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Karat PackagingFRA:0WJ +3.92%83 Net Current Asset Value is €1.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 21.55. GuruFocus rates FRA:0WJ with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.43. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 222 Packaging & Containers companies, Karat Packaging ranks worse than 95.05% on this metric.
In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
Karat Packaging's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.12.
The historical rank and industry rank for Karat Packaging's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:0WJ'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.88 Med: 21.55 Max: 40.89
Current: 29.44
During the past 9 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Karat Packaging was 40.89. The lowest was 10.88. And the median was 21.55.
FRA:0WJ's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than 95.05% of 222
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 3.445
vs FRA:0WJ: 29.44
Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Karat Packaging Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Karat Packaging Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Karat Packaging's Net Current Asset Value 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.
FRA:0WJ vs PACK, ORBS, MYE: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Karat Packaging's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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 Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Karat Packaging's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karat Packaging's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of €1.12 mean?
Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ) has a Net Current Asset Value of €1.12 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Karat Packaging and its competitors. This is 95% below median its historical median of 21.55. Over the past decade, Karat Packaging's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 10.88 to 40.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #211 out of 222 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 95%.
Is Karat Packaging's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Karat Packaging's current Net Current Asset Value of €1.12 is 95% below median its 10-year median of 21.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.88 to a high of 40.89. Based on the distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #211 out of 222 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Karat Packaging has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karat Packaging's Net Current Asset Value compare to PACK and ORBS?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #211 out of 222 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Karat Packaging in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 3.45. Historically, Karat Packaging's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 10.88 to 40.89 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Current Asset Value for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.45, based on 222 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Karat Packaging and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karat Packaging's current Net Current Asset Value is €1.12, which is 95% below median its own 10-year median of 21.55. 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 Net Current Asset Value of €1.12. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.43, compared to a current price of €31.80 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is €1.12, which is 95% below median its 10-year median of 21.55. Karat Packaging's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ), the current Net Current Asset Value is €1.12 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 €31.80 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of €25.43.
Key valuation signals for FRA:0WJ:
Net Current Asset Value: €1.12 (95% below median its 10-year median of 21.55)
GF Value™: €25.43 vs. price of €31.80 (25% above fair value)
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 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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