PKG (Packaging of America) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $41.72 (As of Mar. 2026)


PKG Packaging Corp of America PKG
88 GF Score
Price $238.20
GF Value $221.81
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Packaging of America Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Packaging of America PKG +0.11% 88 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $41.72 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PKG with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $221.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Packaging of America's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $51.490. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $41.72 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Packaging of America's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 11.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 11.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 14.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 15.10% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Packaging of America was 17.40% per year. The lowest was 3.10% per year. And the median was 11.60% per year.

As of today (2026-07-04), Packaging of America's current stock price is $238.20. Packaging of America's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $41.72. Packaging of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 5.71.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Packaging of America was 9.67. The lowest was 3.98. And the median was 5.95.


Packaging of America  (NYSE:PKG) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Packaging of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=238.20/41.72
=5.71

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Packaging of America was 9.67. The lowest was 3.98. And the median was 5.95.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Packaging of America Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Packaging of America Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Packaging of America's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Packaging of America Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Packaging of America Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Packaging of America Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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PKG vs IP, AMCR, SW: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Packaging of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Packaging of America Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Packaging of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Packaging of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Packaging of America Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Packaging of America's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=51.49/330.2130*330.2130
=51.490

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Packaging of America Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 17.836 241.018 24.437
201609 18.380 241.428 25.139
201612 18.701 241.432 25.578
201703 19.391 243.801 26.264
201706 20.218 244.955 27.255
201709 21.125 246.819 28.263
201712 23.145 246.524 31.002
201803 24.112 249.554 31.905
201806 25.270 251.989 33.114
201809 26.775 252.439 35.024
201812 28.279 251.233 37.169
201903 29.572 254.202 38.415
201906 30.858 256.143 39.781
201909 32.045 256.759 41.212
201912 32.429 256.974 41.671
202003 33.227 258.115 42.508
202006 33.050 257.797 42.334
202009 33.812 260.280 42.897
202012 34.244 260.474 43.412
202103 35.065 264.877 43.714
202106 36.256 271.696 44.065
202109 37.982 274.310 45.723
202112 38.580 278.802 45.694
202203 40.334 287.504 46.326
202206 42.311 296.311 47.152
202209 42.839 296.808 47.660
202212 40.882 296.797 45.485
202303 41.799 301.836 45.729
202306 42.810 305.109 46.332
202309 43.372 307.789 46.532
202312 44.600 306.746 48.012
202403 44.887 312.332 47.457
202406 45.954 314.175 48.300
202409 47.474 315.301 49.719
202412 49.041 315.605 51.311
202503 50.031 319.799 51.660
202506 51.479 322.561 52.700
202509 52.852 324.800 53.733
202512 51.539 324.054 52.519
202603 51.490 330.213 51.490

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $41.72 mean?
Packaging of America (PKG) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $41.72 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors.
Is Packaging of America's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Packaging of America's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $41.72. Overall, Packaging of America has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Packaging of America's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to IP and AMCR?
Packaging of America's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $41.72 can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. Packaging of America's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $41.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Packaging of America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Packaging of America (PKG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $221.81, compared to a current price of $238.20 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $41.72. Packaging of America's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Packaging of America (PKG), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $41.72 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Packaging of America (PKG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Packaging of America stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $238.20 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $221.81. GuruFocus considers Packaging of America to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PKG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $41.72
  • GF Value™: $221.81 vs. price of $238.20 (7.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the PKG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Packaging of America Business Description

Address 1 North Field Court, Lake Forest, IL, USA, 60045
Packaging Corp. of America is the third-largest containerboard and corrugated packaging manufacturer in the United States. It produces over 5 million tons of containerboard annually. The company's share of the domestic containerboard market is roughly 10%. PCA differentiates itself from larger competitors by focusing on smaller customers and operating with a high degree of flexibility.
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