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Karat PackagingKRT 80 EV-to-OCF is 16.61 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 13.37. GuruFocus rates KRT with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 406 Packaging & Containers companies, Karat Packaging ranks worse than 79.56% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Karat Packaging's Enterprise Value is $941.4 Mil.
Karat Packaging's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $56.7 Mil. Therefore, Karat Packaging's EV-to-OCF for today is 16.61.
The historical rank and industry rank for Karat Packaging's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
KRT'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -61.58 Med: 13.37 Max: 502.53
Current: 16.61
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Karat Packaging was 502.53. The lowest was -61.58. And the median was 13.37.
KRT's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 79.56% of 406
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 7.965
vs KRT: 16.61
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Karat Packaging's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Karat Packaging's share price for today is $48.26.
Karat Packaging's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.500.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Karat Packaging EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Karat Packaging EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Karat Packaging's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Karat Packaging's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Karat Packaging's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karat Packaging's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Karat Packaging's current Enterprise Value is $941.4 Mil.
Karat Packaging's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $56.7 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.
Karat Packaging (KRT) has a EV-to-OCF of 16.61 as of Aug. 13, 2026. This is 24% above median its historical median of 13.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #323 out of 406 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 79.6%.
Is Karat Packaging's EV-to-OCF too high?
Karat Packaging's current EV-to-OCF of 16.61 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 13.37. The Packaging & Containers industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.97. Karat Packaging's value of 16.61 is 108.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #323 out of 406 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Karat Packaging has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karat Packaging's EV-to-OCF compare to PACK and MYE?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #323 out of 406 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Karat Packaging in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.97. Karat Packaging's value of 16.61 is 108.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.37 vs. the industry median of 7.97, 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 EV-to-OCF for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Packaging & Containers companies is 7.97, based on 406 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Karat Packaging's current EV-to-OCF of 16.61 is 108.5% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karat Packaging's current EV-to-OCF is 16.61, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 13.37. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karat Packaging (KRT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.36, compared to a current price of $48.26 — trading 53.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 16.61, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 13.37 and 108.5% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 7.97. Karat Packaging's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karat Packaging (KRT), the current EV-to-OCF is 16.61 as of Aug. 13, 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 (KRT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karat Packaging stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $48.26 is trading 53.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.36.
GuruFocus considers Karat Packaging to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KRT:
EV-to-OCF: 16.61 (24% above median its 10-year median of 13.37)
GF Value™: $31.36 vs. price of $48.26 (53.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 108.5% above the Packaging & Containers median (#323 of 406)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KRT 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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