Packaging Corp of America PKG Return on equity

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-20.8%-21.0pp

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10.8%-21.0pp

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2.7%-1.1pp

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18.4%-1.2pp

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8.6%-12.1pp

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12.8%+4.9pp

FAQ

What is Packaging Corp of America's return on equity?

Packaging Corp of America (PKG) reported return on equity of 16.3% in Q1 2026.

How has Packaging Corp of America's return on equity changed year-over-year?

Packaging Corp of America's return on equity decreased by 19.3% year-over-year, from 20.2% to 16.3%.

What is the long-term trend for Packaging Corp of America's return on equity?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Packaging Corp of America's return on equity has grown at a 3.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 14.6% to 17.2%.

What does return on equity mean?

Trailing-twelve-month net income divided by average shareholders' equity (average of the start and end of the trailing-twelve-month window). Measures the profit generated on each dollar of shareholder capital.