Packaging of America (MEX:PKG) Tax Rate %: 25.83% (As of Jun. 2026)

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MEX:PKG Packaging Corp of America MEX:PKG
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Price MXN4,059.68
GF Value MXN3,656.18
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What is Packaging of America Tax Rate %?

Packaging of America MEX:PKG 90 Tax Rate % is 25.83% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:PKG with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,656.18. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Packaging of America's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN1,167 Mil. Packaging of America's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN4,519 Mil. Therefore, Packaging of America's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 25.83%.

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Packaging of America Tax Rate % Historical Data

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

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

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Packaging of America's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=4568.046/18506.258
=24.68 %

Packaging of America's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=1167.338/4519.291
=25.83 %

* 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 Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 25.83% mean?
Packaging of America (MEX:PKG) has a Tax Rate % of 25.83% as of Jun. 2026.
Is Packaging of America's Tax Rate % too high?
Packaging of America's current Tax Rate % is 25.83%. Overall, Packaging of America has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Packaging of America's Tax Rate % compare to IP and AMCR?
Packaging of America's Tax Rate % of 25.83% 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 Tax Rate % for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Packaging of America's current Tax Rate % is 25.83%. 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 Tax Rate % of 25.83%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,656.18, compared to a current price of MXN4,059.68 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 25.83%. Packaging of America's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Packaging of America (MEX:PKG), the current Tax Rate % is 25.83% 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 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 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,656.18.

Key valuation signals for MEX:PKG:

  • Tax Rate %: 25.83%
  • GF Value™: MXN3,656.18 vs. price of MXN4,059.68 (11% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 7 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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