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Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Price/FCF Ratio: 29.54

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Is Packaging Corporation of America’s Price/FCF ratio high or low?

Packaging Corporation of America's Price/FCF ratio of 29.54 is 18% above its 5-year average of 25.09, around the middle of its 5-year range (15.26–37.76).

3.64% above its 12-month average of 28.50.

P/E Ratio|FCF Growth|Operating Margin|All Metrics
PKG Price/FCF Ratio

PKG Price/FCF Ratio Chart

29.54
-7.66% 1Y
PKG Price/FCF Ratio

PKG Average Price/FCF Ratio Chart

PKG Price/FCF Ratio

PKG Current vs Average Price/FCF Ratio Chart

PKG Price/FCF Ratio Metrics

PRICE/FCF RATIO

29.54

PRICE/FCF RATIO AVG TTM

28.50

PRICE/FCF RATIO AVG 3Y

25.67

PRICE/FCF RATIO AVG 5Y

25.09

PRICE/FCF RATIO AVG 10Y

20.91

PRICE/FCF RATIO AVG 15Y

20.84

PRICE/FCF RATIO AVG 20Y

19.60

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+3.64%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+15.06%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+17.75%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+41.29%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+41.77%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+50.73%

PKG Competitors' Price/FCF Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPPRICE/FCF RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)$20.74B29.5428.5025.6725.09
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)vs ›$19.75B19.2724.6222.3422.60
International Paper Company (IP)vs ›$19.36B35.1632.0319.5915.79
SharkNinja, Inc. (SN)vs ›$19.09B50.7649.8952.2352.23
Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)vs ›$18.71BN/AN/AN/AN/A
Amcor plc (AMCR)vs ›$18.69B15.4113.1416.2317.62
NVR, Inc. (NVR)vs ›$18.26B16.0918.1817.5916.12
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)vs ›$24.45B15.9119.1320.6120.94
Flutter Entertainment plc (FLUT)vs ›$16.98B24.0545.1251.9451.94
Stellantis N.V. (STLA)vs ›$16.92BN/A106.3551.4843.99

Free Cash Flow Valuation

P/FCF Ratio

29.5

FCF Yield

3.39%

Packaging Corporation of America Price/FCF Ratio Formula & Definition

P/FCF measures market price relative to free cash flow per share. Free cash flow is operating cash flow after capital expenditures.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Packaging Corporation of America Price/FCF Ratio FAQ

What is the Price/FCF ratio for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
The Price/FCF ratio for PKG stock is 29.54.
Is Packaging Corporation of America's Price/FCF ratio high or low?
Packaging Corporation of America's Price/FCF ratio of 29.54 is 18% above its 5-year average of 25.09, around the middle of its 5-year range (15.26–37.76).
What is the TTM average Price/FCF ratio for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
The TTM average Price/FCF ratio for PKG stock is 28.50.
What is the 3Y average Price/FCF ratio for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
The 3Y average Price/FCF ratio for PKG stock is 25.67.
What is the 5Y average Price/FCF ratio for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
The 5Y average Price/FCF ratio for PKG stock is 25.09.
What is the 10Y average Price/FCF ratio for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
The 10Y average Price/FCF ratio for PKG stock is 20.91.
What is the 15Y average Price/FCF ratio for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
The 15Y average Price/FCF ratio for PKG stock is 20.84.
What is the 20Y average Price/FCF ratio for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
The 20Y average Price/FCF ratio for PKG stock is 19.60.

