PKG - Packaging Corp Of America Stock Analysis
Packaging Corp Of America (PKG) is a publicly traded company listed on the NYSE. It operates in the Packaging & Containers industry, part of the broader Consumer Cyclical sector. The company has a market capitalization of 19.91B, generates annual revenue of 8.77B, and reports net income of 887.30M. As of the latest data, the stock is trading at 221.33 USD.
From a valuation and risk perspective, the stock presents the following profile: The stock is moderately valued and aligns with market expectations for established companies. The PEG ratio is within a normal range, suggesting the stock is fairly priced for its expected growth. The company maintains a healthy balance between debt and equity, which is typical for stable businesses. The stock offers a moderate dividend yield (2.27%), which may appeal to income-focused investors. The stock has average market volatility, aligning with general market movement.
Analyst recommendation stands at Hold (3.62), indicating current market sentiment. Institutional ownership is reported at 95.38%, reflecting confidence from large investors. Over the last 12 months, the stock has shown a performance of -5.90%, trading within a 52-week range of 172.71 - 242.68.
PKG - Packaging Corp Of America
221.33
Analyst Consensus
Hold 3.62
PKG – Analyst Rating Summary
- Strong Buy: 3
- Buy: 5
- Hold: 7
- Sell: 1
- Strong Sell: 0
- Total Analysts: 16
| Index: | S&P 500 | P/E: | 22.38 | EPS (ttm): | 9.89 | Insider Own: | 2.38% | Shs Outstand: | 89.98M | Perf Week: | 0.90% |
| Market Cap: | 19.91B | Forward P/E: | 19.87 | EPS next Y: | 11.14 | Insider Trans: | -1.15% | Shs Float: | 87.84M | Perf Month: | 8.68% |
| Income(ttm): | 887.30M | PEG: | 1.80 | EPS next Q: | 2.40 | Inst Own: | 95.38% | Short Float: | 2.96% | Perf Quarter: | 7.79% |
| Revenue(ttm): | 8.77B | P/S: | 2.27 | EPS this Y: | 9.76% | Inst Trans: | 0.59% | Short Ratio: | 3.20 | Perf Half Y: | 10.77% |
| Book/sh: | 52.85 | P/B: | 4.19 | EPS next Y: | 12.28% | ROA: | 8.99% | Short Interest: | 2.60M | Perf Year: | -5.90% |
| Cash/sh: | 8.10 | P/C: | 27.33 | EPS next 5Y: | 11.01% | ROE: | 19.68% | 52W Range: | 172.71 - 242.68 | Perf YTD: | 7.32% |
| Dividend Est.: | 5.02 (2.27%) | P/FCF: | 27.46 | EPS past 3/5Y: | 0.38% 3.99% | ROIC: | 9.84% | 52W High: | 242.68 -8.80% | Beta: | 0.89 |
| Dividend TTM: | 5.00 (2.26%) | Quick Ratio: | 2.00 | Sales past 3/5Y: | 2.74% 3.78% | Gross Margin: | 21.79% | 52W Low: | 172.71 28.15% | Perf 5Y: | 51.77% |
| Dividend Ex-Date: | Dec 15, 2025 | Current Ratio: | 3.16 | EPS Y/Y TTM: | 15.31% | Oper. Margin: | 14.49% | RSI (14): | 67.44 | Volatility: | 1.76% 2.06% |
| Employees: | 15400 | Debt/Eq: | 0.92 | Sales Y/Y TTM: | 7.30% | Profit Margin: | 10.12% | Recom: | 2.36 | Target Price: | 236.44 |
| Option/Short: | Yes / Yes | LT Debt/Eq: | 0.90 | EPS Q/Q: | -4.87% | Payout: | 55.97% | Rel Volume: | 0.69 | Prev Close: | 221.96 |
| Sales Surprise: | 0.44% | EPS Surprise: | -3.32% | Sales Q/Q: | 6.00% | Earnings: | Jan 27 AMC | Avg Volume: | 813.33K | Price: | 221.33 |
| SMA20: | 4.58% | SMA50: | 8.32% | SMA200: | 10.37% | Undervalued: 6.83% | Volume: | 564,486 | Change: | -0.28% | |
Graham Classic formula value: 271.04
(P/E=8 * 1g) Min value: 168.82
(current P/E * 2g) Max value: 394.31
Average value: 278.06
About Packaging Corp Of America
Packaging Corporation of America engages in the production of container products. It operates through the following segments: Packaging, Paper, and Corporate and Other. The Packaging segment offers a variety of corrugated packaging products, such as conventional shipping containers. The Paper segment manufactures and sells a range of papers, including communication-based papers, and pressure sensitive papers. The Corporate and Other segment focuses on transportation assets, such as rail cars, and trucks. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, IL.
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