Packaging Corp of America (PKG)vsReynolds Consumer Products Inc (REYN)
PKG
Packaging Corp of America
$256.04
+1.30%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $21.90B
REYN
Reynolds Consumer Products Inc
$26.52
+0.87%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $5.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Packaging Corp of America generates 152% more annual revenue ($9.53B vs $3.79B). REYN leads profitability with a 9.1% profit margin vs 7.3%. REYN trades at a lower P/E of 15.3x. PKG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
PKG
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
REYN
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 21.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
7.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
0.6% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PKG
Revenue growth of 14.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : REYN
The strongest argument for REYN centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : PKG
The primary concerns for PKG are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : REYN
The primary concerns for REYN are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PKG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
PKG is growing revenue faster at 14.7% — sustainability is the question.
PKG generates stronger free cash flow (165M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor PACKAGING & CONTAINERS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
PKG scores higher overall (54/100 vs 52/100) and 14.7% 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.
Packaging Corp of America
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Packaging Corporation of America is an American manufacturing company based in Lake Forest, Illinois.
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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Reynolds Consumer Products Inc. produces and sells kitchen, waste and storage products, and tableware categories in the United States and internationally.
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