Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ) FCF Margin %: 5.38% (As of Mar. 2026)


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

Karat Packaging FRA:0WJ +0.76% 85 FCF Margin % is 5.38% 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. Among 391 Packaging & Containers companies, Karat Packaging ranks better than 67.77% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Karat Packaging's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.4 Mil. Karat Packaging's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €101.2 Mil. Therefore, Karat Packaging's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.38%.

As of today, Karat Packaging's current FCF Yield % is 4.58%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Karat Packaging's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:0WJ' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.64   Med: -1.02   Max: 10.86
Current: 6.03


During the past 9 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Karat Packaging was 10.86%. The lowest was -16.64%. And the median was -1.02%.

FRA:0WJ's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
67.77% of 391 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.7 vs FRA:0WJ: 6.03


Karat Packaging FCF Margin % Related Terms


Karat Packaging FCF Margin % Historical Data

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

Karat Packaging Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -1.02 3.48 10.86 10.39 6.27

Karat Packaging Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF 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 6.40 7.73 -1.22 12.64 5.38

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

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

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

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


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Karat Packaging FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=25.031/399.453
=6.27 %

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

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=5.443/101.159
=5.38 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 5.38% mean?
Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ) has a FCF Margin % of 5.38% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Karat Packaging and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #126 out of 391 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is Karat Packaging's FCF Margin % too high?
Karat Packaging's current FCF Margin % is 5.38%. The Packaging & Containers industry median FCF Margin % is 2.70. Karat Packaging's value of 5.38% is 99.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #126 out of 391 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 FCF Margin % compare to PACK and ORBS?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #126 out of 391 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Karat Packaging in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.70. Karat Packaging's value of 5.38% is 99.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median FCF Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.70, based on 391 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Karat Packaging's current FCF Margin % of 5.38% is 99.3% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Karat Packaging and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karat Packaging's current FCF Margin % is 5.38%. 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 FCF Margin % of 5.38%. 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 FCF Margin % is 5.38% and 99.3% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.70. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ), the current FCF Margin % is 5.38% 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:

  • FCF Margin %: 5.38%
  • GF Value™: €25.20 vs. price of €26.40 (4.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 99.3% above the Packaging & Containers median (#126 of 391)

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

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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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