---
title: "Packaging Corporation of America (PKG.US)"
type: "Symbol"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/quote/PKG.US.md"
symbol: "PKG.US"
name: "Packaging Corporation of America"
industry: "Containers and Packaging"
datetime: "2026-05-20T09:39:05.270Z"
locales:
  - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/PKG.US.md)
  - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/PKG.US.md)
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---

# Packaging Corporation of America (PKG.US)

## Company Overview

Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper products in North America. The company operates through Packaging and Paper segments. The Packaging segment offers various linerboard and corrugated packaging products, such as conventional shipping containers used to protect and transport manufactured goods; multi-color boxes and displays that help to merchandise the packaged product in retail locations; and honeycomb protective packaging products, as well as packaging for meat, fresh fruit and vegetables, processed food, beverages, and other industrial and consumer products. This segment sells its corrugated products through a direct sales and marketing organization.

| Item | Detail |
|------|--------|
| Industry | Containers and Packaging |
| Exchange | US Market |
| Website | [www.packagingcorp.com](https://www.packagingcorp.com) |

## Key Drivers
> *AI-analyzed key factors driving this stock's performance*


## Longbridge Financial Score™: B
> *Longbridge Financial Score™ — Proprietary multi-factor rating model by Longbridge*
> Updated: 2026-05-20T04:30:16.000Z

**Overall: B (0.37)**

**Industry**: Containers and Packaging

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Industry Ranking | 1 / 23 |
| Industry Median | C |
| Industry Average | C |

- **Style**: Value - Stocks where the company's main business is in a mature stage.
- **Scale**: Large - The company has stable operations, allowing for dependable long-term returns.

**Multi Score**: B

#### Style Score Score: 

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| Revenue YoY | 7.86% |  |
| Net Profit YoY | -13.98% |  |
| P/B Ratio | 3.94 |  |
| Dividend Ratio | 2.46% |  |

#### Size Score Score: 

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| Market Cap | 18087809414.18 |  |
| Revenue | 9216100000.00 |  |

#### Multi Score Score: B

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| ROE | 16.21% | A |
| Profit Margin | 8.04% | B |
| Gross Margin | 21.28% | D |
| Revenue YoY | 7.86% | C |
| Net Profit YoY | -13.98% | D |
| Total Assets YoY | 20.16% | A |
| Net Assets YoY | 1.97% | C |
| Cash Flow Margin | 210.20% | B |
| OCF YoY | 7.86% | C |
| Turnover | 0.93 | A |
| Gearing Ratio | 57.43% | D |

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## Valuation Analysis

| Metric | Current | Industry Ranking | High | Median | Low |
|--------|---------|-----------------|------|--------|-----|
| PE (TTM) | 24.57 | 11/23 | 25.05 | 21.16 | 20.06 |
| PB | 3.94 | 18/23 | 4.19 | 4.05 | 3.82 |
| PS (TTM) | 1.96 | 19/23 | 2.23 | 2.11 | 2.02 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.46% | 10/23 | 2.54% | 2.41% | 2.29% |

## Peer Comparison

| Rank | Name | Profit | Growth | Operation | Security | Cash | Rating |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 01 | Packaging Corp of America (PKG.US) | B | C | A | D | B | B |
| 02 | Amcor (AMCR.US) | C | A | B | D | A | B |
| 03 | AptarGroup (ATR.US) | B | B | B | C | B | B |
| 04 | Sonoco Products (SON.US) | B | A | B | D | B | B |
| 05 | Myers Industries (MYE.US) | B | C | A | D | B | B |

## Institutional View

### Analyst Rating Distribution

> As of 2026-05-16T04:00:00.000Z

Total Analysts: **11**

| Rating | Count | Percentage |
|--------|-------|-----------| 
| Buy | 6 | 55% |
| Overweight | 1 | 9% |
| Hold | 3 | 27% |
| Underweight | 1 | 9% |

### Target Price Forecast

| Metric | Price |
|--------|-------|
| Current Price | 203.17 |
| Highest Target | 258.00 |
| Lowest Target | 167.00 |

## References

- [Company Overview — Profile, executives, shareholders, business breakdown](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/PKG.US/overview.md)
- [Financial Reports — Income, balance sheet, cash flow, dividends](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/PKG.US/norm.md)
- [Related News](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/PKG.US/news.md)
- [Filings — Company announcements and regulatory filings](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/PKG.US/filings.md)

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> **Disclaimer: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.**