Valuation check: PKG's profit margin is 7.23%, above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.62%.
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Packaging Of America (PKG) currently reports a profit margin of 7.23% as of June 2026. That compares with 10.43% in the prior-year period — down 30.7% year over year. That is above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.62%. Use the charts on this page to explore Packaging Of America's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Packaging Of America's profit margin decreased from 10.43% to 7.23% — a 30.7% year-over-year decrease (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Packaging Of America's profit margin of 7.23% is higher than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.62%. That is roughly 56.7% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.
There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Packaging Of America's current 7.23% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 4.62%) and against PKG's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.
Start with the current profit margin of 7.23%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 4.62%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Packaging Of America, and consider following PKG for alerts when major investors trade the stock.