Valuation dashboard for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) with P/E 31.63, P/B 4.89, EV/EBITDA 13.85 and dividend yield 2.14%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Consumer Cyclical companies.
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.
Analysis Summary
Packaging Corporation of America reported revenue of $8.99B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 6.2%. Net income reached $768.9M, with a 10.8% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 20.5%, operating margin 13.3%, net margin 7.4%.
At $256.82 (closing price, October 30, 2026), PKG trades at a P/E of 31.63 and an ROE of 15.62%. Market capitalisation stands at $22.9B, placing it among large-cap names.
Balance sheet quality for PKG: current ratio of 3.2. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 31.63 |
| Price / Book | 4.89 |
| EV / EBITDA | 13.85 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.14% |
Valuation Models
| DCF Fair Value | $171.38 |
| vs Current Price | -33.3% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG | Packaging Corporation of America | $22.9B | 31.63 | 4.89 | 15.6% |
| IP | International Paper Company | $19.3B | 1.47 | -24.2% | |
| AMCR | Amcor plc | $21.9B | 19.91 | 1.84 | 9.5% |
| CCK | Crown Holdings, Inc. | $12.9B | 16.61 | 4.38 | 27.1% |
| SON | Sonoco Products Company | $4.9B | 1.77 | -6.1% | |
| GEF | Greif, Inc. | $3.8B | 4.69 | 1.56 | 33.4% |
| GPK | Graphic Packaging Holding Company | $2.6B | 13.56 | 0.82 | 5.9% |
Price
| Price | $256.82 (closing price, October 30, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $22.9B |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 15.62% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 9.88% |
| Return on Assets | 6.59% |
| Gross Margin | 20.53% |
| Operating Margin | 13.33% |
| Net Margin | 7.39% |
Related companies: IP · AMCR · CCK · SON · GEF · GPK
Explore sector: Consumer Cyclical · Packaging & Containers
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