Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the net profit margin high or low?
The net profit margin of 7.72% is 23% below its 5-year average of 9.98%, around the middle of its 5-year range (4.28%–13.48%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 3.90% below its 12-month average of 8.03%.
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation.
NET PROFIT MARGIN
7.72%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
8.03%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
9.04%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
10.26%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
9.58%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
8.73%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
8.34%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-3.90%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-14.63%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-24.82%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-19.42%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-11.66%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-7.44%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
6.83%
median of 88 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+12.96%
vs the sector median at left
Packaging Corporation of America
Market Cap
$22.81B
Net Profit Margin
7.72%
TTM Avg
8.03%
3Y Avg
9.04%
5Y Avg
10.26%
Market Cap
$21.89B
Net Profit Margin
4.94%
TTM Avg
8.59%
3Y Avg
10.59%
5Y Avg
11.61%
Market Cap
$24.13B
Net Profit Margin
11.76%
TTM Avg
11.04%
3Y Avg
9.99%
5Y Avg
9.92%
Market Cap
$24.30B
Net Profit Margin
9.36%
TTM Avg
9.97%
3Y Avg
10.91%
5Y Avg
9.65%
Market Cap
$24.48B
Net Profit Margin
9.13%
TTM Avg
9.13%
3Y Avg
8.95%
5Y Avg
9.22%
Market Cap
$25.32B
Net Profit Margin
1.61%
TTM Avg
1.88%
3Y Avg
4.55%
5Y Avg
5.22%
Market Cap
$25.65B
Net Profit Margin
11.62%
TTM Avg
15.00%
3Y Avg
15.64%
5Y Avg
14.91%
Market Cap
$19.42B
Net Profit Margin
-54.95%
TTM Avg
-81.59%
3Y Avg
-173.24%
5Y Avg
-1536.10%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) | $22.81B | 7.72% | 8.03% | 9.04% | 10.26% |
| Amcor plc (AMCR)vs › | $22.13B | 3.06% | 4.38% | 5.35% | 5.60% |
| Lennar Corporation (LEN)vs › | $21.89B | 4.94% | 8.59% | 10.59% | 11.61% |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs › | $24.13B | 11.76% | 11.04% | 9.99% | 9.92% |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)vs › | $24.30B | 9.36% | 9.97% | 10.91% | 9.65% |
| Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)vs › | $24.48B | 9.13% | 9.13% | 8.95% | 9.22% |
| Smurfit Westrock plc (SW)vs › | $25.32B | 1.61% | 1.88% | 4.55% | 5.22% |
| PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)vs › | $25.65B | 11.62% | 15.00% | 15.64% | 14.91% |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)vs › | $19.42B | -54.95% | -81.59% | -173.24% | -1536.10% |
| SharkNinja, Inc. (SN)vs › | $26.25B | 10.06% | 9.45% | 7.27% | 8.31% |
Operating Margin
12.7%
Net Profit Margin
7.7%
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 7.72% |
| 2026-03-31 | 7.22% |
| 2025-12-31 | 4.28% |
| 2025-09-30 | 9.81% |
| 2025-06-30 | 11.12% |
| 2025-03-31 | 9.52% |
| 2024-12-31 | 10.30% |
| 2024-09-30 | 10.91% |
| 2024-06-30 | 9.58% |
| 2024-03-31 | 7.42% |
| 2023-12-31 | 9.76% |
| 2023-09-30 | 9.46% |
| 2023-06-30 | 10.38% |
| 2023-03-31 | 9.62% |
| 2022-12-31 | 10.70% |
| 2022-09-30 | 12.35% |
| 2022-06-30 | 13.48% |
| 2022-03-31 | 11.90% |
| 2021-12-31 | 10.60% |
| 2021-09-30 | 12.53% |
| 2021-06-30 | 11.03% |
| 2021-03-31 | 9.21% |
| 2020-12-31 | 7.21% |
| 2020-09-30 | 8.21% |
| 2020-06-30 | 3.68% |
| 2020-03-31 | 8.29% |
| 2019-12-31 | 7.92% |
| 2019-09-30 | 10.27% |
| 2019-06-30 | 11.00% |
| 2019-03-31 | 10.77% |
| 2018-12-31 | 11.71% |
| 2018-09-30 | 11.42% |
| 2018-06-30 | 10.56% |
| 2018-03-31 | 8.29% |
| 2017-12-31 | 15.97% |
| 2017-09-30 | 8.48% |
| 2017-06-30 | 9.04% |
| 2017-03-31 | 7.64% |
| 2016-12-31 | 7.50% |
| 2016-09-30 | 8.04% |
| 2016-06-30 | 8.18% |
| 2016-03-31 | 7.40% |
| 2015-12-31 | 7.49% |
| 2015-09-30 | 8.69% |
| 2015-06-30 | 7.84% |
| 2015-03-31 | 6.37% |
| 2014-12-31 | 6.87% |
| 2014-09-30 | 6.87% |
| 2014-06-30 | 6.78% |
| 2014-03-31 | 6.29% |
| 2013-12-31 | 17.95% |
| 2013-09-30 | 10.02% |
| 2013-06-30 | 8.28% |
| 2013-03-31 | 8.25% |
| 2012-12-31 | 8.29% |
| 2012-09-30 | 5.50% |
| 2012-06-30 | 6.34% |
| 2012-03-31 | 2.66% |
| 2011-12-31 | 6.03% |
| 2011-09-30 | 6.23% |
| 2011-06-30 | 5.92% |
| 2011-03-31 | 5.94% |
| 2010-12-31 | 8.76% |
| 2010-09-30 | 14.52% |
| 2010-06-30 | 6.18% |
| 2010-03-31 | 3.49% |
| 2009-12-31 | 11.03% |
| 2009-09-30 | 13.12% |
| 2009-06-30 | 19.82% |
| 2009-03-31 | 5.01% |
| 2008-12-31 | 5.54% |
| 2008-09-30 | 6.14% |
| 2008-06-30 | 5.71% |
| 2008-03-31 | 5.55% |
| 2007-12-31 | 7.58% |
| 2007-09-30 | 8.23% |
| 2007-06-30 | 7.89% |
| 2007-03-31 | 5.58% |
| 2006-12-31 | 7.24% |
| 2006-09-30 | 7.58% |
| 2006-06-30 | 5.82% |
| 2006-03-31 | 2.15% |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.35% |
| 2005-09-30 | 2.06% |
| 2005-06-30 | 5.35% |
| 2005-03-31 | 2.58% |
| 2004-12-31 | 7.36% |
| 2004-09-30 | 4.93% |
| 2004-06-30 | 2.64% |
| 2004-03-31 | -1.53% |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.04% |
| 2003-09-30 | -7.27% |
| 2003-06-30 | 2.45% |
| 2003-03-31 | 1.68% |
| 2002-12-31 | 2.96% |
| 2002-09-30 | 3.20% |
