Company / Operating Margin
Packaging Corporation of America Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
12.3%
FY2025
5-year range
10.9% / 16.1%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-6.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#29 of 84
Materials
What the data says
At 12.3%, Packaging Corporation of America's operating margin ranks #29 of 84 in the Materials sector. Operating Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 10.9% in FY2022 to 16.1% in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
12.3% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -2.9%.
Declined from 16.1% to 12.3% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +1.4pp
- 5-Year Change
- -2.9pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#29 of 84 in MaterialsTop 35% of 84This company 12.3% Sector average -70.2%
▼
+117.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin decreased 6.3% year-over-year.
- Currently 82.5pp above the Materials sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2023.
- Lowest operating 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 | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 12.3% | -6.3% |
| FY2024 | 13.1% | -18.2% |
| FY2023 | 16.1% | +47.7% |
| FY2022 | 10.9% | -28.2% |
| FY2021 | 15.1% | -0.6% |
| FY2020 | 15.2% | +5.2% |
| FY2019 | 14.5% | +6.8% |
| FY2018 | 13.6% | +3.8% |
| FY2017 | 13.1% | +8.7% |
| FY2016 | 12.0% | -8.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026