Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ) FCF Yield %: 4.29 (As of Jul. 03, 2026) — 27% Below Median


FRA:0WJ Karat Packaging Inc FRA:0WJ
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Price €29.20
GF Value €25.82
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What is Karat Packaging FCF Yield %?

Karat Packaging FRA:0WJ +1.39% 85 FCF Yield % is 4.29 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 5.90. GuruFocus rates FRA:0WJ with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.82. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 396 Packaging & Containers companies, Karat Packaging ranks better than 57.83% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, Karat Packaging's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is €24.9 Mil, and Market Cap is €593.3 Mil. Therefore, Karat Packaging's FCF Yield % for today is 4.29%.

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

FRA:0WJ' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.82   Med: 5.9   Max: 15.99
Current: 4.29


During the past 9 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Karat Packaging was 15.99%. The lowest was -6.82%. And the median was 5.90%.

FRA:0WJ's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
57.83% of 396 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.9 vs FRA:0WJ: 4.29

Karat Packaging's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.38%.


Karat Packaging FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


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Karat Packaging FCF Yield % Historical Data

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

Karat Packaging Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -0.93 5.34 9.03 7.48 6.63

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 Yield % 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 4.94 7.13 -1.25 13.23 4.62

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

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

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

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


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Karat Packaging FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

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

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=25.031 / 377.2818
=6.63%

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

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=5.443 * 4 / 471.1504
=4.62%

* 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 Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of 4.29 mean?
Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ) has a FCF Yield % of 4.29 as of Jul. 03, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Karat Packaging and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 5.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #167 out of 396 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is Karat Packaging's FCF Yield % too high?
Karat Packaging's current FCF Yield % of 4.29 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 5.90. The Packaging & Containers industry median FCF Yield % is 2.90. Karat Packaging's value of 4.29 is 47.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #167 out of 396 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 Yield % compare to PACK and ORBS?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #167 out of 396 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Karat Packaging in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.90. Karat Packaging's value of 4.29 is 47.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.90 vs. the industry median of 2.90, 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 FCF Yield % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median FCF Yield % among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.90, based on 396 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Karat Packaging's current FCF Yield % of 4.29 is 47.9% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Karat Packaging and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karat Packaging's current FCF Yield % is 4.29, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 5.90. 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 Yield % of 4.29. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.82, compared to a current price of €29.20 — trading 13.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 4.29, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 5.90 and 47.9% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.90. 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 Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ), the current FCF Yield % is 4.29 as of Jul. 03, 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 €29.20 is trading 13.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €25.82.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0WJ:

  • FCF Yield %: 4.29 (27% below median its 10-year median of 5.90)
  • GF Value™: €25.82 vs. price of €29.20 (13.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.9% above the Packaging & Containers median (#167 of 396)

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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