PKG Packaging Corp Of America PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Apr 21, 2025, the Packaging Corp Of America stock's PE ratio is 20.3. This results from the current EPS of $8.97 and stock price of $182.07. The PE ratio has decreased by 16% from the past four quarters average of 24.1.
PKG PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Packaging Corp Of America has averaged 16.91 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 20.3 is 20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2010 | 12.79 | 45.67% | $25.84 | $2.02 |
Packaging Corp Of America PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jun 2022 | 12.66 | -20.38% | $137.5 | $10.86 |
| Mar 2022 | 15.9 | 3.58% | $156.11 | $9.82 |
| Dec 2021 | 15.35 | -12.08% | $136.15 | $8.87 |
| Sep 2021 | 17.46 | -13.61% | $137.44 | $7.87 |
| Jun 2021 | 20.21 | -23.07% | $135.42 | $6.7 |
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 | 2.1 | $396.94M |
| GPK Graphic Packaging Holding Co | 11.7 | $7.59B |
| PKG Packaging Corp Of America | 20.7 | $16.68B |
| IP International Paper Co | 29.05 | $24.45B |
| MAGN Magnera Corp. | N/A | $483.56M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Packaging Corp Of America's PE ratio?
PKG stock has a price to earnings ratio of 20.3 as of Apr 21, 2025.
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 17.69.
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 18.86.
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 20% 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 (Apr 21, 2025), Packaging Corp Of America's stock price is $182.07. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $8.97. Therefore, Packaging Corp Of America's price to earnings ratio for today is 20.3. PE RATIO(20.3) = STOCK PRICE($182.07) / TTM EPS($8.97)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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