Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Packaging Corp Of America (PKG) - $210.55 as of 10/8/2025 4:30:42 PM EST
Total Score
14 out of 30
Safety Score
65 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for PKG
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for PKG
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for PKG
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for PKG
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for PKG (65 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for PKG
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | PKG |
| Company Name | Packaging Corp Of America |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) is a leading American manufacturer of containerboard and corrugated packaging solutions, headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois. With a robust portfolio of products and a commitment to sustainability, the company is strategically positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable packaging in various industries. PKG operates state-of-the-art facilities and leverages innovative technologies to enhance production efficiency and customer service. As a key player in the packaging sector, Packaging Corporation of America is well-regarded for its operational excellence and strong financial performance, making it a compelling investment opportunity for institutional investors seeking exposure to the evolving packaging market. |
| Sector Name | CONSUMER CYCLICAL |
| Industry Name | PACKAGING & CONTAINERS |
| Most Recent Quarter | 6/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 10/22/2025 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 210.55 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 121.45 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 10/8/2025 4:30:42 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 413,864 |
| Average Daily Volume | 683,512 |
| 52-Week High | 244.78 |
| 52-Week Low | 170.61 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 23.41% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 21.25 |
| Industry PE | 25.86 |
| Sector PE | 31.26 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 22.30 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 24.04 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 29.43 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 31.68 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 3.54 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 8.76 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 51.83 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 4.19 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 2.89 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 11.38 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.23 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.10 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.44 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 4 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 1 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 89,979,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 18,945,078,450 |
| Institutional Ownership | 94.24% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 9/15/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 1.2500 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 1.2500 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 5.00 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 2.37% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 5.00 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 2.37% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 2.26% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 3.20% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 5.74% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 11.18% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 49.90% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 20.80% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 5.21% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 10.02 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 4.79 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 9.02 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 904,500,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 805,100,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 765,200,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 4.60% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 3.78% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 14.80% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 787,900,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 685,000,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 648,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -1,687,300,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -1,789,200,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 2,474,200,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 2,472,200,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 2,475,200,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.64 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.65 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 4,404,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 3,997,300,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 4,632,100,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 625,400,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 6.95 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 521,500,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 845,400,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.14 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.00 |
| MACD Signal | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 0.00 |
| Beta | 0.92 |
| RSI | 0.00 |
| 50-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 150-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 200-Day SMA | 0.00 |
System |
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| Modified | 10/7/2025 7:12:34 AM EST |