Packaging Corporation of America

As of September 30, 2026, Packaging Corporation of America carries a market capitalization of 20.43B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 24.15B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Packaging Corporation of America's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for January 27, 2027.

As of September 30, 2026, Packaging Corporation of America has 89.10M shares outstanding.

As of September 30, 2026, Packaging Corporation of America trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 28.04. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.08, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 4.25.

As of September 30, 2026, Packaging Corporation of America trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 12.71 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 2.46 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 22.03 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Packaging Corporation of America trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 30.73, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 24.15B versus a market cap of 20.43B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of September 30, 2026, Packaging Corporation of America maintains a current ratio of 2.87, meaning it holds 2.9x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 91.71, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 14.39 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Packaging Corporation of America posted a return on equity (ROE) of 15.21, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 8.97 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 6.55, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 9.02, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 584,702.38 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 16,800.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 6.04 indicates how many times Packaging Corporation of America sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Packaging Corporation of America recorded 240.40M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 24.85, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 967.50M, leaving 727.10M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on November 6, 2026, Packaging Corporation of America's stock has gained approximately 26.05% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 238.01, while the 200-day moving average is 230.27.

Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Packaging Corporation of America generated 9.82B in revenue and converted that into 727.10M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 8.14. EBITDA reached 1.90B, while operating income came in at 1.31B.

As of September 30, 2026, Packaging Corporation of America holds 684.90M in cash and equivalents against 4.41B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 3.44B. Total book value stands at 4.81B, with working capital of 2.33B providing operational flexibility.

Packaging Corporation of America produced 1.62B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026. After subtracting -936.90M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 686.60M - equivalent to 7.72 per share.

Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Packaging Corporation of America posted a gross margin of 20.53, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 13.33 and net profit margin of 7.40 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Packaging Corporation of America paid dividends of 5.28 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 64.56 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 3.35, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 3.50, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Packaging Corporation of America shareholders.

As of September 30, 2026, Packaging Corporation of America has an Altman Z-Score of 4.35, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.