Packaging of AmericaMEX:PKG 88 FCF Margin % is 6.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 8.54. 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 75.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Packaging of America's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:PKG'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.22 Med: 8.54 Max: 11.6
Current: 7.63
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Packaging of America was 11.60%. The lowest was 6.22%. And the median was 8.54%.
MEX:PKG's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 75.13% of 394
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.68
vs MEX:PKG: 7.63
Packaging of America FCF Margin % Related Terms
Packaging of America FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Packaging of America's FCF 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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Packaging of America's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Packaging of America's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Packaging of America's FCF 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 FCF Margin % of 6.95% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 8.54. Over the past decade, Packaging of America's FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.22 to 11.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #98 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is Packaging of America's FCF Margin % too high?
Packaging of America's current FCF Margin % of 6.95% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 8.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.22 to a high of 11.60. The Packaging & Containers industry median FCF Margin % is 2.68. Packaging of America's value of 6.95% is 159.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #98 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 FCF Margin % compare to AMCR and IP?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #98 out of 394 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Packaging of America in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.68. Packaging of America's value of 6.95% is 159.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Packaging of America's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.22 to 11.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.54 vs. the industry median of 2.68, 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 FCF Margin % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median FCF Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.68, based on 394 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Packaging of America's current FCF Margin % of 6.95% is 159.3% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Packaging of America's current FCF Margin % is 6.95%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 8.54. 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 FCF Margin % of 6.95%. 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 FCF Margin % is 6.95%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 8.54 and 159.3% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.68. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Packaging of America (MEX:PKG), the current FCF Margin % is 6.95% 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:
FCF Margin %: 6.95% (19% below median its 10-year median of 8.54)
GF Value™: MXN3,726.44 vs. price of MXN4,059.68 (8.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 159.3% above the Packaging & Containers median (#98 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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