Packaging Corporation of America

  • Market Cap: Mid Cap
  • Industry: Packaging
  • ISIN: US6951561090
USD
196.63
-1.32 (-0.67%)
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stock-summaryPrice Point
High/Low

1Day

52 Week

Valuation
Technical
Day's Volume

CASH

732.27 k

Shareholding (Mar 2025)

FII

20.03%

Held by 329 FIIs

DII

37.47%

Held by 54 DIIs

Promoter

0.39%

How big is Packaging Corporation of America?

22-Jun-2025

As of Jun 18, Packaging Corporation of America has a market capitalization of $16.77 billion, with recent net sales of $8.54 billion and a net profit of $855.90 million.

Market Cap: As of Jun 18, Packaging Corporation of America has a market capitalization of 16,767.78 million, classifying it as a Mid Cap company.<BR><BR>Recent Quarterly Performance: For the latest four quarters, the company reported net sales of 8,544.80 million and a net profit of 855.90 million.<BR><BR>Balance Sheet Snapshot: As of Dec 24, the company's shareholder's funds amounted to 4,404.00 million, while total assets were reported at 9,022.00 million.

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What does Packaging Corporation of America do?

22-Jun-2025

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) produces containerboard products and uncoated freesheet, operating in the mid-cap packaging industry. As of March 2025, it reported net sales of $2.14 billion and a net profit of $202 million.

Overview:<BR>Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a producer of containerboard products and uncoated freesheet, operating in the packaging industry within the mid-cap market segment.<BR><BR>Financial Snapshot:<BR>Most recent Net Sales: 2,141 Million (Quarterly Results - Mar 2025) <BR>Most recent Net Profit: 202 Million (Quarterly Results - Mar 2025) <BR>Market-cap: USD 16,767.78 Million (Mid Cap)<BR><BR>Key Metrics:<BR>P/E: 21.00 <BR>Dividend Yield: 201.76% <BR>Debt Equity: 0.38 <BR>Return on Equity: 19.07% <BR>Price to Book: 3.73 <BR><BR>Contact Details:<BR>Address: 1955 W FIELD CT, LAKE FOREST IL: 60045 <BR>Tel: ['1 847 4823000', '1 877 4542509'] <BR>Fax: 1 847 4824545 <BR>Website: https://www.packagingcorp.com/

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Who are in the management team of Packaging Corporation of America?

22-Jun-2025

As of March 2022, the management team of Packaging Corporation of America includes Mr. Mark Kowlzan (Chairman and CEO), Mr. Samuel Mencoff (Lead Independent Director), Mr. Paul Stecko (Director), and independent directors Ms. Cheryl Beebe, Mr. Duane Farrington, and Ms. Donna Harman.

As of March 2022, the management team of Packaging Corporation of America includes Mr. Mark Kowlzan, who serves as the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. Additionally, the board features Mr. Samuel Mencoff as the Lead Independent Director, Mr. Paul Stecko as a Director, and independent directors Ms. Cheryl Beebe, Mr. Duane Farrington, and Ms. Donna Harman. <BR><BR>In summary, as of March 2022, the key members of the management team are Mr. Mark Kowlzan, Mr. Samuel Mencoff, Mr. Paul Stecko, Ms. Cheryl Beebe, Mr. Duane Farrington, and Ms. Donna Harman.

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Is Packaging Corporation of America overvalued or undervalued?

20-Sep-2025

As of July 23, 2025, Packaging Corporation of America is considered an attractive investment due to its undervaluation with a P/E ratio of 21 and strong long-term performance, despite recent short-term underperformance compared to the S&P 500.

As of 23 July 2025, the valuation grade for Packaging Corporation of America has moved from fair to attractive, indicating a more favorable outlook for the stock. The company appears to be undervalued based on its current metrics, with a P/E ratio of 21, an EV to EBITDA of 10.99, and a PEG ratio of 1.16. In comparison to peers, International Paper Co. has a significantly higher P/E ratio of 52.31, while Amcor Plc shows a P/E of 22.17, suggesting that Packaging Corporation of America is priced more attractively relative to its competitors.<BR><BR>Despite some recent underperformance, particularly in the 1W and YTD returns, where it returned -1.41% and -4.96% compared to the S&P 500's 1.05% and 12.22%, respectively, the company's strong long-term performance is notable, with a 3Y return of 81.21% against the S&P 500's 70.41%. This indicates that while there may be short-term volatility, the company's fundamentals suggest it is a solid investment opportunity.

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Is Packaging Corporation of America technically bullish or bearish?

20-Sep-2025

As of September 8, 2025, Packaging Corporation of America shows a neutral technical trend with mixed indicators, including a mildly bullish weekly MACD and a mildly bearish monthly MACD, while underperforming the S&P 500 over the past year but outperforming it over the last three years, suggesting a cautious investment approach.

As of 8 September 2025, the technical trend for Packaging Corporation of America has changed from mildly bullish to sideways. The current stance is neutral, with mixed indicators influencing the outlook. The weekly MACD is bullish, while the monthly MACD is mildly bearish. Bollinger Bands indicate a mildly bullish trend on both weekly and monthly time frames. Moving averages show a mildly bearish signal on the daily chart. The KST is bullish weekly but mildly bearish monthly, and Dow Theory reflects a mildly bullish stance on both time frames. <BR><BR>In terms of performance, the stock has underperformed the S&P 500 over the year with a return of 0.73% compared to the S&P 500's 17.14%, but it has outperformed over the 3-year period with a return of 81.21% versus 70.41%. Overall, the mixed signals suggest a cautious approach.

