PKG Packaging Corp Of America PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Sep 6, 2024, the Packaging Corp Of America stock's PE ratio is 25.19. This results from the current EPS of $8.01 and stock price of $201.81. The PE ratio has an increase of 21% from the past four quarters average of 20.8.
PKG PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Packaging Corp Of America has averaged 16.51 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 25.19 is 53% more than the historical average. In the past ten years, PKG's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2020 quarter at 28.38, when the stock price was $137.91 and the EPS was $4.86. The lowest point was recorded in the Sep 2022 quarter, when it reached 10.18 with a price of $112.29 and an EPS of $11.03.
Packaging Corp Of America PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 86.47% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -45.91% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19.12 | 65.68% |
| 2022 | 11.54 | -24.82% |
| 2021 | 15.35 | -45.91% |
| 2020 | 28.38 | 86.47% |
| 2019 | 15.22 | 42.64% |
| 2018 | 10.67 | -37.24% |
| 2017 | 17 | -4.6% |
| 2016 | 17.82 | 26.29% |
| 2015 | 14.11 | -27.86% |
| 2014 | 19.56 | 41.23% |
PKG average PE ratio chart
PKG's current P/E ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PKG PE vs peers
PKG's PE ratio is less than its peer stock IP, but it is above GPK's and CLW's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CLW Clearwater Paper Corp | 11.32 | $508.28M |
| GPK Graphic Packaging Holding Co | 12.37 | $8.72B |
| PKG Packaging Corp Of America | 25.19 | $18.12B |
| IP International Paper Co | 37.99 | $16.36B |
| GLT Glatfelter Corp | N/A | $71.27M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Packaging Corp Of America's PE ratio?
PKG stock has a price to earnings ratio of 25.19 as of Sep 6, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Packaging Corp Of America (PKG)?
The average PE ratio for PKG stock over the past 3 years is 16.11.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Packaging Corp Of America (PKG)?
The average PE ratio for PKG stock over the past 5 years is 17.46.
What is the highest PE ratio for PKG?
In the last ten years, the Dec 2020 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 28.38.
How does the current PE ratio for PKG compare to its historical average?
PKG's price to earnings ratio is currently 53% above its 10-year historical average.
How is PKG's PE ratio calculated (Packaging Corp Of America PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Sep 6, 2024), Packaging Corp Of America's stock price is $201.81. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2024 is $8.01. Therefore, Packaging Corp Of America's price to earnings ratio for today is 25.19. PE RATIO(25.19) = STOCK PRICE($201.81) / TTM EPS($8.01)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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