Packaging Corp of America (PKG) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Packaging Corp of America (PKG) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.099x as of September 2025. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($472.20 Million) by net assets ($4.76 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See Packaging Corp of America (PKG) net asset quality to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Packaging Corp of America - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1998–2024)
This chart illustrates how Packaging Corp of America's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check Packaging Corp of America earnings quality ratio to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
Packaging Corp of America Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Packaging Corp of America ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
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Entegris Inc
NASDAQ:ENTG
|
0.045x |
|
Peric Special Gases Co. Ltd. A
SHG:688146
|
N/A |
|
Fidelity National Information Services Inc
NYSE:FIS
|
0.076x |
|
Telefonica
MC:TEF
|
0.081x |
|
CMS Energy Corporation
NYSE:CMS
|
0.070x |
|
Pure Storage Inc
NYSE:PSTG
|
-0.269x |
|
China Northern Rare Earth Group High-Tech Co Ltd
SHG:600111
|
0.057x |
|
STD BK GRP SP.ADRS RC-10
F:SKCS
|
N/A |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Packaging Corp of America (1998–2024)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Packaging Corp of America from 1998 to 2024. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see PKG stock market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $4.40 Billion | $1.19 Billion | 0.270x | -17.79% |
| 2023-12-31 | $4.00 Billion | $1.32 Billion | 0.329x | -19.30% |
| 2022-12-31 | $3.67 Billion | $1.50 Billion | 0.408x | +34.41% |
| 2021-12-31 | $3.61 Billion | $1.09 Billion | 0.303x | -4.66% |
| 2020-12-31 | $3.25 Billion | $1.03 Billion | 0.318x | -19.08% |
| 2019-12-31 | $3.07 Billion | $1.21 Billion | 0.393x | -10.97% |
| 2018-12-31 | $2.67 Billion | $1.18 Billion | 0.442x | +12.58% |
| 2017-12-31 | $2.18 Billion | $856.10 Million | 0.392x | +16.81% |
| 2017-02-28 | $2.39 Billion | $801.20 Million | 0.336x | -26.24% |
| 2016-12-31 | $1.76 Billion | $801.20 Million | 0.455x | -2.49% |
| 2015-12-31 | $1.63 Billion | $762.60 Million | 0.467x | -3.50% |
| 2014-12-31 | $1.52 Billion | $736.10 Million | 0.484x | +7.94% |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.36 Billion | $608.20 Million | 0.448x | +7.51% |
| 2012-12-31 | $969.46 Million | $404.20 Million | 0.417x | +12.09% |
| 2011-12-31 | $928.91 Million | $345.51 Million | 0.372x | +7.25% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.01 Billion | $349.92 Million | 0.347x | +1.83% |
| 2009-12-31 | $898.85 Million | $306.13 Million | 0.341x | -13.51% |
| 2008-12-31 | $683.95 Million | $269.32 Million | 0.394x | -0.18% |
| 2007-12-31 | $760.86 Million | $300.15 Million | 0.394x | +10.65% |
| 2006-12-31 | $691.77 Million | $246.63 Million | 0.357x | +0.08% |
| 2005-12-31 | $681.42 Million | $242.75 Million | 0.356x | +35.25% |
| 2004-12-31 | $817.57 Million | $215.34 Million | 0.263x | -14.22% |
| 2003-12-31 | $797.48 Million | $244.88 Million | 0.307x | +1.82% |
| 2002-12-31 | $795.88 Million | $240.02 Million | 0.302x | -25.93% |
| 2001-12-31 | $769.83 Million | $313.43 Million | 0.407x | -17.45% |
| 2000-12-31 | $687.42 Million | $339.05 Million | 0.493x | +0.66% |
| 1999-12-31 | $519.20 Million | $254.40 Million | 0.490x | +127.79% |
| 1998-12-31 | $908.40 Million | $195.40 Million | 0.215x | -- |
About Packaging Corp of America
Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper products in North America. The company operates through Packaging and Paper segments. The Packaging segment offers various containerboard and corrugated packaging products, such as conventional shipping containers used to protect and transport manufactured goods; multi-color boxes and display… Read more