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Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US48563L1017
CUSIP
48563L101
IPO Date
Apr 15, 2021

Highlights

Market Cap
$561.83M
Enterprise Value
$523.95M
EPS (TTM)
$1.56
PE Ratio
17.89
PEG Ratio
1.84
Total Revenue (TTM)
$467.74M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$172.14M
EBITDA (TTM)
$58.48M
Year Range
$20.61 - $32.68
Target Price
$33.00
ROA (TTM)
10.94%
ROE (TTM)
20.07%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Karat Packaging Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT) has returned 25.91% so far this year and 12.84% over the past 12 months.


Karat Packaging Inc.

1D
1.53%
1M
13.27%
YTD
25.91%
6M
15.18%
1Y
12.84%
3Y*
37.49%
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 15, 2021, KRT's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.59%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.7 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Aug 2023 with a return of +27.7%, while the worst month was Jan 2022 at -18.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, KRT closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2026 with a return of +20.7%, while the worst single day was Sep 8, 2023 at -19.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20268.42%2.53%13.27%25.91%
20252.15%-1.81%-11.13%-0.75%21.04%-10.49%-3.30%-5.52%-0.28%-4.72%-6.24%2.40%-20.12%
2024-2.94%23.99%-3.31%-5.28%6.59%3.64%0.98%-13.49%2.17%3.13%17.32%-2.04%28.81%
20234.59%3.13%-14.00%1.73%20.22%14.49%11.40%27.66%-7.39%-10.54%5.56%15.21%86.11%
2022-18.21%-1.69%22.15%-7.56%6.98%-13.09%11.55%-5.99%-10.62%2.44%-13.47%3.98%-27.07%
2021-0.59%2.98%7.21%9.23%5.48%-10.40%8.13%-3.30%-8.09%8.89%

Benchmark Metrics

Karat Packaging Inc. has an annualized alpha of 16.41%, beta of 0.81, and R² of 0.09 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 16, 2021.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (98.37%) than losses (78.86%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • R² of 0.09 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
16.41%
Beta
0.81
0.09
Upside Capture
98.37%
Downside Capture
78.86%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

KRT ranks 49 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


KRT Risk / Return Rank: 4949
Overall Rank
KRT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5252
Sharpe Ratio Rank
KRT Sortino Ratio Rank: 4949
Sortino Ratio Rank
KRT Omega Ratio Rank: 4949
Omega Ratio Rank
KRT Calmar Ratio Rank: 4848
Calmar Ratio Rank
KRT Martin Ratio Rank: 4646
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


KRTBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.32

0.90

-0.57

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.78

1.39

-0.60

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.11

1.21

-0.10

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.30

1.40

-1.10

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.51

6.61

-6.09

Explore KRT risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Karat Packaging Inc. provided a 6.45% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.80 per share.


2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%7.00%8.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.502022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025202420232022
Dividend$1.80$1.80$1.55$1.55$0.35

Dividend yield

6.45%7.98%5.12%6.24%2.44%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Karat Packaging Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.45$0.00$0.45
2025$0.00$0.45$0.00$0.00$0.45$0.00$0.00$0.45$0.00$0.00$0.45$0.00$1.80
2024$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.50$0.00$0.00$0.40$0.00$1.55
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$1.55
2022$0.35$0.00$0.35

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Karat Packaging Inc. has a dividend yield of 6.45%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.

Payout Ratio

Karat Packaging Inc. has a payout ratio of 114.68%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Karat Packaging Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Karat Packaging Inc. was 48.46%, occurring on Mar 27, 2023. Recovery took 96 trading sessions.

The current Karat Packaging Inc. drawdown is 9.04%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-48.46%Jul 27, 2021420Mar 27, 202396Aug 14, 2023516
-34.03%Feb 19, 2025192Nov 20, 2025
-27.3%Sep 5, 202349Nov 10, 202360Feb 8, 2024109
-21.45%Jul 17, 202418Aug 9, 202465Nov 11, 202483
-16.18%Apr 29, 202111May 13, 202112Jun 1, 202123

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Karat Packaging Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Karat Packaging Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for KRT, comparing it with other companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. Currently, KRT has a P/E ratio of 17.9. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for KRT compared to other companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. KRT currently has a PEG ratio of 1.8. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for KRT relative to other companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. Currently, KRT has a P/S ratio of 1.2. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for KRT in comparison with other companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. Currently, KRT has a P/B value of 3.6. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items