PE Ratio: 31.04

Basis: FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 31.04 is 58% above its 5-year average of 19.69, near the high end of its 5-year range (10.39–33.43).

As of 2026-09-23T13:31:01.001Z. 25.49% above its 12-month average of 24.74.

PE Ratio (31.04) = Close Price ($239.01) / Diluted TTM EPS ($7.70)

PKG PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 31.0, P/E is above its 20-year median — higher than 99% of readings in its 20-year history.

P/E Comparison

PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?

The P/E ratio for PKG stock is 31.04.

Is Packaging Corporation of America's P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 31.04 is 58% above its 5-year average of 19.69, near the high end of its 5-year range (10.39–33.43).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for PKG stock is 24.74.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for PKG stock is 22.97.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for PKG stock is 19.69.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for PKG stock is 18.89.

What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?

The 15Y average P/E ratio for PKG stock is 18.69.

What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?

The 20Y average P/E ratio for PKG stock is 17.56.

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