chart

Karat Packaging Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 11.11 11.53 14.98 11.14 10.62

Karat Packaging Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.88 16.42 12.75 9.77 13.04

FRA:0WJ vs PACK, ORBS, MYE: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Karat Packaging's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Karat Packaging's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Karat Packaging's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Karat Packaging EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Karat Packaging's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=42.416/399.453
=10.62 %

Karat Packaging's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=13.187/101.159
=13.04 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 13.04% mean?
Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ) has a EBITDA Margin % of 13.04% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Karat Packaging and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 11.11. Over the past decade, Karat Packaging's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 3.97 to 14.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #127 out of 390 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is Karat Packaging's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Karat Packaging's current EBITDA Margin % of 13.04% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 11.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.97 to a high of 14.98. The Packaging & Containers industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.60. Karat Packaging's value of 13.04% is 35.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #127 out of 390 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 EBITDA Margin % compare to PACK and ORBS?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #127 out of 390 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Karat Packaging in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.60. Karat Packaging's value of 13.04% is 35.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Karat Packaging's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 3.97 to 14.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.11 vs. the industry median of 9.60, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 9.60, based on 390 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Karat Packaging's current EBITDA Margin % of 13.04% is 35.9% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Karat Packaging and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karat Packaging's current EBITDA Margin % is 13.04%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 11.11. 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 EBITDA Margin % of 13.04%. 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 EBITDA Margin % is 13.04%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 11.11 and 35.9% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 9.60. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ), the current EBITDA Margin % is 13.04% 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:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 13.04% (17% above median its 10-year median of 11.11)
  • GF Value™: €25.20 vs. price of €26.40 (4.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35.9% above the Packaging & Containers median (#127 of 390)

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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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