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PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA

Company Overview

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a U.S.-based enterprise specializing in the production and sale of containerboard and corrugated packaging materials. Its operations are organized into two primary divisions: Packaging and Paper. The Packaging division offers an extensive array of containerboard and corrugated solutions. These encompass conventional shipping containers designed for safeguarding and transporting manufactured goods, vibrant multi-color boxes and point-of-sale displays aimed at enhancing product merchandising in retail environments, and honeycomb protective packaging. This segment also provides specialized packaging for perishable goods like meat and fresh produce, processed foods, beverages, and a broad spectrum of other industrial and consumer products. Its corrugated offerings reach customers through a multi-channel approach, utilizing a dedicated direct sales and marketing team, independent brokers, and various distribution partners. Meanwhile, the Paper segment focuses on manufacturing and distributing a range of commodity and specialty papers. This includes communication papers, such as standard cut-size office paper, along with specialized printing and converting papers. Sales of its white paper products are managed directly by its internal sales and marketing organization. Tracing its origins back to 1867, Packaging Corporation of America maintains its corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois.

SectorConsumer Cyclical
IndustryPackaging & Containers
Market Cap$21.1B
Last Dividend$5.25
Employees16,800
CEOMark W. Kowlzan

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Current Price$237.25
Fair Value?$000.00
Valuation?Overvalued
Hist. PE ?15.26
EPS (TTM) ?7.81
Forward EPS Growth ?16.83%
Historical Growth ?11.11%
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Last updated: 9/5/2026, 6:40:25 PM