Packaging Corporation of America (PKG, Paper & Plastic Packaging Products & Materials) Stock Valuation & Fair Value Trading above its usual valuation
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG, Paper & Plastic Packaging Products & Materials) trades at a blended P/E of 22.2, about 25% above its historical normal valuation, with a forward growth estimate of 13.8% and a PEG of 1.61. Analysts' one-year estimates have been hit 36% of the time. Priced at its historical normal P/E of 17.8 on the same blended earnings, the 2026-10-02 close of $228.54 corresponds to about $183 a share. This is a valuation reference, not a price target.
- Price $229.94 at the 2026-10-08 close, 1.3% below the 20-day average ($233.00) and 4.2% below the 50-day ($240.08).
- RSI (14) at 43.9.
- 52-week range $186.94 to $255.77: the price is 10.1% below the high and 23.0% above the low.
The Street vs SeerForecast
Wall Street's mean price target for PKG is $259.20 across 10 analysts, 12.7% above the current price. The average analyst rating is Buy. Our SeerForecast read of the same stock, formed without analyst targets: trading above its usual valuation. When the two disagree, start your digging there.
Valuation flags
- Overvalued by 25%
Verdict history
tickerseer's rating has been trading above its usual valuation since 2026-06-03.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Packaging Corporation of America stock overvalued?
At a blended P/E of 22.2 versus its historical normal P/E of 17.8, Packaging Corporation of America trades about 25% above its typical valuation, with a PEG of 1.61 on 13.8% forward growth. tickerseer currently rates it trading above its usual valuation.
What is Packaging Corporation of America's fair value and PEG?
Packaging Corporation of America trades at a blended P/E of 22.2 against a historical normal P/E of 17.8, a PEG of 1.61, and a forward growth estimate of 13.8%. Priced at its historical normal P/E of 17.8 on the same blended earnings, the 2026-10-02 close of $228.54 corresponds to about $183 a share. This is a valuation reference, not a price target.
Has tickerseer's rating of Packaging Corporation of America changed?
tickerseer's rating has been trading above its usual valuation since 2026-06-03.
What is the analyst price target for Packaging Corporation of America?
The mean Wall Street price target for Packaging Corporation of America is $259.20 across 10 analysts, 12.7% above the current price. tickerseer's SeerForecast verdict is formed independently of analyst targets.
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