Discontinued — last reported Q4 '22

Business Segments · Goodwill

Packaging — Goodwill

Packaging Corp of America Packaging — Goodwill decreased by 0.1% to $922.40M in Q4 2022 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryMarket Position
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2022Feb 23, 2023
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

A stable or growing balance is normal, but significant write-downs signal that past acquisitions are not performing as expected.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the intangible asset value created when the packaging segment acquires another company for a pric...

Peer comparison

Standard balance sheet item for companies that have grown through acquisitions.

Metric ID: pkg_segment_packaging_goodwill

Historical Data

4 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q4 '22
Value$863.50M$863.50M$923.50M$922.40M
QoQ Change+0.0%+6.9%-0.1%
YoY Change-0.1%
Range$863.50M$923.50M
Avg YoY Growth-0.1%
Median YoY Growth-0.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Packaging Corp of America's packaging — goodwill?
Packaging Corp of America (PKG) reported packaging — goodwill of $922.40M in Q4 2022.
What does packaging — goodwill mean?
The premium paid for past acquisitions that is recorded as an intangible asset.