Packaging Corp of America's fundamentals are relatively very healthy, and its growth potential is high.Its valuation is considered fairly valued, ranking 2/23 in the Containers & Packaging industry.Institutional ownership is very high.Over the past month, multiple analysts have rated it as Buy, with the highest price target at 223.42.In the medium term, the stock price is expected to remain stable.Despite an average stock market performance over the past month, the company shows strong fundamentals and technicals.The stock price is trading sideways between the support and resistance levels, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.
Packaging Corp of America's Score
Industry at a Glance
Industry Ranking
2 / 23
Overall Ranking
43 / 4560
Industry
Containers & Packaging
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Score Analysis
Current score
Previous score
Analyst Rating
Based on
12
analysts
Buy
Current Rating
223.423
Target Price
+13.53%
Upside Space
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Packaging Corp of America Highlights
StrengthsRisks
Packaging Corporation of America is a producer of containerboard products and a producer of uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper in North America. The Company operates eight mills and 86 corrugated products plants and related facilities. Its segments include Packaging, Paper and Corporate and Other. Its containerboard mills produce linerboard and corrugating medium, which are papers primarily used in the production of corrugated products. Its corrugated products manufacturing plants produce a variety of corrugated packaging products. In addition, it also produces packaging for meat, fresh fruit, and vegetables, processed food, beverages, and other industrial and consumer products. It manufactures and sells papers, including both commodity and specialty papers, which may have custom or specialized features, such as colors, coatings, high brightness, and recycled content. Its papers consist of communication papers, including cut-size office papers, and printing and converting papers.
High Dividend
The company is a high dividend payer, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 56.45%.
Stable Dividend
The company has regularly paid dividends over the past 5 years, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 56.45%.
Fairly Valued
The company’s latest PB is 3.90, at a medium 3-year percentile range.
Institutional Buying
The latest institutional holdings are 85.28M shares, increasing 0.25% quarter-over-quarter.
Packaging Corporation of America is a producer of containerboard products and a producer of uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper in North America. The Company operates eight mills and 86 corrugated products plants and related facilities. Its segments include Packaging, Paper and Corporate and Other. Its containerboard mills produce linerboard and corrugating medium, which are papers primarily used in the production of corrugated products. Its corrugated products manufacturing plants produce a variety of corrugated packaging products. In addition, it also produces packaging for meat, fresh fruit, and vegetables, processed food, beverages, and other industrial and consumer products. It manufactures and sells papers, including both commodity and specialty papers, which may have custom or specialized features, such as colors, coatings, high brightness, and recycled content. Its papers consist of communication papers, including cut-size office papers, and printing and converting papers.
Ticker SymbolPKG
CompanyPackaging Corp of America
CEOKowlzan (Mark W)
Websitehttps://www.packagingcorp.com
FAQs
What is the current price of Packaging Corp of America (PKG)?
The current price of Packaging Corp of America (PKG) is 206.330.
What is the symbol of Packaging Corp of America?
The ticker symbol of Packaging Corp of America is PKG.
What is the 52-week high of Packaging Corp of America?
The 52-week high of Packaging Corp of America is 242.680.
What is the 52-week low of Packaging Corp of America?
The 52-week low of Packaging Corp of America is 172.715.
What is the market capitalization of Packaging Corp of America?
The market capitalization of Packaging Corp of America is 18.57B.
What is the net income of Packaging Corp of America?
The net income of Packaging Corp of America is 799.50M.
Is Packaging Corp of America (PKG) currently rated as Buy, Hold, or Sell?
According to analysts, Packaging Corp of America (PKG) has an overall rating of Buy, with a price target of 223.423.
What is the Earnings Per Share (EPS TTM) of Packaging Corp of America (PKG)?
The Earnings Per Share (EPS TTM) of Packaging Corp of America (PKG) is 9.943.