PKG

$202.73-1.66 (-0.81%)

Market ClosedAs of Mar 20, 8:00 PM UTC

Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper products in North America.

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Whystock Valuation Model

Calculated using a trailing P/E relative model adjusted by sector ROE and historical growth.
Current Price$202.73
Potential Downside
7.2%
Whystock Fair Value$188.20
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Fundamentals

SectorConsumer Cyclical
IndustryPackaging & Containers

Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper products in North America. The company operates through Packaging and Paper segments. The Packaging segment offers various containerboard and co...

Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$18.24B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
23.63
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.90
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROIC
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
19.67%
Quick Ratio
Pristine liquidity. Sufficient cash to cover all near-term obligations.
1.94

Recent News

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Mar 20, 2026

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BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
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Mar 19, 2026

How Is Packaging Corporation of America's Stock Performance Compared to Other Dividend Stocks?

Packaging Corporation of America has underperformed other dividend stocks over the past year, while Wall Street analysts remain moderately bullish about its prospects.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
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Mar 17, 2026

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A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner. Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
StockStory
Mar 9, 2026

Winners And Losers Of Q4: Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Vs The Rest Of The Industrial Packaging Stocks

The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) and the rest of the industrial packaging stocks fared in Q4.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
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NEUTRAL
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