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Packaging Corp of America(PKG)
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Reward40Moderate
Risk33Moderate
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2.2% dividend yield · Revenue growing 10% YoY
PKG
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USD · NYSE
Packaging Corp of America | Consumer Cyclical
Capital Destroyer
Market Cap:20.89Bn
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Reward Rating
40
Moderate
Bottom 10% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
33
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

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

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $231.90.

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 growth 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 3

  • Valuation29/100

    P/E 21.2× · PEG 1.86

  • Growth38/100

    Rev +2.0% CAGR · earnings -9.3%

  • Profitability41/100

    9% net margin · 17% 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 20.89B, and a P/E ratio of 27.1x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
💰 Profitability
Profitability metrics are mixed — margins may be under pressure.
⚠️ Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
💸 Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (40)

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.

Company Information
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Market Cap20.89B
P/E Ratio27.0559
Dividend Yield2.16%
52 Week High249.51
52 Week Low169.5674
Last AnnualDecember
IPO Date1/27/2000
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding90M
No. of Employees15,400
IndustryPackaging & Containers
ExchangeNYSE
Beta0.898
CurrencyUSD
Websitewww.packagingcorp.com
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