Packaging of AmericaMEX:PKG 88 EBITDA Margin % is 20.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 20.42. GuruFocus rates MEX:PKG with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,726.44. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, Packaging of America ranks better than 89.59% on this metric.
Packaging of America (MEX:PKG) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Packaging of America EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Packaging of America EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Packaging of America's EBITDA Margin % 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.
MEX:PKG vs AMCR, IP, SW: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Packaging of America's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Packaging of America's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Packaging of America's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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 (MEX:PKG) has a EBITDA Margin % of 20.17% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.42. Over the past decade, Packaging of America's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 17.06 to 22.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #41 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Packaging of America's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Packaging of America's current EBITDA Margin % of 20.17% is near median its 10-year median of 20.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.06 to a high of 22.32. The Packaging & Containers industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.60. Packaging of America's value of 20.17% is 110.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #41 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Packaging of America has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Packaging of America's EBITDA Margin % compare to AMCR and IP?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #41 out of 394 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Packaging of America in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.60. Packaging of America's value of 20.17% is 110.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Packaging of America's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 17.06 to 22.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.42 vs. the industry median of 9.60, Packaging of America has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 9.60, based on 394 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Packaging of America's current EBITDA Margin % of 20.17% is 110.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Packaging of America's current EBITDA Margin % is 20.17%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.42. 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?
Packaging of America (MEX:PKG) has a current EBITDA Margin % of 20.17%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,726.44, compared to a current price of MXN4,059.68 — trading 8.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 20.17%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.42 and 110.2% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 9.60. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Packaging of America (MEX:PKG), the current EBITDA Margin % is 20.17% 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 (MEX:PKG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Packaging of America stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN4,059.68 is trading 8.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,726.44.
Key valuation signals for MEX:PKG:
EBITDA Margin %: 20.17% (near median its 10-year median of 20.42)
GF Value™: MXN3,726.44 vs. price of MXN4,059.68 (8.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 110.2% above the Packaging & Containers median (#41 of 394)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:PKG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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