Packaging Corp of America (PKG) is a leading packaging & containers business based in the US. It opened the day at $213.18 after a previous close of $212.32. During the day the price has varied from a low of $209.09 to a high of $213.18.
The latest price was $210.22 (25 minute delay). Packaging Corp of America is listed on the NYSE and employs 14,900 staff. All prices are listed in US Dollars.Our top picks for where to buy Packaging Corp of America stock
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Packaging Corp of America stock price (NYSE: PKG)
Use our graph to track the performance of PKG stocks over time.Packaging Corp of America stocks at a glance
Open | $0.00 |
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High | $0.00 |
Low | $0.00 |
Close | $0.00 |
Previous close | $0.00 |
Change | $0.00 |
Change % | N/A |
Volume | 0 |
52-week range | $159.63 - $249.44 |
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50-day moving average | $233.19 |
200-day moving average | $208.18 |
Wall St. target price | $225.65 |
PE ratio | 23.7494 |
Dividend yield | $0 (2.1%) |
Earnings per share (TTM) | $8.94 |
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Packaging Corp of America price performance over time
Historical closes compared with the close of $210.22 from 2025-02-06
1 week (2025-01-31) | -1.15% |
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1 month (2025-01-08) | -8.02% |
3 months (2024-11-08) | -12.62% |
6 months (2024-08-08) | 6.84% |
1 year (2024-02-08) | 25.98% |
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2 years (2023-02-08) | 57.42% |
3 years (2022-02-08) | 53.75% |
5 years (2020-02-07) | 142.50% |
Is Packaging Corp of America stock undervalued or overvalued?
Valuing Packaging Corp of America stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of Packaging Corp of America's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.
Packaging Corp of America's P/E ratio
Packaging Corp of America's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 24x. In other words, Packaging Corp of America shares trade at around 24x recent earnings.
That's relatively low compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The low P/E ratio could mean that investors are pessimistic about the outlook for the stock or simply that they're under-valued.
Packaging Corp of America's PEG ratio
Packaging Corp of America's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 2.4541. A low ratio can be interpreted as meaning the stocks offer better value, while a higher ratio can be interpreted as meaning the stocks offer worse value.
The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into Packaging Corp of America's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the stock prices of multiple high-growth companies.
Packaging Corp of America's EBITDA
Packaging Corp of America's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is $1.6 billion.
The EBITDA is a measure of a Packaging Corp of America's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.
Packaging Corp of America financials
Revenue TTM | $8.2 billion |
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Operating margin TTM | 15.58% |
Gross profit TTM | $1.7 billion |
Return on assets TTM | 8.21% |
Return on equity TTM | 18.97% |
Profit margin | 9.46% |
Book value | $47.81 |
Market Capitalization | $19.1 billion |
TTM: trailing 12 months
Packaging Corp of America's environmental, social and governance track record
Environmental, social and governance (known as ESG) criteria are a set of three factors used to measure the sustainability and social impact of companies like Packaging Corp of America.
When it comes to ESG scores, lower is better, and lower scores are generally associated with lower risk for would-be investors.
Packaging Corp of America's total ESG risk score
Total ESG risk: 16.2
Socially conscious investors use ESG scores to screen how an investment aligns with their worldview, and Packaging Corp of America's overall score of 16.2 (as at 12/31/2018) is excellent – landing it in it in the 19th percentile of companies rated in the same sector.
ESG scores are increasingly used to estimate the level of risk a company like Packaging Corp of America is exposed to within the areas of "environmental" (carbon footprint, resource use etc.), "social" (health and safety, human rights etc.), and "governance" (anti-corruption, tax transparency etc.).
Packaging Corp of America's environmental score
Environmental score: 8.89/100
Packaging Corp of America's social score
Social score: 1.43/100
Packaging Corp of America's governance score
Governance score: 2.24/100
Packaging Corp of America's controversy score
Controversy score: 2/5
ESG scores also evaluate any incidences of controversy that a company has been involved in. Packaging Corp of America scored a 2 out of 5 for controversy – the second-highest score possible, reflecting that Packaging Corp of America has, for the most part, managed to keep its nose clean.
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) summary
Packaging Corp of America was last rated for ESG on: 2019-01-01.
Total ESG score | 16.2 |
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Total ESG percentile | 18.92 |
Environmental score | 8.89 |
Social score | 1.43 |
Governance score | 2.24 |
Level of controversy | 2 |
Packaging Corp of America stock dividends
Dividend payout ratio: 55.31% of net profits
Recently Packaging Corp of America has paid out, on average, around 100% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 0% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), Packaging Corp of America shareholders could enjoy a 0% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In Packaging Corp of America's case, that would currently equate to about $0 per share.
Packaging Corp of America's payout ratio would broadly be considered high, and as such this stock could appeal to those looking to generate an income. Bear in mind however that companies should normally also look to re-invest a decent amount of net profits to ensure future growth.
Packaging Corp of America's most recent dividend payout was on 14 January 2025. The latest dividend was paid out to all shareholders who bought their stocks by 19 December 2024 (the "ex-dividend date").
Packaging Corp of America stock price volatility
Over the last 12 months, Packaging Corp of America's stocks have ranged in value from as little as $159.6273 up to $249.4416. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta."
Beta is a measure of a stocks volatility in relation to the market. The market (NYSE average) beta is 1, while Packaging Corp of America's is 0.777. This would suggest that Packaging Corp of America's stocks are less volatile than average (for this exchange).
Packaging Corp of America overview
Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Packaging, Paper, and Corporate and Other. The Packaging segment offers various containerboard 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, independent brokers, and distribution partners. 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. This segment sells white papers through its sales and marketing organization. The Corporate and Other segment includes corporate support staff services and related assets and liabilities; and transportation assets, such as rail cars and trucks for transportation.
Frequently asked questions
What percentage of Packaging Corp of America is owned by insiders or institutions?Currently 1.413% of Packaging Corp of America stocks are held by insiders and 91.821% by institutions. How many people work for Packaging Corp of America?
Latest data suggests 14,900 work at Packaging Corp of America. When does the fiscal year end for Packaging Corp of America?
Packaging Corp of America's fiscal year ends in December. Where is Packaging Corp of America based?
Packaging Corp of America's address is: 1 North Field Court, Lake Forest, IL, United States, 60045 What is Packaging Corp of America's ISIN number?
Packaging Corp of America's international securities identification number is: US6951561090 What is Packaging Corp of America's CUSIP number?
Packaging Corp of America's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 695156109
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