Packaging Corp of America (PKG) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28)
Packaging Corp. of America is the third-largest containerboard and corrugated packaging manufacturer in the United States. It produces over 5 million tons of containerboard annually. The company's...
Packaging Corp of America (PKG) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 29.61 (historical range: 17.65–31.08, median: 21.54), placing it at the 95th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 2.38 (range: 1.89–2.65, 79th percentile — above its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 100.97 (range: 17.25–105.29, 95th percentile).
Over the historical period (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28), Packaging Corp of America's P/E ratio has expanded by 14% over the observed period (from an average of 21.2 to 24.1).
Packaging Corp of America appears overvalued relative to its own historical valuation range, trading at elevated multiples across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 29.61 | 17.65 | 21.54 | 31.08 | 95th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 2.38 | 1.89 | 2.20 | 2.65 | 79th | above its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 100.97 | 17.25 | 30.76 | 105.29 | 95th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 5th | expensive relative to its history |