Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Packaging Corporation of America Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
16.8%
FY2025
5-year range
12.6% / 21.0%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-7.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#21 of 113
Materials
What the data says
Packaging Corporation of America's return on equity (roe) of 16.8% is higher than 81% of companies in the Materials sector (FY2025). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 12.6% in FY2022 to 22.7% in FY2020.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
16.8% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -5.9%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Declined from 21.0% to 16.8% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +4.3pp
- 5-Year Change
- -5.9pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+268.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 7.9% year-over-year.
- Currently 26.8pp above the Materials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2020.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) 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 | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 16.8% | -7.9% |
| FY2024 | 18.3% | -13.1% |
| FY2023 | 21.0% | +67.4% |
| FY2022 | 12.6% | -34.9% |
| FY2021 | 19.3% | -15.0% |
| FY2020 | 22.7% | +4.4% |
| FY2019 | 21.8% | +29.4% |
| FY2018 | 16.8% | -15.9% |
| FY2017 | 20.0% | -10.3% |
| FY2016 | 22.3% | -17.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026