PKG (Packaging of America) ROCE %: 10.39% (As of Mar. 2026)


PKG Packaging Corp of America PKG
88 GF Score
Price $237.85
GF Value $221.17
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Packaging of America ROCE %?

Packaging of America PKG +2.16% 88 ROCE % is 10.39% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PKG with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $221.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Packaging of America's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.39%.

Packaging of America  (NYSE:PKG) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Packaging of America ROCE % Related Terms

Packaging of America ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Packaging of America's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

Packaging of America Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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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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Packaging of America ROCE % Calculation

Packaging of America's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=1106.9/( ( (8833.2 - 1001.6) + (10725.5 - 1015.1) )/ 2 )
=1106.9/( (7831.6+9710.4)/ 2 )
=1106.9/8771
=12.62 %

Packaging of America's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1009.6/( ( (10725.5 - 1015.1) + (10777.9 - 1060.9) )/ 2 )
=1009.6/( ( 9710.4 + 9717 )/ 2 )
=1009.6/9713.7
=10.39 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 10.39% mean?
Packaging of America (PKG) has a ROCE % of 10.39% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Packaging of America's ROCE % too high?
Packaging of America's current ROCE % is 10.39%. The Packaging & Containers industry median ROCE % is 7.18. Packaging of America's value of 10.39% is 44.8% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to AMCR and IP?
Packaging of America's ROCE % of 10.39% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.18. Packaging of America's value of 10.39% is 44.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median ROCE % among Packaging & Containers companies is 7.18, based on 392 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Packaging of America's current ROCE % of 10.39% is 44.8% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median ROCE % is 7.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Packaging of America's current ROCE % is 10.39%. 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 $221.17, compared to a current price of $237.85 — trading 7.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 10.39% and 44.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 7.18. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Packaging of America (PKG), the current ROCE % is 10.39% 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 $237.85 is trading 7.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $221.17. GuruFocus considers Packaging of America to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PKG:

  • ROCE %: 10.39%
  • GF Value™: $221.17 vs. price of $237.85 (7.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.8% above the Packaging & Containers median

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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