PKG
Packaging Corp of America
NYSE: PKG · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS
$216.05
-2.94% today
Updated 2026-04-29
Market cap
$19.27B
P/E ratio
26.22
P/S ratio
2.09x
EPS (TTM)
$8.24
Dividend yield
1.68%
52W range
$174 – $248
Volume
1.0M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
54
out of 100
Grade: C
Hold
Investment rating
4.0
Growth
C4.3
Quality
C7.0
Profitability
B+4.0
Valuation
C1/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
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Altman Z-Score
—
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$231.20
+7.01%
12-Month target
$212.27
-1.75%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$141.64
Margin of safety
-72.66%
1 Strong Buy5 Buy4 Hold0 Sell1 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $127.60M — positive
+ Revenue growth 10.60% QoQ
Risks
- Piotroski 1/9 — weak financial health
- 72.66% above intrinsic value
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $8.48B | $7.80B | $8.38B | $8.99B | $9.22B |
| Net income | $1.03B | $765.20M | $805.10M | $768.90M | $170.90M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $8.24 |
| Free cash flow | $670.80M | $845.40M | $521.50M | $728.60M | $127.60M |
| Profit margin | 12.15% | 9.81% | 9.60% | 8.55% | 8.04% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 | SHIRLEY, DONALD R. | Buy | 6,254 | — |
| 2026-03-27 | SHIRLEY, DONALD R. | Sale | 2,650 | $212.25 |
| 2026-03-27 | SHIRLEY, DONALD R. | Buy | 478 | — |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Packaging Corp of America trades at $216.05. representing a P/E of 26.22x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 54/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 1/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. TTM revenue stands at $9.22B. with profit margins at 8.04%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $141.64.
Frequently asked questions
What is Packaging Corp of America's stock price?
Packaging Corp of America (PKG) trades at $216.05.
Is Packaging Corp of America overvalued?
Smart Value Score 54/100 (Grade C, Hold). DCF value $141.64.
What is the price target of Packaging Corp of America (PKG)?
The analyst target price is $231.20, representing +7.0% upside from the current price of $216.05.
What is the intrinsic value of Packaging Corp of America (PKG)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $141.64, a -72.7% margin of safety versus $216.05.
What is Packaging Corp of America's revenue?
TTM revenue is $9.22B.
Piotroski F-Score?
1/9 — weak financial health.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER CYCLICAL
IndustryPACKAGING & CONTAINERS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio2.09x
ROE17.20%
Beta0.92
50D MA$217.29
200D MA$210.89
Shares out0.09B
Float0.09B
Short ratio—
Avg volume1.0M
Performance
1 week+1.49%
1 month+2.26%
3 months-2.92%
YTD+4.76%
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