Packaging Corporation of America

NYSE:PKG Stock Report

Market Cap: US$21.2b

Packaging Corporation of America Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

Packaging of America's CEO is Mark Kowlzan, appointed in Jul 2010, has a tenure of 14.33 years. total yearly compensation is $15.23M, comprised of 9.4% salary and 90.6% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.5% of the company’s shares, worth $106.13M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 11.3 years and 14.3 years respectively.

Key information

Mark Kowlzan

Chief executive officer

US$15.2m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage9.4%
CEO tenure14.3yrs
CEO ownership0.5%
Management average tenure11.3yrs
Board average tenure14.3yrs

Recent management updates

This Is Why Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) CEO Compensation Looks Appropriate

May 02
This Is Why Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) CEO Compensation Looks Appropriate

Recent updates

Packaging Corporation Of America: Pricing Pressure And Softer Demand

Oct 08

These 4 Measures Indicate That Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Sep 10
These 4 Measures Indicate That Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Trading At A 44% Discount?

Aug 26
Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Trading At A 44% Discount?

Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Price Target To US$195

Jul 26
Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Price Target To US$195

Packaging Corporation Of America: High Valuations For Questionable Economics

Jul 25

Some Confidence Is Lacking In Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) P/E

Jul 12
Some Confidence Is Lacking In Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) P/E

Here's What's Concerning About Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Returns On Capital

Jun 26
Here's What's Concerning About Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Returns On Capital

Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Trading At A 36% Discount?

May 26
Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Trading At A 36% Discount?

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Will Pay A Dividend Of $1.25

May 12
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Will Pay A Dividend Of $1.25

This Is Why Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) CEO Compensation Looks Appropriate

May 02
This Is Why Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) CEO Compensation Looks Appropriate

Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) After Its First-Quarter Results

Apr 24
Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) After Its First-Quarter Results

Packaging Corporation of America: A Quality Company, But With Overextended Valuation

Apr 16

Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit

Apr 12
Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit

These 4 Measures Indicate That Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Mar 28
These 4 Measures Indicate That Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Packaging Corporation: Strong Q4 Results But Valuation Is Elevated (Downgrade)

Jan 25

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Shares Could Be 24% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jan 22
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Shares Could Be 24% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

Jan 08
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

Here's What To Make Of Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Dec 26
Here's What To Make Of Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $1.25

Dec 12
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $1.25

Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) A Risky Investment?

Nov 29
Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) A Risky Investment?

Packaging Corporation of America: Valuation Is Justified By Its Quality

Nov 16

Should You Investigate Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) At US$152?

Oct 17
Should You Investigate Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) At US$152?

An Intrinsic Calculation For Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Suggests It's 43% Undervalued

Oct 02
An Intrinsic Calculation For Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Suggests It's 43% Undervalued

Packaging Corporation of America: A Good Company At A Full Valuation

Sep 18

Returns On Capital At Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Have Hit The Brakes

Sep 09
Returns On Capital At Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Have Hit The Brakes

Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) A Risky Investment?

Aug 25
Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) A Risky Investment?

Packaging Corporation of America: Q2 Beat Vs. Lower Q3 Estimates

Jul 26

What Is Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Share Price Doing?

Jul 16
What Is Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Share Price Doing?

Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 51% Above Its Share Price

Jul 01
Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 51% Above Its Share Price

Packaging Corporation of America: Approaching The Bottom, Time To Re-Enter

Jun 30

Return Trends At Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Aren't Appealing

Jun 10
Return Trends At Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Aren't Appealing

These 4 Measures Indicate That Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

May 12
These 4 Measures Indicate That Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG)?

Apr 14
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG)?

Is There An Opportunity With Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) 31% Undervaluation?

Apr 02
Is There An Opportunity With Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) 31% Undervaluation?

Here's Why We Think Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Mar 21
Here's Why We Think Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Might Become A Compounding Machine

Mar 02
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Might Become A Compounding Machine

Packaging Corporation Of America: Unwrapping The Potential Through A Conservative Approach

Feb 23

Packaging Corporation Of America: Solid Numbers, Reiterate Buy

Feb 04

Packaging Non-GAAP EPS of $2.35 beats by $0.12, revenue of $1.98B misses by $70M

Jan 25

We Think Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Jan 25
We Think Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG)?

Jan 13
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG)?

