Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Packaging & Containers
EV/EBITDA
↓
6.04
↓-26% vs avg
5yr avg: 8.11
30Y Low3.5·High11.2
P/FCF
↑
N/A
—
5yr avg: 17.57
30Y Low1.0·High29.8
P/B Ratio
↓
0.95
↓-64% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.62
30Y Low0.1·High5.2
ROE
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14.0%
↑-32% vs avg
5yr avg: 20.6%
30Y Low-46%·High29%
Debt/EBITDA
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3.97
+3% vs avg
5yr avg: 3.86
30Y Low0.9·High8.6
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
GPK Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Graphic Packaging Holding Company trades at 7.3x earnings, 52% below its 5-year average of 15.0x, sitting at the 10th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 19.3x, the stock trades at a discount of 62%.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $3.2B | $4.5B | $8.3B | $7.6B | $6.9B | $5.8B | $4.7B | $4.9B | $3.3B | $4.8B | $4.0B |
| Enterprise Value | $8.5B | $9.8B | $13.6B | $13.1B | $12.2B | $11.7B | $8.4B | $7.8B | $6.2B | $7.0B | $6.1B |
| P/E Ratio → | 7.25 | 10.18 | 12.57 | 10.53 | 13.17 | 28.68 | 28.23 | 23.79 | 14.99 | 16.09 | 17.58 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.37 | 0.52 | 0.94 | 0.81 | 0.73 | 0.81 | 0.72 | 0.80 | 0.55 | 1.09 | 0.93 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.95 | 1.34 | 2.75 | 2.74 | 3.20 | 3.07 | 2.57 | 2.08 | 1.44 | 3.73 | 3.80 |
| P/FCF | — | — | — | 22.41 | 12.73 | — | 26.46 | 15.68 | — | 18.82 | 11.57 |
| P/OCF | 3.72 | 5.24 | 9.86 | 6.66 | 6.32 | 9.54 | 5.74 | 7.37 | — | 9.34 | 6.26 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
GPK EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Graphic Packaging Holding Company's enterprise value stands at 6.0x EBITDA, 26% below its 5-year average of 8.1x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 11.3x, placing the stock at a 47% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.14 | 1.54 | 1.39 | 1.30 | 1.63 | 1.28 | 1.27 | 1.03 | 1.60 | 1.42 |
| EV / EBITDA | 6.04 | 6.96 | 7.94 | 6.70 | 7.69 | 11.25 | 7.63 | 7.69 | 6.87 | 9.95 | 8.16 |
| EV / EBIT | 9.76 | 12.15 | 12.16 | 11.14 | 13.41 | 28.81 | 23.00 | 15.86 | 13.10 | 20.47 | 15.50 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | — | 38.47 | 22.62 | — | 47.07 | 24.99 | — | 27.43 | 17.60 |
GPK Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Graphic Packaging Holding Company earns an operating margin of 10.1%, above the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.9%. Operating margins have compressed from 14.1% to 10.1% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 14.0% is modest. ROIC of 7.7% represents adequate returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.8%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 18.7% | 18.7% | 22.7% | 23.3% | 19.3% | 15.1% | 17.3% | 17.8% | 15.8% | 16.3% | 18.7% |
| Operating Margin | 10.1% | 10.1% | 13.1% | 14.1% | 11.0% | 7.7% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% | 10.4% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.2% | 5.2% | 7.5% | 7.7% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 3.4% | 3.7% | 6.8% | 5.3% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 14.0% | 14.0% | 22.7% | 29.3% | 25.8% | 10.9% | 8.0% | 8.9% | 12.4% | 25.6% | 21.1% |
| ROA | 3.9% | 3.9% | 5.9% | 6.7% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.7% | 6.3% | 5.1% |
| ROIC | 7.7% | 7.7% | 10.4% | 12.7% | 10.2% | 6.2% | 8.7% | 8.2% | 8.1% | 8.5% | 11.1% |
| ROCE | 9.3% | 9.3% | 12.9% | 15.7% | 12.4% | 7.7% | 10.4% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.6% | 12.2% |
GPK Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Graphic Packaging Holding Company carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 4.0x, which is moderately leveraged (8% below the sector average of 4.3x). Net debt stands at $5.3B ($5.6B total debt minus $261M cash). Interest coverage of 3.6x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.67 | 1.67 | 1.81 | 2.02 | 2.56 | 3.20 | 2.10 | 1.30 | 1.29 | 1.76 | 2.04 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.97 | 3.97 | 3.19 | 2.88 | 3.46 | 5.83 | 3.50 | 3.01 | 3.29 | 3.22 | 2.88 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.59 | 1.76 | 1.96 | 2.49 | 3.11 | 2.00 | 1.23 | 1.26 | 1.71 | 1.98 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.78 | 3.78 | 3.10 | 2.80 | 3.36 | 5.66 | 3.34 | 2.86 | 3.21 | 3.13 | 2.80 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | — | 16.06 | 9.89 | — | 20.61 | 9.31 | — | 8.62 | 6.03 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.63 | 3.63 | 4.86 | 4.91 | 4.63 | 3.30 | 2.84 | 3.50 | 3.82 | 3.83 | 5.14 |
