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Karat PackagingFRA:0WJ +2.87%82 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 10.57. GuruFocus rates FRA:0WJ with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.93. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Packaging & Containers companies, Karat Packaging ranks better than 89.58% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Karat Packaging's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €23.3 Mil. Karat Packaging's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €243.5 Mil. Therefore, Karat Packaging's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.58%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Karat Packaging's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:0WJ'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 10.57 Max: 12.47
Current: 10.67
During the past 9 years, Karat Packaging's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 12.47%. The lowest was 0.03%. And the median was 10.57%.
FRA:0WJ's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 89.58% of 403
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.93
vs FRA:0WJ: 10.67
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Karat Packaging Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Karat Packaging Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Karat Packaging's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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, MYE, ORBS: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Karat Packaging's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Karat Packaging's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karat Packaging's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.58% mean?
Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.58% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Karat Packaging and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.57. Over the past decade, Karat Packaging's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.03 to 12.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #42 out of 403 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Karat Packaging's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Karat Packaging's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.58% is near median its 10-year median of 10.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 12.47. The Packaging & Containers industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93. Karat Packaging's value of 9.58% is 227% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #42 out of 403 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Karat Packaging has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karat Packaging's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PACK and MYE?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #42 out of 403 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Karat Packaging in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93. Karat Packaging's value of 9.58% is 227% above this benchmark. Historically, Karat Packaging's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.03 to 12.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.57 vs. the industry median of 2.93, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.93, based on 403 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Karat Packaging's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.58% is 227% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Karat Packaging and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karat Packaging's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.58%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.57. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.58%. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.93, compared to a current price of €35.80 — trading 38.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.58%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.57 and 227% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.93. Karat Packaging's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.58% 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 €35.80 is trading 38.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €25.93.
Key valuation signals for FRA:0WJ:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 9.58% (near median its 10-year median of 10.57)
GF Value™: €25.93 vs. price of €35.80 (38.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 227% above the Packaging & Containers median (#42 of 403)
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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