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Karat Packaging vs Core Molding Technologies: KRT and CMT compared
Karat Packaging is the larger company: $135M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $90.2M for Core Molding Technologies (Q3 2026). Core Molding Technologies is growing faster (+54% against +8% a year earlier). Karat Packaging is more profitable, with an operating margin of 3.6% against 1.8%.
Where the money goes: KRT and CMT
Karat Packaging (KRT) · Q3 2026
Karat Packaging, Q3 2026: revenue $135M (+8% year over year), operating margin 3.6%, net earnings $4.4M, operating cash flow $9.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Core Molding Technologies (CMT) · Q3 2026
Core Molding Technologies, Q3 2026: revenue $90.2M (+54% year over year), operating margin 1.8%, net earnings $1.5M, operating cash flow −$3.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Karat Packaging (KRT) | Core Molding Technologies (CMT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $135M | $90.2M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +8% | +54% |
| Gross margin | 33.5% | 14.8% |
| Operating margin | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| Net earnings | $4.4M | $1.5M |
| Net margin | 3.3% | 1.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $9.7M | −$3.7M |
| Free cash flow | $9.6M | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Karat Packaging
- Chains and distributors: $103M (77%)
- Online: $26.9M (20%)
- Retail: $4.6M (3%)
Core Molding Technologies
- Product: $64.8M (72%)
- Tooling: $25.4M (28%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Karat Packaging or Core Molding Technologies?
Karat Packaging is the larger company: $135M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $90.2M for Core Molding Technologies (Q3 2026).
Is Karat Packaging or Core Molding Technologies growing faster?
Core Molding Technologies is growing faster (+54% against +8% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Karat Packaging or Core Molding Technologies?
Karat Packaging is more profitable, with an operating margin of 3.6% against 1.8%.
More: Karat Packaging earnings · how Karat Packaging makes money · Core Molding Technologies earnings · how Core Molding Technologies makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.