Packaging Corporation of America
PKGConsumer CyclicalNASDAQPackaging & Containers
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Daily timeframePackaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper products in North America. With a market capitalization of $20.77B, it sits in large-cap territory. The company operates through Packaging and Paper segments.
Market Cap
$20.77B
Beta
0.82
P/E (TTM)
28.42
P/E (Fwd)
18.46
EPS (TTM)
$8.20
EPS (Fwd)
$12.62
ROE
16.3%
ROA
8.4%
Cash
$543.7M
Total Debt
$4.37B
Free CF
$391.4M
52W Change
16.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $543.7M in cash, though total debt stands at $4.37B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow comes in at $391.4M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 16.3%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 8.4% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $8.48B (2022) to $8.99B (2025).
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Packaging Corporation of America's trajectory.