Packaging Corporation of America
PKGConsumer CyclicalNASDAQPackaging & Containers · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the consumer cyclical sector, Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) is listed under Packaging & Containers. With a market capitalization of $22.03B, it sits in large-cap territory. The company operates through Packaging and Paper segments.
Market Cap
$22.03B
Beta
0.77
P/E (TTM)
30.49
P/E (Fwd)
17.37
EPS (TTM)
$8.11
EPS (Fwd)
$14.23
ROE
—
ROA
—
Cash
$593.8M
Total Debt
$4.40B
Free CF
—
52W Change
19.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where PKG stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 16, 2026 close, PKG finished 2.72% above its 150-day moving average ($226.43) and 3.31% above its 200-day moving average ($225.13). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is PKG overbought or oversold?
At the October 16, 2026 close, PKG's RSI(14) was 41.6, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Packaging Corporation of America carries $4.40B in total debt against $593.8M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 7.4x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $8.48B (2022) to $8.99B (2025).
Packaging Corporation of America carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Packaging Corporation of America and its sector.