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Stock USPKGNYSEConsumer CyclicalProfitless Growth
Packaging Corp of America(PKG) Stock Analysis | Consumer Cyclical
USD --+0.00%
Reward44Moderate
Risk33Moderate
75%Data
2.3% dividend yield · Revenue growing 15% YoY
USD —+0.00 (+0.00%) Previous close · NYSE
Market Performance
Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.What is Packaging Corp of America?
Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper products in North America.
The brief on Packaging Corp of America
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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 20.54B, and a P/E ratio of 30.0x.
Financial Highlights
Investment Breakdown
Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.
Analysis
Reward: Moderate (44)Similar stocks to compare
A short list of Packaging & Containers names that are close enough in size to make side-by-side comparison useful.
Company Information
SectorConsumer Cyclical
IndustryPackaging & Containers
Market Cap20.54B
P/E Ratio29.9753
Dividend Yield2.28%
Beta0.771
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.
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