Packaging of AmericaMEX:PKG 88 Net Margin % is 7.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 9.91. 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 81.98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Packaging of America's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:PKG'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.92 Med: 9.91 Max: 12.15
Current: 8.04
MEX:PKG's Net Margin % is ranked better than 81.98% of 394
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 3.525
vs MEX:PKG: 8.04
Packaging of America (MEX:PKG) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Packaging of America Net Margin % Related Terms
Packaging of America Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Packaging of America's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Packaging of America's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Packaging of America's Net 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 Net Margin % of 7.22% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 9.91. Over the past decade, Packaging of America's Net Margin % has ranged from 6.92 to 12.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #71 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 18%.
Is Packaging of America's Net Margin % too high?
Packaging of America's current Net Margin % of 7.22% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 9.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.92 to a high of 12.15. The Packaging & Containers industry median Net Margin % is 3.53. Packaging of America's value of 7.22% is 104.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #71 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 Net Margin % compare to AMCR and IP?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #71 out of 394 companies for Net Margin %. This places Packaging of America in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.53. Packaging of America's value of 7.22% is 104.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Packaging of America's own Net Margin % has ranged from 6.92 to 12.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.91 vs. the industry median of 3.53, 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 Net Margin % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Net Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.53, based on 394 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Packaging of America's current Net Margin % of 7.22% is 104.8% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Packaging of America's current Net Margin % is 7.22%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 9.91. 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 Net Margin % of 7.22%. 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 Net Margin % is 7.22%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 9.91 and 104.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 3.53. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Packaging of America (MEX:PKG), the current Net Margin % is 7.22% 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:
Net Margin %: 7.22% (27% below median its 10-year median of 9.91)
GF Value™: MXN3,726.44 vs. price of MXN4,059.68 (8.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 104.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#71 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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