GPK (Graphic Packaging Holding Co) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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GPK Graphic Packaging Holding Co GPK
64 GF Score
Price $11.40
GF Value $22.82
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Graphic Packaging Holding Co Financial Strength?

Graphic Packaging Holding Co GPK +3.92% 64 Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates GPK with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.82 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Graphic Packaging Holding Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.49. Graphic Packaging Holding Co's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.65. As of today, Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Altman Z-Score is 1.39.


Graphic Packaging Holding Co  (NYSE:GPK) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Graphic Packaging Holding Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Graphic Packaging Holding Co Financial Strength Related Terms


GPK vs AMBP, GEF, SLGN: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


Graphic Packaging Holding Co Financial Strength vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Financial Strength falls into.


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Graphic Packaging Holding Co Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-68 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $101 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $5,115 Mil.

Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*101/-68
=1.49

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(552 + 5115) / 8752
=0.65

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Graphic Packaging Holding Co has a Z-score of 1.39, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.39 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 4 mean?
Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Graphic Packaging Holding Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00.
Is Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Financial Strength too high?
Graphic Packaging Holding Co's current Financial Strength of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Graphic Packaging Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Financial Strength compare to AMBP and GEF?
Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. Historically, Graphic Packaging Holding Co's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Graphic Packaging Holding Co and its competitors. Graphic Packaging Holding Co's current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Graphic Packaging Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.82, compared to a current price of $11.40 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Graphic Packaging Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK), the current Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 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 Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graphic Packaging Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.40 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.82. GuruFocus considers Graphic Packaging Holding Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for GPK:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $22.82 vs. price of $11.40 (50% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Graphic Packaging Holding Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 4W8:Germany
Address 1500 Riveredge Parkway, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30328
Graphic Packaging Holding Co is a holding company that manufactures and sells a variety of paper-based consumer packaging products through its subsidiaries. The company's reportable segments are; Americas Paperboard Packaging, and International Paperboard Packaging. The majority of the revenue is generated from its Americas Paperboard Packaging segment which includes paperboard packaging sold predominantly to consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and cups, lids and food containers sold to foodservice companies and quick-service restaurants (QSR) serving the food, beverage, and consumer product markets in the Americas. Geographically, the company operates in Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions.
64GF Score

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