Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:KARTN) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Below Median

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IST:KARTN Kartonsan Karton Sanayi ve Ticaret AS IST:KARTN
41 GF Score
Price ₺211.00
GF Value ₺67.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS Profitability Rank?

Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS IST:KARTN -5.17% 41 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates IST:KARTN with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺67.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS has the Profitability Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -21.77%. As of today, Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's Piotroski F-Score is 2.


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IST:KARTN vs SW, PKG, IP: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS Profitability Rank vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS has the Profitability Rank of 6.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-228.908 / 1051.595
=-21.77 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 2 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS has an F-score of 2. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:KARTN) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00.
Is Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's Profitability Rank too high?
Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's current Profitability Rank of 6 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's Profitability Rank compare to SW and PKG?
Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. Historically, Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 9.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:KARTN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺67.64, compared to a current price of ₺211.00 — trading 211.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:KARTN), the current Profitability Rank is 6 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 Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:KARTN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₺211.00 is trading 211.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺67.64. GuruFocus considers Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IST:KARTN:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (33% below median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: ₺67.64 vs. price of ₺211.00 (211.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:KARTN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS Business Description

Address Prof. Dr. Bulent Tarcan Caddesi, No: 5 Pak Is Merkezi, Kat: 3, Gayrettepe, Istanbul, TUR, 34349
Kartonsan Karton Sanayi ve Ticaret AS is a Turkey-based company engaged in producing and trading of coated cardboard from recycled paper. Business activity of the group is operated through Ukraine, Bulgaria, Spain, Greece, Portugal, and Italy. Its portfolio includes product such as Normprint, Exprint and Luxtriplex, Normprint is multi-coated grey-backside cardboard with a blade top coat, which is used as a packaging material; Exprint, used in all types of packaging and detailed graphic printing and Luxtriplex, multi-coated cardboard with white backside which is ideal for all types of packaging, especially for food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals. Kartonsan derives revenue through the sale of the products.
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