Packaging of America (MEX:PKG) Stock Based Compensation: MXN781 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:PKG Packaging Corp of America MEX:PKG
89 GF Score
Price MXN4,059.68
GF Value MXN3,988.34
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What is Packaging of America Stock Based Compensation?

Packaging of America MEX:PKG 89 Stock Based Compensation is MXN781 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:PKG with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,988.34. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Packaging of America's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN276 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN781 Mil.

Packaging of America Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Packaging of America Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Packaging of America Stock Based Compensation Chart

Packaging of America Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
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Packaging of America Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Packaging of America Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN781 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of MXN781 Mil mean?
Packaging of America (MEX:PKG) has a Stock Based Compensation of MXN781 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Packaging of America and its competitors.
Is Packaging of America's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Packaging of America's current Stock Based Compensation is MXN781 Mil. Overall, Packaging of America has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Packaging of America's Stock Based Compensation compare to IP and AMCR?
Packaging of America's Stock Based Compensation of MXN781 Mil can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Stock Based Compensation for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Packaging of America and its competitors. Packaging of America's current Stock Based Compensation is MXN781 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation of MXN781 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,988.34, compared to a current price of MXN4,059.68 — trading 1.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is MXN781 Mil. Packaging of America's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Packaging of America (MEX:PKG), the current Stock Based Compensation is MXN781 Mil 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 1.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,988.34.

Key valuation signals for MEX:PKG:

  • Stock Based Compensation: MXN781 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN3,988.34 vs. price of MXN4,059.68 (1.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 5 warning signs

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 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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