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Packaging Corp of America(PKG) Stock Analysis | Consumer Cyclical

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Reward43Moderate
Risk40Moderate
75%Data
2.1% dividend yield · Revenue growing 15% YoY
Profitless Growth
Market Cap:21.42Bn
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Reward Rating
43
Moderate
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
Bottom 25% of stocksView factors
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Risk Rating
40
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Earnings Ex-dividend

Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $260.50.

What is Packaging Corp of America?

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

PKG · Verdict

Moderate reward · moderate risk

PKG's standout is cash flow; valuation and profitability weigh on the picture.

Based on 88% data coverage

PKG · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 1

  • Cash flow80/100

    8% free-cash-flow margin

Watchouts 2

  • Valuation32/100

    P/E 23.3× · PEG 1.91

  • Profitability39/100

    9% net margin · 15% ROE

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Packaging Corp of America?

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 company is listed on the NYSE in USA, operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, with a market capitalisation of 21.42B, and a P/E ratio of 31.2x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

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Reward: Moderate (43)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with momentum and size offering the most support. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Company Information
SectorConsumer Cyclical
IndustryPackaging & Containers
Market Cap21.42B
P/E Ratio31.2195
Dividend Yield2.15%
Beta0.807
Insider Activity
12M windowQuiet
Fewer than three real open-market insider trades in the last 12 months. Mechanical activity (option exercises, RSU vests) is excluded from the signal.
6 disclosures without share count
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