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Karat PackagingKRT -0.48%80 FCF Yield % is 5.34 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 5.95. 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 better than 64.04% 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.
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.
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.
* 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 FCF Yield % of 5.34 as of Aug. 13, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Karat Packaging and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 5.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #146 out of 406 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 36%.
Is Karat Packaging's FCF Yield % too high?
Karat Packaging's current FCF Yield % of 5.34 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 5.95. The Packaging & Containers industry median FCF Yield % is 2.57. Karat Packaging's value of 5.34 is 107.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #146 out of 406 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above 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 FCF Yield % compare to PACK and MYE?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #146 out of 406 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Karat Packaging in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.57. Karat Packaging's value of 5.34 is 107.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.95 vs. the industry median of 2.57, 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 2.57, based on 406 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 5.34 is 107.8% 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 2.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karat Packaging's current FCF Yield % is 5.34, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 5.95. 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 $48.03 — trading 53.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 5.34, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 5.95 and 107.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.57. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karat Packaging (KRT), the current FCF Yield % is 5.34 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 $48.03 is trading 53.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.36.
GuruFocus considers Karat Packaging to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KRT:
FCF Yield %: 5.34 (10% below median its 10-year median of 5.95)
GF Value™: $31.36 vs. price of $48.03 (53.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 107.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#146 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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