Packaging Corp of America PKG Return on invested capital

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-12.6%-13.0pp

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6.1%-10.9pp

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3.6%—

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8.9%—

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5.2%-4.2pp

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8.3%+3.0pp

FAQ

What is Packaging Corp of America's return on invested capital?

Packaging Corp of America (PKG) reported return on invested capital of 10.8% in Q1 2026.

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

Packaging Corp of America's return on invested capital decreased by 21.1% year-over-year, from 13.7% to 10.8%.

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

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Packaging Corp of America's return on invested capital has grown at a 1.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 10.4% to 11.2%.

What does return on invested capital mean?

Net operating profit after tax (operating income taxed at the effective rate) divided by average invested capital (debt plus equity minus cash). Measures the after-tax return on all capital put to work in the business, independent of capital structure.