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Poor long term growth as Operating profit has grown by an annual rate 6.44% of over the last 5 years

 
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Negative results in Jun 25

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Below par performance in long term as well as near term

stock-summaryMojo Parameters
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Stock DNA
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Industry

Packaging

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Market cap

USD 19,429 Million (Mid Cap)

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P/E

21.00

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Industry P/E

NA

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Dividend Yield

174.12%

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Debt Equity

0.36

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Return on Equity

19.06%

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Price to Book

4.19

Revenue and Profits:
Net Sales:
2,171 Million
(Quarterly Results - Jun 2025)
Net Profit:
240 Million
stock-summaryTotal Returns
Total Returns (Price + Dividend) stock-summary
TimePeriod
Price Return
Dividend Return
Total Return
3 Months
-9.27%
0%
-9.27%
6 Months
1.7%
0%
1.7%
1 Year
-19.41%
0%
-19.41%
2 Years
16.8%
0%
16.8%
3 Years
42.67%
0%
42.67%
4 Years
47.61%
0%
47.61%
5 Years
47.65%
0%
47.65%

Packaging Corporation of America for the last several years.

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News
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No corporate action available
stock-summaryKey Factors
Quality key factors stock-summary
Factor
Value
Sales Growth (5y)
5.15%
EBIT Growth (5y)
6.44%
EBIT to Interest (avg)
17.77
Debt to EBITDA (avg)
1.07
Net Debt to Equity (avg)
0.38
Sales to Capital Employed (avg)
1.20
Tax Ratio
24.68%
Dividend Payout Ratio
55.97%
Pledged Shares
0
Institutional Holding
95.19%
ROCE (avg)
20.92%
ROE (avg)
20.65%
Valuation key factors
Factor
Value
P/E Ratio
21
Industry P/E
Price to Book Value
3.93
EV to EBIT
15.78
EV to EBITDA
10.99
EV to Capital Employed
3.12
EV to Sales
2.27
PEG Ratio
1.16
Dividend Yield
254.40%
ROCE (Latest)
19.76%
ROE (Latest)
19.07%
Technicals key factors
Indicator
Weekly
Monthly
MACD
Bearish
Mildly Bearish
RSI
No Signal
No Signal
Bollinger Bands
Mildly Bearish
Mildly Bearish
Moving Averages
Mildly Bullish (Daily)
KST
Mildly Bearish
Mildly Bearish
Dow Theory
Mildly Bearish
Mildly Bearish
OBV
No Trend
No Trend
stock-summary Technical Indicator Scale: Bearish, Mildly Bearish, Sideways, Mildly Bullish, Bullish  Turned 
stock-summaryShareholding
Shareholding Snapshot : Mar 2025stock-summary
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Majority shareholders

Domestic Funds

Domestic Funds

Held in 124 Schemes (42.11%)

Foreign Institutions

Held by 329 Foreign Institutions (20.03%)

Strategic Entities with highest holding

Highest Public shareholder

stock-summaryFinancial
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Quarterly Results Snapshot (Consolidated) - Jun'25 - QoQstock-summary
Jun'25
Mar'25
Change(%)
Net Sales
2,171.30
2,141.00
1.42%
Operating Profit (PBDIT) excl Other Income
461.10
428.80
7.53%
Interest
13.10
12.90
1.55%
Exceptional Items
23.70
-2.30
1,130.43%
Consolidate Net Profit
239.90
202.40
18.53%
Operating Profit Margin (Excl OI)
147.60%
135.80%
1.18%
USD in Million.
Direction Arrows
Net Sales

QoQ Growth in quarter ended Jun 2025 is 1.42% vs -0.24% in Mar 2025

Direction Arrows
Consolidated Net Profit

QoQ Growth in quarter ended Jun 2025 is 18.53% vs -7.83% in Mar 2025

Annual Results Snapshot (Consolidated) - Dec'24stock-summary
Dec'24
Dec'23
Change(%)
Net Sales
8,383.30
7,802.40
7.45%
Operating Profit (PBDIT) excl Other Income
1,675.20
1,634.20
2.51%
Interest
41.40
53.30
-22.33%
Exceptional Items
-8.60
-9.70
11.34%
Consolidate Net Profit
799.50
759.00
5.34%
Operating Profit Margin (Excl OI)
137.10%
143.10%
-0.60%
USD in Million.
Direction Arrows
Net Sales

YoY Growth in year ended Dec 2024 is 7.45% vs -7.97% in Dec 2023

Direction Arrows
Consolidated Net Profit

YoY Growth in year ended Dec 2024 is 5.34% vs -25.73% in Dec 2023

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About Packaging Corporation of America stock-summary
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Packaging Corporation of America
Packaging
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a producer of containerboard products and uncoated freesheet. The Company operates through three segments: Packaging, Paper, and Corporate and Other. The Packaging segment produces a range of corrugated packaging products. The Paper segment manufactures and sells a range of papers, including communication-based papers and pressure sensitive papers. The Company's containerboard mills produces linerboard and semi-chemical corrugating medium, which are papers primarily used in the production of corrugated products. The Company's corrugated products manufacturing plants produce a range of corrugated packaging products, including conventional shipping containers used to protect and transport manufactured goods, multi-color boxes and displays. The Company also produces packaging for meat, fresh fruit and vegetables, processed food, beverages, and other industrial and consumer products.
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Company Details
1955 W FIELD CT , LAKE FOREST IL : 60045
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Tel: 1 847 48230001 877 4542509
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