PKG Packaging Corp Of America PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Jan 21, 2025, the Packaging Corp Of America stock's PE ratio is 28.09. This results from the current EPS of $8.62 and stock price of $242.13. The PE ratio has an increase of 24% from the past four quarters average of 22.6.
PKG PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Packaging Corp Of America has averaged 16.77 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 28.09 is 68% 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 stocks IP and CLW, but it is above GPK's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GPK Graphic Packaging Holding Co | 11.87 | $8.37B |
| PKG Packaging Corp Of America | 27.86 | $21.56B |
| CLW Clearwater Paper Corp | 36.44 | $513.1M |
| IP International Paper Co | 48.25 | $20.11B |
| MAGN Magnera Corp. | N/A | $62.44M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Packaging Corp Of America's PE ratio?
PKG stock has a price to earnings ratio of 28.09 as of Jan 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 16.86.
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 18.21.
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 68% 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 (Jan 21, 2025), Packaging Corp Of America's stock price is $242.13. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $8.62. Therefore, Packaging Corp Of America's price to earnings ratio for today is 28.09. PE RATIO(28.09) = STOCK PRICE($242.13) / TTM EPS($8.62)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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