Packaging Corporation of America Price/FCF Ratio History

DATEPRICE/FCF RATIO
2026-06-2329.54
2026-06-2229.70
2026-06-1829.06
2026-06-1729.09
2026-06-1629.13
2026-06-1529.18
2026-06-1228.96
2026-06-1128.47
2026-06-1027.49
2026-06-0928.85
2026-06-0827.84
2026-06-0528.27
2026-06-0428.51
2026-06-0328.47
2026-06-0228.53
2026-06-0128.13
2026-05-2927.78
2026-05-2827.68
2026-05-2727.66
2026-05-2627.72
2026-05-2227.40
2026-05-2127.12
2026-05-2027.05
2026-05-1925.78
2026-05-1826.73
2026-05-1526.91
2026-05-1427.93
2026-05-1327.69
2026-05-1227.91
2026-05-1128.11
2026-05-0828.50
2026-05-0727.48
2026-05-0627.89
2026-05-0527.39
2026-05-0426.82
2026-05-0126.82
2026-04-3026.25
2026-04-2926.57
2026-04-2827.37
2026-04-2726.14
2026-04-2426.18
2026-04-2326.44
2026-04-2225.24
2026-04-2125.89
2026-04-2026.24
2026-04-1726.24
2026-04-1625.53
2026-04-1525.46
2026-04-1425.82
2026-04-1325.88
2026-04-1025.38
2026-04-0925.59
2026-04-0825.95
2026-04-0725.03
2026-04-0625.26
2026-04-0225.14
2026-04-0125.98
2026-03-3126.10
2026-03-3025.71
2026-03-2726.10
2026-03-2626.14
2026-03-2526.24
2026-03-2426.26
2026-03-2325.71
2026-03-2024.93
2026-03-1925.13
2026-03-1825.75
2026-03-1726.56
2026-03-1626.43
2026-03-1326.38
2026-03-1226.32
2026-03-1127.37
2026-03-1027.22
2026-03-0927.40
2026-03-0627.36
2026-03-0527.82
2026-03-0428.60
2026-03-0328.46
2026-03-0228.43
2026-02-2728.55
2026-02-2628.51
2026-02-2528.79
2026-02-2428.54
2026-02-2328.12
2026-02-2029.57
2026-02-1929.79
2026-02-1829.80
2026-02-1729.97
2026-02-1330.71
2026-02-1230.55
2026-02-1130.49
2026-02-1030.14
2026-02-0929.76
2026-02-0629.78
2026-02-0528.91
2026-02-0428.98
2026-02-0327.98
2026-02-0227.89
2026-01-3027.75
2026-01-2927.45
2026-01-2827.13
2026-01-2727.88
2026-01-2627.66
2026-01-2328.10
2026-01-2227.27
2026-01-2127.43
2026-01-2027.07
2026-01-1627.59
2026-01-1527.67
2026-01-1427.42
2026-01-1327.26
2026-01-1227.08
2026-01-0927.35
2026-01-0826.66
2026-01-0725.78
2026-01-0626.40
2026-01-0526.32
2026-01-0226.32
2025-12-3125.71
2025-12-3025.96
2025-12-2926.03
2025-12-2626.04
2025-12-2425.85
2025-12-2325.79
2025-12-2225.75
2025-12-1925.29
2025-12-1825.44
2025-12-1725.22
2025-12-1625.39
2025-12-1525.49
2025-12-1225.57
2025-12-1125.59
2025-12-1025.26
2025-12-0924.11
2025-12-0824.53
2025-12-0524.74
2025-12-0424.51
2025-12-0324.68
2025-12-0224.01
2025-12-0125.34
2025-11-2825.44
2025-11-2625.37
2025-11-2525.09
2025-11-2424.60
2025-11-2124.60
2025-11-2023.90
2025-11-1924.22
2025-11-1824.51
2025-11-1724.52
2025-11-1424.59
2025-11-1324.82
2025-11-1224.99
2025-11-1125.31
2025-11-1025.02
2025-11-0725.00
2025-11-0624.70
2025-11-0528.56
2025-11-0428.28
2025-11-0328.05
2025-10-3128.08
2025-10-3028.13
2025-10-2928.21
2025-10-2829.57
2025-10-2729.63
2025-10-2429.38
2025-10-2330.59
2025-10-2229.94
2025-10-2129.85
2025-10-2029.53
2025-10-1729.16
2025-10-1629.45
2025-10-1530.07
2025-10-1430.23
2025-10-1329.80
2025-10-1029.65
2025-10-0930.32
2025-10-0830.59
2025-10-0730.20
2025-10-0630.54
2025-10-0330.77
2025-10-0230.93
2025-10-0130.82
2025-09-3031.26
2025-09-2931.02
2025-09-2630.97
2025-09-2530.57
2025-09-2430.88
2025-09-2330.65
2025-09-2230.51
2025-09-1930.30
2025-09-1830.69
2025-09-1730.42
2025-09-1630.33
2025-09-1530.38
2025-09-1230.86
2025-09-1131.13
2025-09-1030.56
2025-09-0930.70
2025-09-0830.97
2025-09-0531.59
2025-09-0431.08
2025-09-0330.54
2025-09-0231.05
2025-08-2931.26
2025-08-2831.07
2025-08-2730.22
2025-08-2630.35
2025-08-2530.44
2025-08-2230.51
2025-08-2130.17
2025-08-2028.42
2025-08-1928.43
2025-08-1827.84
2025-08-1527.74
2025-08-1428.19
2025-08-1328.80
2025-08-1228.54
2025-08-1128.20
2025-08-0828.17
2025-08-0727.95
2025-08-0632.59
2025-08-0532.81
2025-08-0432.73
2025-08-0132.45
2025-07-3132.85
2025-07-3033.64
2025-07-2934.43
2025-07-2834.62
2025-07-2535.01
2025-07-2434.91
2025-07-2334.98
2025-07-2234.80
2025-07-2134.14
2025-07-1833.88
2025-07-1734.29
2025-07-1634.34
2025-07-1533.85
2025-07-1434.48
2025-07-1134.91
2025-07-1035.13
2025-07-0934.60
2025-07-0834.38
2025-07-0734.12
2025-07-0334.30
2025-07-0234.24
2025-07-0134.37
2025-06-3031.95
2025-06-2732.11
2025-06-2631.81
2025-06-2531.68
2025-06-2432.11
2025-06-2331.99
2025-06-2031.68
2025-06-1831.57
2025-06-1731.59
2025-06-1632.12
2025-06-1331.97
2025-06-1232.77
2025-06-1132.76
2025-06-1033.44

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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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