PKG
Packaging Corp Of America
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
- Stocks
- Consumer Cyclical
- NYSE: PKG
- PE Ratio
As of Jul 13, 2026, the Packaging Corp Of America stock's PE ratio is 27.38. This results from the current EPS of $8.25 and stock price of $225.86. The PE ratio has an increase of 21% from the past four quarters average of 22.6.
PKG PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Packaging Corp Of America has averaged 17.96 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 27.38 is 52% 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 | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23.95 | -4.58% | $206.23 | $8.61 |
| 2024 | 25.1 | 31.28% | $225.13 | $8.97 |
| 2023 | 19.12 | 65.68% | $162.91 | $8.52 |
| 2022 | 11.54 | -24.82% | $127.91 | $11.08 |
| 2021 | 15.35 | -45.91% | $136.15 | $8.87 |
| 2020 | 28.38 | 86.47% | $137.91 | $4.86 |
| 2019 | 15.22 | 42.64% | $111.99 | $7.36 |
| 2018 | 10.67 | -37.24% | $83.46 | $7.82 |
| 2017 | 17 | -4.6% | $120.55 | $7.09 |
| 2016 | 17.82 | 26.29% | $84.82 | $4.76 |
| 2015 | 14.11 | -27.86% | $63.05 | $4.47 |
| 2014 | 19.56 | 41.23% | $78.05 | $3.99 |
| 2013 | 13.85 | -40.22% | $63.28 | $4.57 |
| 2012 | 23.17 | 46% | $38.47 | $1.66 |
| 2011 | 15.87 | 24.08% | $25.24 | $1.59 |
Packaging Corp Of America PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 25.72 | 7.39% | $212.22 | $8.25 |
| Dec 2025 | 23.95 | 9.11% | $206.23 | $8.61 |
| Sep 2025 | 21.95 | 17.19% | $217.93 | $9.93 |
| Jun 2025 | 18.73 | -9.21% | $188.45 | $10.06 |
| Mar 2025 | 20.63 | -17.81% | $198.02 | $9.6 |
| Dec 2024 | 25.1 | 0.44% | $225.13 | $8.97 |
| Sep 2024 | 24.99 | 9.65% | $215.4 | $8.62 |
| Jun 2024 | 22.79 | -3.43% | $182.56 | $8.01 |
| Mar 2024 | 23.6 | 23.43% | $189.78 | $8.04 |
| Dec 2023 | 19.12 | 8.95% | $162.91 | $8.52 |
| Sep 2023 | 17.55 | 26.44% | $153.55 | $8.75 |
| Jun 2023 | 13.88 | 4.91% | $132.16 | $9.52 |
| Mar 2023 | 13.23 | 14.64% | $138.83 | $10.49 |
| Dec 2022 | 11.54 | 13.36% | $127.91 | $11.08 |
| Sep 2022 | 10.18 | -19.59% | $112.29 | $11.03 |
PKG Price vs fair value
PKG average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
PKG's current P/E ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
With a P/E of 27.38, PKG stands above the Consumer Cyclical sector and the industry average. Looking at its Consumer Cyclical sector average of 20.77, Packaging Corp Of America's P/E is 32% higher.
PKG PE vs peers
PKG's PE ratio is above its peer stock GPK.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GPK Graphic Packaging Holding Co | 11.16 | $3.07B |
| PKG Packaging Corp Of America | 27.38 | $20.12B |
| CLW Clearwater Paper Corp | N/A | $244.94M |
| MAGN Magnera Corp. | N/A | $465.04M |
| IP International Paper Co | N/A | $19.59B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Packaging Corp Of America's PE ratio?
PKG stock has a price to earnings ratio of 27.38 as of Jul 13, 2026.
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 22.19.
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 18.65.
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 52% 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 (Jul 13, 2026), Packaging Corp Of America's stock price is $225.86. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2026 is $8.25. Therefore, Packaging Corp Of America's price to earnings ratio for today is 27.38. PE RATIO(27.38) = STOCK PRICE($225.86) / TTM EPS($8.25)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.