GROWTH
Top line stable.
+7.2% YoY versus +7.5% prior. 3y CAGR +2.0%.
+7.2%
Packaging Corporation of America PKG
Consumer Discretionary · Market Cap: $20.4B
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Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
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Consumer Discretionary · Market Cap: $20.4B
Live price unavailable
Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
The Question
Bottom line: PKG currently has no legendary investor models qualifying — see /stock/PKG/valuation for the per-model breakdown, but earns a C sector grade (51/100) in Consumer Discretionary. Use the per-tab analysis to form your own view. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
Yes — Packaging Corporation of America's 16.1% ROE ranks above the S&P 500 median, and D/E 1.12 stays within healthy bounds.
Financial story
Yes — Packaging Corporation of America's 16.1% ROE shows strong capital efficiency, and its 1.12 debt-to-equity stays within healthy bounds.
+7.2% YoY versus +7.5% prior. 3y CAGR +2.0%.
+7.2%Net margin 8.6% versus 9.6% prior (−1.1pp). Operating 14.0%.
8.6%P/E 27.1x — 28% above the 5y median of 21.1x. Forward 21.5x hints at EPS expansion next year.
27.1xHow does PKG compare?
Investor verdicts for PKG are listed in the valuation tab. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
PKG's P/E ratio is 27.3x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
Investor verdicts vary by methodology. Full breakdown by investor and signal is in the valuation tab.
PKG's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
PKG is in the Consumer Discretionary sector. Sector ranking and peer comparison are in the sector tab.
0 of 6 legendary investor models rate PKG a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
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Sign in to see the rankingPKG sits at #60 in Consumer Discretionary with a C grade (51/100).
