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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Karat Packaging's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $39.0 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $68.0 Mil.
Karat Packaging's pretax margin was 28.63%.
During the past 9 years, Karat Packaging's highest Pretax Margin was 13.78%. The lowest was 0.88%. And the median was 7.56%.
During the past 9 years, Karat Packaging's highest Pretax Margin was 13.78%. The lowest was 0.88%. And the median was 7.56%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Karat Packaging Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Karat Packaging's Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Karat Packaging's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karat Packaging's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $68.0 Mil.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income of $68.0 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Karat Packaging and its competitors.
Is Karat Packaging's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Karat Packaging's current Pre-Tax Income is $68.0 Mil. Overall, Karat Packaging has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karat Packaging's Pre-Tax Income compare to OI and MYE?
Karat Packaging's Pre-Tax Income of $68.0 Mil 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 Pre-Tax Income for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Karat Packaging and its competitors. Karat Packaging's current Pre-Tax Income is $68.0 Mil. 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 $31.64, compared to a current price of $46.67 — trading 47.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $68.0 Mil. Karat Packaging's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karat Packaging (KRT), the current Pre-Tax Income is $68.0 Mil as of Jun. 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 $46.67 is trading 47.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.64.
GuruFocus considers Karat Packaging to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KRT:
Pre-Tax Income: $68.0 Mil
GF Value™: $31.64 vs. price of $46.67 (47.5% above fair value)
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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