PKG
Status-Quo-PlayerPackaging Corporation of America
$210.48
+1.94%
as of 13 Apr
Power Core
The moat is vertical integration from linerboard mill to corrugated box plant, sustained by geographic density and freight economics that make replication prohibitively capital-intensive.
Direction of Movement
Lateral Trajectory with Upward Bias from Consolidation Dynamics
ROC 200
+7.9%
PKG
Packaging Corporation of America
$210.48
+1.94%
as of 13 Apr
DCF Fair Value: $188.40
Market data unavailable
Company Profile
Packaging Corporation of America is a leading North American manufacturer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products. The company produces a broad range of paper-based solutions, including recycled and virgin containerboard, custom corrugated shipping containers, retail displays, protective packaging, and point-of-purchase displays. It operates through key segments: Packaging, which offers conventional shipping containers and specialized corrugated products; Paper, producing uncoated freesheet and specialty papers; and Corporate and Other, managing transportation assets. These products serve diverse industries such as food and beverage, consumer goods, e-commerce fulfillment, industrial equipment, and manufacturing. Packaging Corporation of America maintains an integrated network of paper mills, corrugated sheet plants, converting facilities, and sales offices across the United States, with additional presence in Canada and Mexico. It sources raw materials from recycled fiber and sustainably managed forests, emphasizing a circular production model and efficient logistics for just-in-time delivery. Founded in 1959 and headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, the company focuses on innovative, customer-centric packaging solutions.
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Packaging & Containers
Employees
16,800