KRT (Karat Packaging) Insider Ownership: 57.31 % (As of Aug. 13, 2026)

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KRT Karat Packaging Inc KRT
80 GF Score
Price $48.13
GF Value $31.36
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Karat Packaging Insider Ownership?

Karat Packaging KRT -0.27% 80 Insider Ownership is 57.31 % as of Aug. 13, 2026. 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.

Insider ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Karat Packaging's insider ownership is 57.31%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Karat Packaging's Institutional Ownership is 31.55%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Karat Packaging's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 42.03%.

Karat Packaging Insider Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Karat Packaging's Insider Ownership can be seen below:

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Karat Packaging Insider Ownership Chart

Karat Packaging Historical Data

The historical data trend for Karat Packaging can be seen below:

2025-07-31 2025-08-31 2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-05-31 2026-06-30 2026-07-31
Insider Ownership 56.87 56.84 56.84 56.84 56.82 56.82 56.82 57.31 57.31 57.31
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Karat Packaging Insider Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Insider Ownership →
What does a Insider Ownership of 57.31 % mean?
Karat Packaging (KRT) has a Insider Ownership of 57.31 % as of Aug. 13, 2026. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Karat Packaging and its competitors.
Is Karat Packaging's Insider Ownership too high?
Karat Packaging's current Insider Ownership is 57.31 %. 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 Insider Ownership compare to PACK and MYE?
Karat Packaging's Insider Ownership of 57.31 % can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Insider Ownership for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Insider Ownership depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Insider Ownership should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Insider Ownership mean?
A high Insider Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Karat Packaging and its competitors. Karat Packaging's current Insider Ownership is 57.31 %. 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 $48.13 — trading 53.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Insider Ownership is 57.31 %. 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 Insider Ownership calculated?
Insider Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karat Packaging (KRT), the current Insider Ownership is 57.31 % 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 $48.13 is trading 53.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.36. GuruFocus considers Karat Packaging to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KRT:

  • Insider Ownership: 57.31 %
  • GF Value™: $31.36 vs. price of $48.13 (53.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 8 warning signs

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 Business Description

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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