Packaging Corp of America Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Packaging Corp of America 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.
Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency of Packaging Corp of America (1998–2024)
Cash flow conversion efficiency of Packaging Corp of America from 1998 to 2024. This chart illustrates how Packaging Corp of America's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View Packaging Corp of America stock quote for real-time trading data and today's change.
Packaging Corp of America Cash Flow Conversion Ratio Explained
Packaging Corp of America cash flow conversion ratio divides operating cash flow by net assets, so a higher ratio means more cash generated from each unit of shareholder equity.
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. Also see market cap of Packaging Corp of America for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
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Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
XETRA:HEN
|
0.041x |
|
CHINA RES.LAND UNS.ADR/10
F:CHZ0
|
N/A |
|
Bank of Nanjing Co Ltd
SHG:601009
|
0.324x |
|
Guangdong Songfa Ceramics Co
SHG:603268
|
-0.049x |
|
Pure Storage Inc
NYSE:PSTG
|
-0.269x |
|
HANSOH PHARMAC. HD-00001
F:3KY
|
N/A |
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EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
XETRA:EBK
|
0.037x |
|
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. Review PKG cash flow after capex ratio to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.
| 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