Amcor PLC (AMCR)vsPackaging Corp of America (PKG)
AMCR
Amcor PLC
$40.68
+1.30%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $18.77B
PKG
Packaging Corp of America
$234.03
-0.83%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $20.33B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Amcor PLC generates 141% more annual revenue ($22.19B vs $9.22B). PKG leads profitability with a 8.0% profit margin vs 3.1%. AMCR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.56. AMCR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
AMCR
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
PKG
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 77.4% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 6.7% — below average capital efficiency
3.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 15.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMCR
The strongest argument for AMCR centers on Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 77.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.56 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PKG
Revenue growth of 10.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AMCR
The primary concerns for AMCR are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : PKG
The primary concerns for PKG are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMCR profiles as a hypergrowth stock while PKG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
PKG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.83 — expect wider price swings.
AMCR is growing revenue faster at 77.4% — sustainability is the question.
PKG generates stronger free cash flow (165M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AMCR scores higher overall (64/100 vs 54/100) and 77.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Amcor PLC
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Amcor plc is an Australian-American, UK-domiciled packaging company. It develops and produces flexible packaging, rigid containers, specialty cartons, closures and services for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical-device, home and personal-care, and other products.
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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Packaging Corporation of America is an American manufacturing company based in Lake Forest, Illinois.
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