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Karat PackagingKRT -0.50%80 Equity-to-Asset is 0.54 as of Jun. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 0.53. 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 407 Packaging & Containers companies, Karat Packaging ranks worse than 52.09% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Karat Packaging's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $171.7 Mil. Karat Packaging's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $316.8 Mil.
Therefore, Karat Packaging's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.54.
The historical rank and industry rank for Karat Packaging's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
KRT'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.53 Max: 0.6
Current: 0.54
During the past 9 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Karat Packaging was 0.60. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.53.
KRT's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 52.09% of 407
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs KRT: 0.54
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Karat Packaging Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Karat Packaging Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Karat Packaging's Equity-to-Asset 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.
KRT vs PACK, MYE, ORBS: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Karat Packaging's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Karat Packaging's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karat Packaging's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Karat Packaging's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Karat Packaging (KRT) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.54 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Karat Packaging and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.53. Over the past decade, Karat Packaging's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.12 to 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #212 out of 407 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 52.1%.
Is Karat Packaging's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Karat Packaging's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.54 is near median its 10-year median of 0.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.60. The Packaging & Containers industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56. Karat Packaging's value of 0.54 is 3.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #212 out of 407 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to PACK and MYE?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #212 out of 407 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Karat Packaging in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56. Karat Packaging's value of 0.54 is 3.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Karat Packaging's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.12 to 0.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Karat Packaging has consistently been below 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.56, based on 407 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Karat Packaging's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.54 is 3.6% below 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Karat Packaging and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karat Packaging's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.54, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.53. 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 $48.02 — trading 53.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.54, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 3.6% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.56. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karat Packaging (KRT), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.54 as of Jun. 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 $48.02 is trading 53.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.36.
GuruFocus considers Karat Packaging to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KRT:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.54 (near median its 10-year median of 0.53)
GF Value™: $31.36 vs. price of $48.02 (53.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.6% below the Packaging & Containers median (#212 of 407)
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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