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Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.95

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Is the debt to equity ratio high or low?

The debt to equity ratio of 0.95 is 24% above its 5-year average of 0.76, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.61–0.95).

As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 17.60% above its 12-month average of 0.81.

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Debt to Equity

PKG Debt to Equity Ratio

0.95

Reported quarterly debt to equity ratio; no daily interpolation.

+19.82% 5Y
PKG Debt to Equity Ratio

PKG Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

PKG Debt to Equity Ratio

PKG Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

PKG Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

0.95

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM

0.81

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y

0.76

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y

0.73

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y

0.85

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y

1.02

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y

0.96

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+17.60%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+25.69%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+29.74%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+11.75%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-6.45%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-0.95%

PKG Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPDEBT TO EQUITY RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)$21.19B0.950.810.760.73
International Paper Company (IP)vs ›$20.66B0.730.720.710.85
Rollins, Inc. (ROL)vs ›$20.61B0.760.690.630.55
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)vs ›$20.59B0.780.780.840.92
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Amcor plc (AMCR)vs ›$19.28B1.281.561.661.58
Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)vs ›$18.67B1.461.170.760.62
NVR, Inc. (NVR)vs ›$18.43B0.310.280.270.35
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)vs ›$24.03B2.742.742.512.45
Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs ›$25.02B1.051.041.311.32

Financial Health

Debt/Equity

0.95

Current Ratio

3.17

Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition

Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to equity ratio for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
The debt to equity ratio for PKG stock is 0.95.
Is Packaging Corporation of America's debt to equity ratio high or low?
The debt to equity ratio of 0.95 is 24% above its 5-year average of 0.76, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.61–0.95).
What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
The TTM average debt to equity ratio for PKG stock is 0.81.
What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for PKG stock is 0.76.
What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for PKG stock is 0.73.
What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for PKG stock is 0.85.
What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for PKG stock is 1.02.
What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for PKG stock is 0.96.

PKG Debt to Equity Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
2026-03-310.95
2025-12-310.95
2025-09-300.92
2025-06-300.61
2025-03-310.62
2024-12-310.63
2024-09-300.65
2024-06-300.77
2024-03-310.78
2023-12-310.79
2023-09-300.71
2023-06-300.72
2023-03-310.74
2022-12-310.76
2022-09-300.70
2022-06-300.70
2022-03-310.73
2021-12-310.76
2021-09-300.95
2021-06-300.79
2021-03-310.82
2020-12-310.84
2020-09-300.85
2020-06-300.87
2020-03-310.87
2019-12-310.89
2019-09-300.90
2019-06-300.94
2019-03-310.98
2018-12-310.94
2018-09-300.99
2018-06-301.05
2018-03-311.10
2017-12-311.21
2017-09-301.32
2017-06-301.38
2017-03-311.44
2016-12-311.52
2016-09-301.55
2016-06-301.39
2016-03-311.46
2015-12-311.42
2015-09-301.45
2015-06-301.49
2015-03-311.53
2014-12-311.56
2014-09-301.53
2014-06-301.66
2014-03-311.77
2013-12-311.90
2013-09-300.73
2013-06-300.77
2013-03-310.81
2012-12-310.85
2012-09-300.88
2012-06-301.33
2012-03-310.90
2011-12-310.89
2011-09-300.70
2011-06-300.67
2011-03-310.67
2010-12-310.67
2010-09-300.70
2010-06-300.74
2010-03-310.75
2009-12-310.76
2009-09-300.80
2009-06-300.86
2009-03-310.98
2008-12-311.00
2008-09-300.90
2008-06-301.12
2008-03-311.10
2007-12-310.89
2007-09-300.89
2007-06-300.93
2007-03-310.97
2006-12-311.11
2006-09-300.98
2006-06-301.03
2006-03-311.04
2005-12-311.02
2005-09-300.87
2005-06-300.85
2005-03-310.86
2004-12-310.85
2004-09-300.87
2004-06-300.89
2004-03-310.89
2003-12-310.88
2003-09-300.88
2003-06-300.91
2003-03-310.92
2002-12-310.93
2002-09-300.98
2002-06-300.99

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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
15,400 employees
www.packagingcorp.com
Consumer Cyclical / Packaging & Containers
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Packaging & Containers
CEO
Mark W. Kowlzan
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