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.
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. Read debt load of Packaging Corp of America for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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 |
|---|---|
|
Principal Financial Group Inc
NASDAQ:PFG
|
0.141x |
|
Telefónica S.A
F:TNE2
|
0.138x |
|
Telefonica Brasil SA ADR
NYSE:VIV
|
0.067x |
|
Dupont De Nemours Inc
NYSE:DD
|
0.005x |
|
FUJIFILM HDGS CORP. ADR 1
F:FJIA
|
N/A |
|
Southwest Airlines Company
NYSE:LUV
|
0.037x |
|
Cellnex Telecom SA
MC:CLNX
|
0.088x |
|
MongoDB
NASDAQ:MDB
|
0.061x |
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