Packaging Corporation of America
PKG
Rank in Stocks
#1106
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a U.S.-based enterprise specializing... Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a U.S.-based enterprise specializing in the production and sale of containerboard and corrugated packaging materials. Its operations are organized into two primary divisions: Packaging and Paper. The Packaging division offers an extensive array of containerboard and corrugated solutions. These encompass conventional shipping containers designed for safeguarding and transporting manufactured goods, vibrant multi-color boxes and point-of-sale displays aimed at enhancing product merchandising in retail environments, and honeycomb protective packaging. This segment also provides specialized packaging for perishable goods like meat and fresh produce, processed foods, beverages, and a broad spectrum of other industrial and consumer products. Its corrugated offerings reach customers through a multi-channel approach, utilizing a dedicated direct sales and marketing team, independent brokers, and various distribution partners. Meanwhile, the Paper segment focuses on manufacturing and distributing a range of commodity and specialty papers. This includes communication papers, such as standard cut-size office paper, along with specialized printing and converting papers. Sales of its white paper products are managed directly by its internal sales and marketing organization. Tracing its origins back to 1867, Packaging Corporation of America maintains its corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Share Price
$235.89
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$21.02B
Change (1 day)
1.43%
Change (1 year)
16.01%
Country
US
Trade Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)
Category
Consumer Cyclical
Operating Margin for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 12.72%
According to Packaging Corporation of America latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 12.72%. At the end of 2024 the company had an Operating Margin of 13.14%.
Operating Margin history for Packaging Corporation of America from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 12.72% | -8.95% |
| 2025 | 13.97% | 6.32% |
| 2024 | 13.14% | -4.64% |
| 2023 | 13.78% | -17.78% |
| 2022 | 16.76% | 0.96% |
| 2021 | 16.60% | 31.33% |
| 2020 | 12.64% | -16.46% |
| 2019 | 15.13% | -0.59% |
| 2018 | 15.22% | 5.18% |
| 2017 | 14.47% | 6.79% |
| 2016 | 13.55% | 3.75% |
| 2015 | 13.06% | 8.74% |
| 2014 | 12.01% | -8.67% |
| 2013 | 13.15% | -14.55% |
| 2012 | 15.39% | 47.84% |
| 2011 | 10.41% | 36.79% |
| 2010 | 7.61% | -53.63% |
| 2009 | 16.41% | 60.25% |
| 2008 | 10.24% | -19.18% |
| 2007 | 12.67% | 22.65% |
| 2006 | 10.33% | 77.49% |
| 2005 | 5.82% | -21.67% |
| 2004 | 7.43% | 33.15% |
| 2003 | 5.58% | -33.33% |
| 2002 | 8.37% | -40.97% |
| 2001 | 14.18% | -20.96% |
| 2000 | 17.94% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00% | - |
US
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| 8.89% | -99.30% |
CH
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| -7.44% | -100.58% |
US
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| 12.41% | -99.02% |
US
|
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| 13.77% | -98.92% |
US
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.