Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ) ROCE %: 18.34% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Karat Packaging ROCE %?

Karat Packaging FRA:0WJ +0.76% 85 ROCE % is 18.34% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:0WJ with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.20. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Karat Packaging's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.34%.

Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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Karat Packaging ROCE % Historical Data

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Karat Packaging Annual Data

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ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															14.87	23.11	17.44	18.46	18.34

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Karat Packaging ROCE % Calculation

Karat Packaging's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	38.496	/	( ( (281.269 - 44.357)	+	(245.684 - 59.968) )	/ 2 )
	=	38.496	/	( (236.912	+	185.716)	/ 2 )
	=	38.496	/	211.314
	=	18.22 %

Karat Packaging's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	33.876	/	( ( (245.684 - 59.968)	+	(244.52 - 60.854) )	/ 2 )
	=	33.876	/	( ( 185.716	+	183.666 )	/ 2 )
	=	33.876	/	184.691
	=	18.34 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 18.34% mean?

Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ) has a ROCE % of 18.34% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Karat Packaging's ROCE % too high?

Karat Packaging's current ROCE % is 18.34%. The Packaging & Containers industry median ROCE % is 7.15. Karat Packaging's value of 18.34% is 156.5% above this industry median. Overall, Karat Packaging has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Karat Packaging's ROCE % compare to PACK and ORBS?

Karat Packaging's ROCE % of 18.34% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.15. Karat Packaging's value of 18.34% is 156.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for a Packaging & Containers company?

The median ROCE % among Packaging & Containers companies is 7.15, based on 389 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Karat Packaging's current ROCE % of 18.34% is 156.5% 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median ROCE % is 7.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karat Packaging's current ROCE % is 18.34%. 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 ROCE % of 18.34%. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.20, compared to a current price of €26.40 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 18.34% and 156.5% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 7.15. Karat Packaging's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ), the current ROCE % is 18.34% 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 €26.40 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €25.20.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0WJ:

ROCE %: 18.34%
GF Value™: €25.20 vs. price of €26.40 (4.8% above fair value)
GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 156.5% above the Packaging & Containers median

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Karat Packaging Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Packaging & Containers

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Address 6185 Kimball Avenue, Chino, CA, USA, 91708

Website https://www.karatpackaging.com

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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