Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Metrics: History & Chart

Packaging Corporation of America(PKG)

Packaging & Containers · Lake Forest, IL

$238.23-0.08 (-0.03%)

Delayed quote: Sep 22, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

About Packaging Corporation of America

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a U.S.-based enterprise specializing in the production and sale of containerboard and corrugated packaging materials. Its operations are organized into two primary divisions: Packaging and Paper. The Packaging division offers an extensive array of containerboard and corrugated solutions. These encompass conventional shipping containers designed for safeguarding and transporting manufactured goods, vibrant multi-color boxes and point-of-sale displays aimed at enhancing product merchandising in retail environments, and honeycomb protective packaging. This segment also provides specialized packaging for perishable goods like meat and fresh produce, processed foods, beverages, and a broad spectrum of other industrial and consumer products. Its corrugated offerings reach customers through a multi-channel approach, utilizing a dedicated direct sales and marketing team, independent brokers, and various distribution partners. Meanwhile, the Paper segment focuses on manufacturing and distributing a range of commodity and specialty papers. This includes communication papers, such as standard cut-size office paper, along with specialized printing and converting papers. Sales of its white paper products are managed directly by its internal sales and marketing organization. Tracing its origins back to 1867, Packaging Corporation of America maintains its corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Lake Forest, IL

16,800 employees

www.packagingcorp.com

Consumer Cyclical / Packaging & Containers

Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Packaging & Containers
CEO: Mark W. Kowlzan

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Third-Party DCF Estimate (FMP)	$170.33
Price Gap vs Third-Party Estimate	-27.33%

7D Total Return	-1.20%
30D Total Return	-8.55%
YTD Total Return	+15.07%
1Y Total Return	+10.66%
3Y Total Return	+73.23%
5Y Total Return	+78.77%
10Y Total Return	+296.88%
15Y Total Return	+1321.94%
20Y Total Return	+1893.59%

2026	+15.07%
2025	-6.08%
2024	+41.68%
2023	+31.88%
2022	-2.64%
2021	+1.61%
2020

CAGR TTM	+10.67%
CAGR 3Y	+20.10%
CAGR 5Y	+12.32%
CAGR 10Y	+14.78%
CAGR 15Y	+19.36%
CAGR 20Y	+16.14%

PE Ratio	30.44
PE Ratio Avg TTM	24.74
PE Ratio Avg 3Y	22.97
Current VS TTM Avg	+23.06%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+32.51%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+54.58%

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PS Ratio	2.19
PS Ratio Avg TTM	2.20
PS Ratio Avg 3Y	2.14
Current VS TTM Avg	-0.29%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+2.17%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+13.19%

PB Ratio	4.47
PB Ratio Avg TTM	4.25
PB Ratio Avg 3Y	4.17
Current VS TTM Avg	+5.26%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+7.20%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+15.25%

PFCF Ratio	N/A
PFCF Ratio Avg TTM	N/A
PFCF Ratio Avg 3Y	N/A
Current VS TTM Avg	N/A
Current VS 3Y Avg	N/A
Current VS 5Y Avg	N/A

Debt/Equity Ratio	0.94
Debt/Equity Ratio Avg TTM	0.87
Debt/Equity Ratio Avg 3Y	0.77
Current VS TTM Avg	+8.12%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+22.22%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+29.68%

PEG Ratio	N/A
PEG Ratio Avg TTM	N/A
PEG Ratio Avg 3Y	N/A
Current VS TTM Avg	N/A
Current VS 3Y Avg	N/A
Current VS 5Y Avg	N/A

FCF Yield	N/A
FCF Yield Avg TTM	N/A
FCF Yield Avg 3Y	N/A
Current VS TTM Avg	N/A
Current VS 3Y Avg	N/A
Current VS 5Y Avg	N/A

Earnings Yield	3.29%
Earnings Yield Avg TTM	4.14%
Earnings Yield Avg 3Y	4.48%
Current VS TTM Avg	-20.44%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-26.49%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-39.86%

EBITDA Yield	N/A
EBITDA Yield Avg TTM	N/A
EBITDA Yield Avg 3Y	N/A
Current VS TTM Avg	N/A
Current VS 3Y Avg	N/A
Current VS 5Y Avg	N/A

OCF Yield	N/A
OCF Yield Avg TTM	N/A
OCF Yield Avg 3Y	N/A
Current VS TTM Avg	N/A
Current VS 3Y Avg	N/A
Current VS 5Y Avg	N/A

Ev/Ebit Ratio	20.47
Ev/Ebit Ratio Avg TTM	19.00
Ev/Ebit Ratio Avg 3Y	18.36
Current VS TTM Avg	+7.75%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+11.51%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+31.91%

Ev/Ebitda Ratio	12.49
Ev/Ebitda Ratio Avg TTM	12.44
Ev/Ebitda Ratio Avg 3Y	12.26
Current VS TTM Avg	+0.37%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+1.89%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+16.24%

Ev/Assets Ratio	2.25
Ev/Assets Ratio Avg TTM	2.20
Ev/Assets Ratio Avg 3Y	2.21
Current VS TTM Avg	+2.26%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+1.94%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+8.76%

Ev/Sales Ratio	2.60
Ev/Sales Ratio Avg TTM	2.59
Ev/Sales Ratio Avg 3Y	2.48
Current VS TTM Avg	+0.21%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+4.88%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+16.51%

Current Ratio	2.94
Current Ratio Avg TTM	3.17
Current Ratio Avg 3Y	2.95
Current VS TTM Avg	-7.35%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-0.17%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-2.43%

Quick Ratio	1.86
Quick Ratio Avg TTM	2.00
Quick Ratio Avg 3Y	1.92
Current VS TTM Avg	-7.27%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-3.34%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-3.66%

ROIC	9.27%
ROIC Avg 3Y	10.36%
ROIC Avg 5Y	11.73%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-10.56%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-20.98%
Current VS 10Y Avg	-21.28%

ROA	6.27%
ROA Avg TTM	1.80%
ROA Avg 3Y	2.10%
Current VS TTM Avg	+248.62%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+198.78%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+158.98%

ROE	14.82%
ROE Avg TTM	17.22%
ROE Avg 3Y	18.03%
Current VS TTM Avg	-13.93%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-17.81%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-27.90%

Net Profit Margin	7.25%
Net Profit Margin Avg TTM	8.03%
Net Profit Margin Avg 3Y	9.04%
Current VS TTM Avg	-9.69%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-19.78%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-29.35%

Gross Profit Margin	20.11%
Gross Pft Margin Avg TTM	20.54%
Gross Pft Margin Avg 3Y	21.08%
Current VS TTM Avg	-2.08%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-4.60%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-9.72%

Tax Rate	25.83%
Tax Rate Avg 3Y	24.56%
Tax Rate Avg 5Y	24.49%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+5.19%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+5.46%
Current VS 10Y Avg	+4.99%