Company / Gross Margin
Packaging Corporation of America Gross Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Gross Margin
21.0%
FY2025
5-year range
20.6% / 24.2%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-1.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#41 of 69
Materials
What the data says
At 21.0%, Packaging Corporation of America's gross margin ranks #41 of 69 in the Materials sector. Gross Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 20.6% in FY2022 to 24.2% in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
21.0% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -2.4%.
Declined from 24.2% to 21.0% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Gross Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +0.5pp
- 5-Year Change
- -2.4pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#41 of 69 in MaterialsTop 59% of 69This company 21.0% Sector average 26.0%
▼
-19.1% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, gross margin decreased 1.2% year-over-year.
- Currently 5.0pp below the Materials sector average.
- Peak gross margin was recorded in FY2023.
- Lowest gross margin in the period was in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Gross MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 21.0% | -1.2% |
| FY2024 | 21.3% | -12.2% |
| FY2023 | 24.2% | +17.8% |
| FY2022 | 20.6% | -12.9% |
| FY2021 | 23.6% | +0.6% |
| FY2020 | 23.5% | +2.8% |
| FY2019 | 22.8% | +3.4% |
| FY2018 | 22.1% | +4.9% |
| FY2017 | 21.0% | +0.1% |
| FY2016 | 21.0% | -11.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026