PKG:NYE-Packaging Corporation of America (USD)

EQUITY | Packaging & Containers | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 181.3

Change

-0.55 (-0.30)%

Market Cap

USD 8.01B

Volume

0.38M

Analyst Target

USD 101.55
Analyst Rating

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About

Packaging Corp of America is a producer of container board and corrugated products in the United States. The Company also produces multi-color boxes and displays, as well as meat boxes and wax-coated boxes for the agricultural industry.

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ETFs Containing PKG

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IVEG iShares Emergent Food and.. 4.23 % 0.00 %

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CIRC:LSE Rize Circular Economy Ena.. 4.21 % 0.00 %

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DON WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Di.. 1.02 % 0.38 %

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UMI:CA CI WisdomTree U.S. MidCap.. 0.97 % 0.41 %

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CAD 0.02B
IQSM Iq Candriam ESG U.S. Mid .. 0.89 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.20B
DIVC 0.00 % 0.00 %

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UMI-B:CA CI WisdomTree U.S. MidCap.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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CAD 0.03B
BKMC BNY Mellon US Mid Cap Cor.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.46B
LBAY Tidal ETF Trust - Leather.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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SMIG ETF Series Solutions - AA.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Packaging & Containers) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 11.29% 71% C- 77% C+
Dividend Return 0.77% 53% F 36% F
Total Return 12.06% 76% C+ 77% C+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 42.30% 86% B+ 87% B+
Dividend Return 2.94% 71% C- 42% F
Total Return 45.24% 86% B+ 88% B+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 99.21% 88% B+ 84% B
Dividend Return 21.42% 73% C 75% C
Total Return 120.62% 88% B+ 86% B+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 13.71% 65% D 77% C+
Dividend Return 16.88% 65% D 79% B-
Total Return 3.17% 78% C+ 63% D
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 20.63% 75% C 55% F
Risk Adjusted Return 81.80% 95% A 95% A
Market Capitalization 8.01B 90% A- 88% B+

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Packaging & Containers) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 18.50 45% 34%
Price/Book Ratio 4.09 25% 21%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 12.50 10% 30%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 11.60 29% 35%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 18.54% 80% 80%
Return on Invested Capital 13.34% 76% 75%
Return on Assets 7.78% 95% 87%
Debt to Equity Ratio 61.85% 90% 54%

Annual Financials (USD)

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.