Company / FCF Margin
Packaging Corporation of America FCF Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest FCF Margin
8.1%
FY2025
5-year range
6.2% / 11.6%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+30.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#33 of 96
Materials
What the data says
At 8.1%, Packaging Corporation of America's fcf margin ranks #33 of 96 in the Materials sector. FCF Margin returned to growth in FY2025 after 3 years of decline, reaching 8.1%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
8.1% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -0.8%.
Improved from 6.3% to 8.1% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
FCF Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -1.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- -0.8pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#33 of 96 in MaterialsTop 34% of 96This company 8.1% Sector average -55.6%
▼
+114.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, fcf margin increased 30.4% year-over-year.
- Currently 63.7pp above the Materials sector average.
- Peak fcf margin was recorded in FY2021.
- Lowest fcf margin in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | FCF MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 8.1% | +30.4% |
| FY2024 | 6.2% | -1.7% |
| FY2023 | 6.3% | -31.1% |
| FY2022 | 9.2% | -20.8% |
| FY2021 | 11.6% | +29.5% |
| FY2020 | 9.0% | +12.6% |
| FY2019 | 8.0% | -13.7% |
| FY2018 | 9.2% | +16.6% |
| FY2017 | 7.9% | +46.5% |
| FY2016 | 5.4% | -47.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026