Packaging Corp of America

NYSE:PKG USA Packaging & Containers
Market Cap
$19.43 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#1030 Global
#799 in USA
Share Price
$215.97
Change (1 day)
+0.47%
52-Week Range
$175.97 - $246.31
All Time High
$248.85
About

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

Market Cap & Net Worth: Packaging Corp of America (PKG)

Packaging Corp of America (NYSE:PKG) has a market capitalization of $19.43 Billion ($19.43 Billion) as of March 19, 2026. Listed on the NYSE stock exchange, this USA-based company holds position #1030 globally and #799 in its home market, demonstrating a -3.07% decrease in market value over the past year.

Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying Packaging Corp of America's stock price $215.97 by its total outstanding shares 89977067 (89.98 Million).

Packaging Corp of America Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026

Packaging Corp of America's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows growth from $4.35 Billion to $19.43 Billion (14.55% CAGR).

Index Memberships

Packaging Corp of America is a constituent of 1 market index:

Index Total Market Cap Weight (%) Rank by Market Cap
S&P 500 Index
GSPC
$53.17 Trillion 0.04% #360 of 503

Weight: Packaging Corp of America's market cap as a percentage of total index value. Rank: Position among all constituents by market cap.

Packaging Corp of America Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline

This chart shows how Packaging Corp of America's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance.

Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio

2.06x

Packaging Corp of America's market cap is 2.06 times its annual revenue

Industry average:
0.08x
Higher than industry average

Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio

24.13x

Packaging Corp of America's market cap is 24.13 times its annual earnings

Industry average:
0.87x
Higher than industry average
What These Ratios Tell Investors:
  • Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
  • Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
  • Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
  • Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
Year Market Cap (USD) Revenue (USD) Net Income (USD) P/S Ratio P/E Ratio
2017 $8.80 Billion $6.44 Billion $668.60 Million 1.37x 13.16x
2017 $8.80 Billion $5.78 Billion $449.00 Million 1.52x 19.60x
2018 $6.26 Billion $7.01 Billion $738.00 Million 0.89x 8.49x
2019 $8.66 Billion $6.96 Billion $696.40 Million 1.24x 12.44x
2020 $11.02 Billion $6.66 Billion $461.00 Million 1.66x 23.91x
2021 $11.19 Billion $7.73 Billion $841.10 Million 1.45x 13.31x
2022 $10.90 Billion $8.48 Billion $1.03 Billion 1.29x 10.58x
2023 $14.37 Billion $7.80 Billion $765.20 Million 1.84x 18.79x
2024 $20.26 Billion $8.38 Billion $805.10 Million 2.42x 25.16x
2025 $18.56 Billion $8.99 Billion $768.90 Million 2.06x 24.13x

Competitor Companies of PKG by Market Capitalization

Companies near Packaging Corp of America in the global market cap rankings as of March 19, 2026.

Key companies related to Packaging Corp of America by market ranking:

  • International Paper Company (MX:IP): Ranked #882 globally with a market cap of $22.33 Billion USD ( MX$460.04 Billion MXN).
  • Smurfit WestRock plc (NYSE:SW): Ranked #937 globally with a market cap of $20.76 Billion USD.
  • Amcor PLC (NYSE:AMCR): Ranked #1043 globally with a market cap of $18.72 Billion USD.
  • Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL): Ranked #1158 globally with a market cap of $16.41 Billion USD.

Market capitalization comparison (in billions USD)
Rank Company Symbol Market Cap Price
#882 International Paper Company MX:IP $22.33 Billion MX$872.75
#937 Smurfit WestRock plc NYSE:SW $20.76 Billion $40.08
#1043 Amcor PLC NYSE:AMCR $18.72 Billion $40.71
#1158 Ball Corporation NYSE:BALL $16.41 Billion $61.76

Packaging Corp of America Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026

Between 2015 and today, Packaging Corp of America's market cap moved from $4.35 Billion to $ 19.43 Billion, with a yearly change of 14.55%.

Year Market Cap Change (%)
2026 $19.43 Billion +4.72%
2025 $18.56 Billion -8.40%
2024 $20.26 Billion +40.92%
2023 $14.37 Billion +31.90%
2022 $10.90 Billion -2.62%
2021 $11.19 Billion +1.55%
2020 $11.02 Billion +27.20%
2019 $8.66 Billion +38.35%
2018 $6.26 Billion -28.85%
2017 $8.80 Billion +45.51%
2016 $6.05 Billion +39.09%
2015 $4.35 Billion --

End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources

On Mar 18th, 2026 the market cap of Packaging Corp of America was reported to be:

Source Market Cap
Yahoo Finance $19.43 Billion USD
MoneyControl $19.43 Billion USD
MarketWatch $19.43 Billion USD
marketcap.company $19.43 Billion USD
Reuters $19.43 Billion USD

Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.