Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper products in North America. The company operates through Packaging and Paper segments.
Price ÷ Earnings Per Share — how many years of current earnings you're paying for at today's price. Lower P/E may indicate undervaluation. The dashed forward point is the forward P/E — today's price ÷ analyst consensus EPS. Shaded region = analyst consensus for the current and next fiscal year (9 analysts).
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Base Case $295.06 Implied EV: $30.11B |
What growth rate is the market pricing in at $229?
The market implies +13.8% Owner Earnings growth, above historical trends.
Standard FCF implies a demanding +14.6%, reflecting heavy growth investment.
Narrow moat with roic consistency as the key competitive advantage. Improving margin stability would strengthen the moat.
"Market is pricing this stock without strong emotion in either direction"
Appears undervalued with favorable or neutral sentiment — conditions suggest an attractive entry point