GPK Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.30x means Graphic Packaging Holding Company can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 0.52x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 1.10x to 1.30x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.46 | 1.10 | 1.40 | 1.22 | 1.09 | 1.51 | 1.54 | 1.37 | 1.43 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.54 | 0.42 | 0.57 | 0.54 | 0.48 | 0.59 | 0.62 | 0.63 | 0.68 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.13 | 0.06 | 0.08 | 0.08 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.73 | 0.79 | 0.84 | 0.91 | 0.68 | 0.84 | 0.85 | 0.87 | 0.91 | 0.93 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.00 | 4.00 | 3.88 | 4.12 | 4.74 | 4.38 | 4.81 | 4.62 | 5.01 | 5.81 | 5.99 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 32.19 | 31.46 | 27.72 | 31.09 | 40.04 | 33.22 | 26.73 | 30.89 | 35.04 | 36.24 |
GPK Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Graphic Packaging Holding Company returns 9.8% to shareholders annually — split between a 4.0% dividend yield and 5.8% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 28.8% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 13.8% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.0% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Payout Ratio | 28.8% | 28.8% | 18.5% | 17.0% | 17.6% | 45.1% | 61.4% | 54.5% | 50.2% | 31.1% | 28.2% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 13.8% | 9.8% | 8.0% | 9.5% | 7.6% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 4.2% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | — | 4.5% | 7.9% | — | 3.8% | 6.4% | — | 5.3% | 8.6% |
| Buyback Yield | 5.8% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 6.7% | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 9.8% | 7.0% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 1.8% | 8.8% | 4.9% | 7.1% | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $297M | $305M | $309M | $310M | $298M | $280M | $295M | $310M | $312M | $322M |
Peer Comparison
Compare GPK with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 GPKYou | $3B | 7.3 | 6.0 | — | 18.7% | 10.1% | 14.0% | 7.7% | 4.0 |
 IP | $17B | -4.7 | 1262.8 | — | 29.5% | -11.3% | -30.6% | -11.3% | 514.4 |
 PKG | $20B | 26.0 | 12.4 | 27.3 | 21.0% | 14.0% | 17.1% | 12.6% | 2.3 |
 SLGN | $4B | 14.6 | 7.9 | 9.9 | 17.7% | 10.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% | 4.7 |
 SEE | $6B | 12.3 | 14.3 | 13.5 | 29.8% | 13.5% | 54.3% | 11.2% | 5.9 |
 SON | $5B | 12.7 | 7.7 | 12.7 | 20.9% | 9.5% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 3.9 |
 CCK | $11B | 15.5 | 7.8 | 10.1 | 18.3% | 13.2% | 21.9% | 14.1% | 3.0 |
 ATR | $8B | 20.8 | 11.2 | 26.2 | 29.6% | 13.6% | 15.1% | 10.7% | 1.9 |
 NEM | $121B | 17.0 | 8.7 | 16.5 | 49.8% | 46.9% | 22.1% | 24.9% | 0.0 |
 WY | $17B | 52.7 | 22.8 | 194.2 | 7.5% | 6.7% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 5.7 |
 RYN | $6B | 44.0 | 31.5 | — | 32.5% | 17.2% | 23.2% | 2.5% | 4.3 |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 19.3 | 11.3 | 14.6 | 37.9% | 2.9% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 4.3 |
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What is Graphic Packaging Holding Company's P/E ratio?
Graphic Packaging Holding Company's current P/E ratio is 7.3x. The historical average is 24.3x. This places it at the 10th percentile of its historical range.
What is Graphic Packaging Holding Company's EV/EBITDA?
Graphic Packaging Holding Company's current EV/EBITDA is 6.0x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 7.5x.
What is Graphic Packaging Holding Company's ROE?
Graphic Packaging Holding Company's return on equity (ROE) is 14.0%. The historical average is 1.6%.
Is GPK stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Graphic Packaging Holding Company is trading at a P/E of 7.3x. This is at the 10th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Graphic Packaging Holding Company's dividend yield?
Graphic Packaging Holding Company's current dividend yield is 4.02% with a payout ratio of 28.8%.
What are Graphic Packaging Holding Company's profit margins?
Graphic Packaging Holding Company has 18.7% gross margin and 10.1% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Graphic Packaging Holding Company have?
Graphic Packaging Holding Company's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 4.0x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.