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PKG Stock Price & Analysis — Packaging Corp of America (Consumer Cyclical >> Packaging & Containers)
PKG FAQ
What is PKG's P/E ratio?
Packaging Corp of America (PKG) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 31.70.
What is PKG's ROE?
Packaging Corp of America reports a Return on Equity (ROE) of 527.50%.
What is PKG's dividend yield?
Packaging Corp of America offers a dividend yield of 1.01%.
What is PKG's Quality Score?
Our AI rates PKG's overall financial quality at 69 out of 100, based on profitability, growth, debt and earnings stability.
Is now a good time to buy PKG?
Our AI Timing Score for PKG is 91 out of 100, indicating the relative attractiveness of buying at the current price using technical and momentum signals.
Which sector does PKG belong to?
Packaging Corp of America is classified under the Consumer Cyclical >> Packaging & Containers sector on the NYSE exchange
PKG AI Analysis Summary
Our AI summary for PKG: Packaging Corp of America (NYSE), Consumer Cyclical >> Packaging & Containers sector. The stock currently trades at a P/E of 31.70, ROE of 527.50%, a dividend yield of 1.01%. Its financial Quality Score stands at 69/100 — mid-range fundamentals relative to the market. The AI Timing Score is 91/100 — multiple technical signals currently support price momentum. All scores are recomputed automatically after each market close from official exchange data. This is systematically generated analysis, not personalized investment advice.
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PKG, the overall quality is ok ( Quality = 69) and the timing to buy is ...(Sign In to See)...
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- Signal
- NEUTRAL
- Signal Description
- Company financial health is OK
- Reason
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Growth of ROA was below our criteria in the last year.
Net profit margin is relatively low.
Acceleration of net profit margin growth rate is below our criteria
Historical net profit margin is relatively low.
88 Sign in
TIMING
- Signal
- OUTPERFORM
- Signal Descri...
- Good
- Reason
- Momentum indicators aligned on the daily timeframe
In details, quality factors are ok , financial health is not quite good , and ability to make profit is not good , ...
| Quality Factors |
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64% |
| In Recommendations? | Not in any sections |
| Select Rate | 0.00 From 30 days period |
| Watch Rate | 0.00 From 30 days period |
| News Score | 88 |
| Magic Formula Rank by ROA |
1660
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| Magic Formula Rank by ROE |
1660
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| Magic Formula Rank by ROIC |
1871
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| Price | 251.09 |
| PBV / Sector |
167.21 / 11.82
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| Earning Per Share | 7.92 |
| PE / Sector |
31.70 / 19.89
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| PEG or PE/Growth / Sector |
-4.24 / 8.85
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| Average 1M Daily Value |
163.06 M
GREAT
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| Average 1W Daily Value |
158.28 M
GREAT
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| Timing Factors |
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57% |
| Financial Health |
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58% |
| Ability to Make Profit |
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45% |
| Return to Investors |
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12% |
| Registration Details |
| Analyze Date | 2026-08-04 08:02:00 |
| Symbol | PKG |
| Name | PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA |
| Sector | Consumer Cyclical >> Packaging & Containers |
| Market | NYSE |
| Listed Shares | 89.10 M |
| Par Value | N/A |
| Calculated From | Quarter |
| Sign | N/A |
| Market Cap (M.USD) / Sector Average | 21,904.01 / 8,653.36 |
| News, Concensus, ... |
| Estimation Consensus | See at WSJ.com |
| Full details | See at WSJ.com |
| Chart | See in Chart feature |
| News | See at Yahoo Finance |
Address: 1 North Field Court, Lake Forest, IL, United States, 60045
Phone: 847 482 3000
Website: https://www.packagingcorp.com
Employees: 16,800
Description: 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 linerboard and corrugated packaging products, such as conventional shipping containers used to protect and transport manufactured goods; multi-color boxes and displays that help to merchandise the packaged product in retail locations; and honeycomb protective packaging products, as well as packaging for meat, fresh fruit and vegetables, processed food, beverages, and other industrial and consumer products. This segment sells its corrugated products through a direct sales and marketing organization. The Paper segment manufactures and sells commodity and specialty papers, as well as communication papers, including cut-size office papers, and printing and converting papers; and white papers. This segment sells papers through its sales and marketing organization. Packaging Corporation of America was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Analyst Ratings & Target Price
ME vs SECTOR Consumer Cyclical >> Packaging & Containers
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