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Packaging Corporation of America Stock Analysis & AI Score

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$232.77
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ST Score
57.8/100B-

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SectorConsumer Cyclical
IndustryPackaging & Containers
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PKG
57.8out of 100
Grade B-

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) holds an ST Score of 57.8 out of 100 (B-), with its strongest factor being Financial Strength (A-) and its weakest Valuation (D). Analysts rate PKG Hold across 26 ratings with a $272.86 average price target (+0.2% vs the current $232.77).

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Financial StrengthA-
Weakest
ValuationD
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  • Financial StrengthA-
  • GrowthB+
  • ProfitabilityB
  • MomentumB-
  • ForecastB-
  • ValuationD
  • Piotroski5/9
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PKG stock: frequently asked questions

What is PKG's ST Score?

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) has an ST Score of 57.8 out of 100, an overall grade of B-. The ST Score combines eight factor grades — valuation, profitability, financial strength, momentum, growth, forecast, sentiment and Piotroski — into a single A+ to F rating.

Is PKG a buy, sell, or hold?

Wall Street's consensus rating on PKG is Hold based on 26 analyst ratings. Our own ST Score grades it B- (57.8/100). This is data, not investment advice — always do your own research.

What is PKG's valuation grade?

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) earns a valuation grade of D, measured against Packaging & Containers peers. The valuation factor looks at multiples such as P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA and free cash flow yield.

What is PKG's growth grade?

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) earns a growth grade of B+, measured against Packaging & Containers peers. The growth factor looks at revenue, earnings and cash flow growth over recent quarters and years.

What is PKG's profitability grade?

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) earns a profitability grade of B, measured against Packaging & Containers peers. The profitability factor looks at margins and returns such as gross margin, net margin, ROE and ROIC.

What is PKG's financial strength grade?

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) earns a financial strength grade of A-, measured against Packaging & Containers peers. The financial strength factor looks at debt levels, liquidity and coverage ratios.

What is the analyst price target for PKG?

The average analyst price target for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) is $272.86 from 26 analysts, which is +0.2% versus the recent price of $232.77.

What is PKG's Piotroski score?

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 out of 9. The Piotroski score checks nine accounting signals covering profitability, leverage and operating efficiency; scores of 8–9 are considered strong and 0–2 weak.