Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ) Total Operating Expense: €112.9 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:0WJ Karat Packaging Inc FRA:0WJ
84 GF Score
Price €30.60
GF Value €25.41
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What is Karat Packaging Total Operating Expense?

Karat Packaging FRA:0WJ +3.38% 84 Total Operating Expense is €112.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:0WJ with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.41. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Karat Packaging's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €28.6 Mil. Karat Packaging's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €112.9 Mil.

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Karat Packaging Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Karat Packaging Total Operating Expense Chart

Karat Packaging Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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Karat Packaging Quarterly Data
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Karat Packaging Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €112.9 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of €112.9 Mil mean?
Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ) has a Total Operating Expense of €112.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Karat Packaging and its competitors.
Is Karat Packaging's Total Operating Expense too high?
Karat Packaging's current Total Operating Expense is €112.9 Mil. Overall, Karat Packaging has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karat Packaging's Total Operating Expense compare to PACK and ORBS?
Karat Packaging's Total Operating Expense of €112.9 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 Total Operating Expense for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Karat Packaging and its competitors. Karat Packaging's current Total Operating Expense is €112.9 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?
Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ) has a current Total Operating Expense of €112.9 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.41, compared to a current price of €30.60 — trading 20.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €112.9 Mil. Karat Packaging's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karat Packaging (FRA:0WJ), the current Total Operating Expense is €112.9 Mil 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 €30.60 is trading 20.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €25.41.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0WJ:

  • Total Operating Expense: €112.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: €25.41 vs. price of €30.60 (20.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges KRT:USA
Address 6185 Kimball Avenue, Chino, CA, USA, 91708
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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