Packaging Corp of America (PKG) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Packaging Corp of America (PKG) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 50.3% as of September 2025. Working capital of $2.39 Billion (current assets of $3.50 Billion minus current liabilities of $1.11 Billion) is measured against net assets of $4.76 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See Packaging Corp of America net asset quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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Packaging Corp of America Working Capital to Net Assets (1998–2024)
This chart shows how Packaging Corp of America's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 28 annual periods from 1998 to 2024. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at 50.3%, reflecting working capital of $2.39 Billion against net assets of $4.76 Billion USD. Check how tangible is Packaging Corp of America's equity to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Packaging Corp of America (1998–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Packaging Corp of America from 1998 to 2024, covering 28 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company profile, see Packaging Corp of America market capitalisation.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50.7% | $2.23 Billion | $4.40 Billion | $3.23 Billion | $1.00 Billion | ▲ +0.9 pp |
| 2023 | 49.8% | $1.99 Billion | $4.00 Billion | $3.25 Billion | $1.27 Billion | ▲ +5.2 pp |
| 2022 | 44.5% | $1.63 Billion | $3.67 Billion | $2.51 Billion | $875.50 Million | ▼ -6.7 pp |
| 2021 | 51.2% | $1.85 Billion | $3.61 Billion | $2.73 Billion | $884.80 Million | ▼ -9.4 pp |
| 2020 | 60.6% | $1.97 Billion | $3.25 Billion | $2.75 Billion | $782.60 Million | ▲ +3.5 pp |
| 2019 | 57.1% | $1.75 Billion | $3.07 Billion | $2.48 Billion | $723.80 Million | ▲ +3.9 pp |
| 2018 | 53.2% | $1.42 Billion | $2.67 Billion | $2.12 Billion | $693.60 Million | ▲ +3.6 pp |
| 2017 | 49.6% | $1.08 Billion | $2.18 Billion | $1.92 Billion | $832.70 Million | ▲ +4.7 pp |
| 2017 | 44.9% | $1.07 Billion | $2.39 Billion | $1.70 Billion | $625.00 Million | ▼ -16.0 pp |
| 2016 | 60.9% | $1.07 Billion | $1.76 Billion | $1.70 Billion | $625.40 Million | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2015 | 60.8% | $992.60 Million | $1.63 Billion | $1.55 Billion | $561.90 Million | ▼ -2.8 pp |
| 2014 | 63.6% | $967.60 Million | $1.52 Billion | $1.58 Billion | $611.00 Million | ▼ -0.6 pp |
| 2013 | 64.2% | $870.47 Million | $1.36 Billion | $1.53 Billion | $660.54 Million | ▼ -5.7 pp |
| 2012 | 69.9% | $677.19 Million | $969.46 Million | $937.03 Million | $259.85 Million | ▲ +23.0 pp |
| 2011 | 46.9% | $435.56 Million | $928.91 Million | $812.06 Million | $376.50 Million | ▲ +8.0 pp |
| 2010 | 38.9% | $392.48 Million | $1.01 Billion | $798.04 Million | $405.56 Million | ▼ -18.3 pp |
| 2009 | 57.2% | $514.26 Million | $898.85 Million | $885.21 Million | $370.96 Million | ▲ +17.6 pp |
| 2008 | 39.7% | $271.19 Million | $683.95 Million | $633.17 Million | $361.98 Million | ▲ +17.2 pp |
| 2007 | 22.4% | $170.46 Million | $760.86 Million | $733.04 Million | $562.58 Million | ▼ -14.9 pp |
| 2006 | 37.4% | $258.38 Million | $691.77 Million | $646.72 Million | $388.34 Million | ▲ +10.7 pp |
| 2005 | 26.6% | $181.40 Million | $681.42 Million | $553.49 Million | $372.09 Million | ▼ -15.2 pp |
| 2004 | 41.8% | $341.96 Million | $817.57 Million | $677.06 Million | $335.10 Million | ▲ +13.7 pp |
| 2003 | 28.1% | $224.10 Million | $797.48 Million | $567.08 Million | $342.98 Million | ▲ +1.4 pp |
| 2002 | 26.7% | $212.75 Million | $795.88 Million | $509.55 Million | $296.81 Million | ▼ -6.6 pp |
| 2001 | 33.3% | $256.32 Million | $769.83 Million | $448.22 Million | $191.90 Million | ▲ +6.4 pp |
| 2000 | 26.9% | $185.16 Million | $687.42 Million | $403.71 Million | $218.55 Million | ▼ -6.8 pp |
| 1999 | 33.8% | $175.40 Million | $519.20 Million | $402.90 Million | $227.50 Million | ▲ +25.0 pp |
| 1998 | 8.7% | $79.40 Million | $908.40 Million | $243.60 Million | $164.20 Million | — |