Packaging Corporation Of America: Finally Time For An Update

Jan 04

We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Passed With Ease

Dec 19
We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Passed With Ease

Packaging declares $1.25 dividend

Dec 08

Are Investors Undervaluing Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) By 44%?

Dec 05
Are Investors Undervaluing Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) By 44%?

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Is Aiming To Keep Up Its Impressive Returns

Nov 23
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Is Aiming To Keep Up Its Impressive Returns

Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Using Too Much Debt?

Oct 24
Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Using Too Much Debt?

Packaging Q3 2022 Earnings Preview

Oct 23

Why Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Could Be Worth Watching

Oct 10
Why Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Could Be Worth Watching

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Mark Kowlzan's remuneration changed compared to Packaging Corporation of America's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Sep 30 2024n/an/a

US$768m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

US$713m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

US$716m

Dec 31 2023US$15mUS$1m

US$759m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

US$781m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

US$860m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

US$958m

Dec 31 2022US$12mUS$1m

US$1b

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

US$1b

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

US$1b

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

US$922m

Dec 31 2021US$12mUS$1m

US$835m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

US$742m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

US$632m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

US$482m

Dec 31 2020US$10mUS$1m

US$457m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

US$470m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

US$510m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

US$646m

Dec 31 2019US$10mUS$1m

US$691m

Sep 30 2019n/an/a

US$759m

Jun 30 2019n/an/a

US$786m

Mar 31 2019n/an/a

US$779m

Dec 31 2018US$10mUS$1m

US$732m

Sep 30 2018n/an/a

US$796m

Jun 30 2018n/an/a

US$729m

Mar 31 2018n/an/a

US$686m

Dec 31 2017US$11mUS$1m

US$663m

Compensation vs Market: Mark's total compensation ($USD15.23M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD12.74M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Mark's compensation has increased by more than 20% whilst company earnings have fallen more than 20% in the past year.


CEO

Mark Kowlzan (68 yo)

14.3yrs

Tenure

US$15,228,190

Compensation

Mr. Mark W. Kowlzan has been the Chief Executive Officer of Packaging Corporation of America since July 2010. Mr. Kowlzan served as Senior Vice President of Containerboard at Packaging Corporation of Ameri...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Mark Kowlzan
Chairman of the Board & CEO14.3yrsUS$15.23m0.50%
$ 106.1m
Robert Mundy
Principal Accounting Officer9.2yrsUS$4.50m0.043%
$ 9.1m
Thomas Hassfurther
Executive Vice President of Corrugated Products15.2yrsUS$11.02m0.31%
$ 66.7m
Charles Carter
Executive Vice President of Mill Operations11.3yrsUS$3.88m0.035%
$ 7.5m
Donald Shirley
Senior VP of Corporate Engineering & Process Technology5.5yrsUS$3.14m0.025%
$ 5.2m
Kent Pflederer
Senior VP17.4yrsUS$2.06m0.072%
$ 15.3m
Prafulla D'Souza
Vice President of Marketing & Communications Corrugated Productsno datano datano data
Darla Olivier
Senior VP of Tax2.8yrsno datano data
Barb Sessions
ESG Survey Contactno datano datano data

11.3yrs

Average Tenure

62yo

Average Age

Experienced Management: PKG's management team is seasoned and experienced (11.3 years average tenure).


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Mark Kowlzan
Chairman of the Board & CEO14.3yrsUS$15.23m0.50%
$ 106.1m
Samuel Mencoff
Independent Lead Director25.8yrsUS$274.94k0.36%
$ 76.6m
Paul Stecko
Director25.7yrsUS$290.53k0.022%
$ 4.6m
Thomas Souleles
Independent Director14.2yrsUS$269.94k0.011%
$ 2.4m
Cheryl Beebe
Independent Director16.5yrsUS$274.94k0.016%
$ 3.3m
Karen Gowland
Directorless than a yearno data0.0010%
$ 218.9k
Roger Porter
Independent Director19.5yrsUS$269.94k0.024%
$ 5.1m
Robert Lyons
Independent Director13.3yrsUS$249.94k0.014%
$ 2.9m
Donna Harman
Independent Director4.9yrsUS$269.94k0.0045%
$ 947.7k
Duane Farrington
Independent Director9.3yrsUS$249.94k0.0068%
$ 1.4m

14.3yrs

Average Tenure

67yo

Average Age

Experienced Board: PKG's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 14.3 years average tenure).