PKG Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
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Key Takeaway
The debt-to-equity ratio compares a company’s total liabilities to its shareholders’ equity, showing how much leverage it uses to fund operations.
Sector Performance
58th percentilePKG
0.85x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.46x
Prior Period
0.86x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The debt-to-equity ratio compares a company’s total liabilities to its shareholders’ equity, showing how much leverage it uses to fund operations.
PKG’s current 0.85x means it has $0.85 of debt for every $1 of equity, a moderate level that indicates a balanced use of borrowing versus owner investment. This sits above the sector median of 0.74x, placing PKG in the 57th percentile among peers, so it carries somewhat more debt than most comparable companies. The year-over-year change is not available, but the ratio declined by 1.2% quarter-over-quarter, moving from 0.86x to 0.85x, with no clear longer-term trend reported. The combination of an above-median but stable leverage level suggests modest financial risk, with no strong upward pressure from rising debt. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it reflects average leverage relative to peers and a slight improvement, offering neither a clear risk nor a distinct advantage.
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.
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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.
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0.85x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.46x
How PKG's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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