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4.0
Weak

Packaging Corp of America (PKG)

As of Sep 20, 2026, Packaging Corp of America (PKG) scores 4.0/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #49 of 78 Materials stocks. At $233, PKG trades 28% above its model fair value of $182.

Materials / Paper & Plastic Packaging Products & Materials

S&P 500

$233.02

Below average on several measures. Research carefully.

Weak

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

Data as of Sep 20, 2026

#49out of 78 in Materials

Is PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA a Good Investment in 2026?

PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) scores 4.0 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Weak rating. The Piotroski model is the most favorable, rating PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA as Neutral. However, the Greenblatt Magic Formula model rates it Caution — Earnings yield -16.7% · ROC -56%. PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA currently trades 28% above its estimated fair value of $182. PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA ranks #49 out of 78 stocks in the Materials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E27.0ROE16.6Market Cap21BDiv Yield2.2

Estimated Fair Value

$182.4228% above

Trading above estimated fair value. Eps growth of -4% may not justify the premium.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Neutral

3/9

Buffett

Neutral

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Neutral

Significantly above fair value

Lynch

Caution

PEG 2.1 · Stalwart

Greenblatt

Caution

Earnings yield -16.7% · ROC -56%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) a good investment?
As of Sep 20, 2026, Packaging Corp of America (PKG) scores 4.0/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #49 of 78 Materials stocks. At $233, PKG trades 28% above its model fair value of $182. That score is below average, suggesting caution.
What is PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA's Piotroski F-Score?
PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA's Piotroski F-Score status is Neutral. The raw score is 3/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is PKG overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $182, PKG appears overvalued. The stock currently trades 28% above its estimated fair value. Trading above estimated fair value. Eps growth of -4% may not justify the premium.
How does PKG compare to other Materials stocks?
PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA ranks #49 out of 78 stocks in the Materials sector, placing it in the top 63% of its sector by composite score. There are higher-ranked alternatives in this sector worth exploring.
What do investment models say about PKG?
AlphaStocks evaluates PKG using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Neutral; Buffett: Neutral; Graham: Neutral; Lynch: Caution; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Caution. These models are combined into a single composite score of 4.0/10.

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