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PKG Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis

0.86x

Updated 169h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The debt-to-equity ratio measures how much a company relies on borrowed money versus shareholder equity to fund its operations; a ratio of 0.86x means PKG has $0.86 in debt for every $1 of equity.

Sector Performance

60th percentile

PKG

0.86x

Sector Median

0.73x

Sector Avg

0.13x

Prior Period

0.95x(Apr 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The debt-to-equity ratio measures how much a company relies on borrowed money versus shareholder equity to fund its operations; a ratio of 0.86x means PKG has $0.86 in debt for every $1 of equity.

This is above the sector median of 0.73x, placing PKG in the 60th percentile among peers, indicating it uses more debt than most comparable companies. The trend data is not available — the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both reported as "N/A," so we cannot assess whether leverage is increasing or decreasing. The combination of an above-median debt level with no observable trend suggests a stable but moderately higher leverage profile, which presents a neutral risk: debt is manageable but higher than typical peers, with no directional signal to amplify concern or opportunity. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the debt level is above average but not extreme, and the lack of trend data provides no clear reason to upgrade or downgrade the stock's outlook.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about PKG?

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.

How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?

Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.

Who are PKG's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?

The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: FICO (-1.73x), SBUX (-1.78x), HLT (-2.09x), MSCI (-2.31x), ETSY (-2.62x).

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The Formula

Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.