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Karat PackagingFRA:0WJ +1.22%83 PB Ratio is 5.20 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 3.25. GuruFocus rates FRA:0WJ with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.65. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 389 Packaging & Containers companies, Karat Packaging ranks worse than 95.63% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-07-25), Karat Packaging's share price is €33.20. Karat Packaging's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.39. Hence, Karat Packaging's PB Ratio of today is 5.20.
Warning Sign:
Karat Packaging Inc stock PB Ratio (=5.36) is close to 5-year high of 5.36.
The historical rank and industry rank for Karat Packaging's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:0WJ'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.75 Med: 3.25 Max: 11.52
Current: 5.36
During the past 9 years, Karat Packaging's highest PB Ratio was 11.52. The lowest was 1.75. And the median was 3.25.
FRA:0WJ's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 95.63% of 389
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.17
vs FRA:0WJ: 5.36
During the past 12 months, Karat Packaging's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 26.70% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Karat Packaging was 109.00% per year. The lowest was 2.40% per year. And the median was 56.55% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Karat Packaging PB Ratio Related Terms
Karat Packaging PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Karat Packaging's PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Karat Packaging's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karat Packaging's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Karat Packaging's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ) has a PB Ratio of 5.20 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Karat Packaging and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 3.25. Over the past decade, Karat Packaging's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.75 to 11.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #372 out of 389 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 95.6%.
Is Karat Packaging's PB Ratio too high?
Karat Packaging's current PB Ratio of 5.20 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 3.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.75 to a high of 11.52. The Packaging & Containers industry median PB Ratio is 1.17. Karat Packaging's value of 5.20 is 344.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #372 out of 389 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 PB Ratio compare to PACK and ORBS?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #372 out of 389 companies for PB Ratio. This places Karat Packaging in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.17. Karat Packaging's value of 5.20 is 344.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Karat Packaging's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.75 to 11.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.25 vs. the industry median of 1.17, 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 PB Ratio for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median PB Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.17, based on 389 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Karat Packaging's current PB Ratio of 5.20 is 344.4% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Karat Packaging and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karat Packaging's current PB Ratio is 5.20, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 3.25. 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 PB Ratio of 5.20. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.65, compared to a current price of €33.20 — trading 29.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 5.20, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 3.25 and 344.4% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.17. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ), the current PB Ratio is 5.20 as of Jul. 25, 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 €33.20 is trading 29.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €25.65.
Key valuation signals for FRA:0WJ:
PB Ratio: 5.20 (60% above median its 10-year median of 3.25)
GF Value™: €25.65 vs. price of €33.20 (29.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 344.4% above the Packaging & Containers median (#372 of 389)
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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