Trimas [TRS] vs Packaging [PKG] Detailed Stock Comparison

Trimas Corporation

NASDAQ
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Packaging Corporation of America

NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary

Based on 21 vital metrics comparison: Trimas Corporation wins in 8 metrics, Packaging Corporation of America wins in 12 metrics, with 0 ties. Packaging Corporation of America appears stronger overall.

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Vital Metrics Comparison

Metric Trimas Corporation Packaging Corporation of America Better
P/E Ratio (TTM) 20.34 24.51 Trimas Corporation
Price-to-Book Ratio 1.93 4.06 Trimas Corporation
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 74.17 94.93 Trimas Corporation
PEG Ratio 0.01 -0.45 Trimas Corporation
EV/EBITDA 32.64 11.80 Packaging Corporation of America
Profit Margin (TTM) 18.61% 8.61% Trimas Corporation
Operating Margin (TTM) -3.38% 13.56% Packaging Corporation of America
EBITDA Margin (TTM) N/A 13.56% N/A
Return on Equity 10.53% 17.20% Packaging Corporation of America
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.83% 8.30% Packaging Corporation of America
Free Cash Flow (TTM) $69.10M $728.60M Packaging Corporation of America
Dividend Yield 0.54% 2.33% Packaging Corporation of America
1-Year Return 54.12% 21.04% Trimas Corporation
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) 2.11 2.09 Packaging Corporation of America
Enterprise Value $1.86B $22.42B Packaging Corporation of America
EV/Revenue Ratio 2.88 2.49 Packaging Corporation of America
Gross Profit Margin (TTM) 38.94% 18.93% Trimas Corporation
Revenue per Share (TTM) $16 $101 Packaging Corporation of America
Earnings per Share (Diluted) $1.78 $8.59 Packaging Corporation of America
Beta (Stock Volatility) 0.61 0.92 Trimas Corporation
Short % of Float 19.81% 4.36% Packaging Corporation of America

Trimas Corporation vs Packaging Corporation of America Stock Performance Analysis

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Performance Comparison

Short-term Returns

Stock1D1W1M3M6MYTD
Trimas Corporation1.11%5.05%9.86%17.79%21.91%15.13%
Packaging Corporation of America0.76%4.80%8.43%6.98%12.46%8.92%

Long-term Returns

Stock1Y3Y5Y10Y15Y20Y
Trimas Corporation54.12%53.15%35.08%149.52%146.54%341.45%
Packaging Corporation of America21.04%72.35%71.92%247.12%757.36%983.71%

Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Trimas Corporation vs Packaging Corporation of America

MetricTRSPKG
Market Information
Market Cap i$1.39B$19.18B
Market Cap CategorySmall capLarge cap
10 Day Avg. Volume i362,326779,893
90 Day Avg. Volume i468,6621,018,438
Last Close$41.78$229.96
52 Week Range$26.57 - $43.72$184.76 - $249.51
% from 52W High-4.44%-7.84%
All-Time High$43.72 (May 08, 2026)$250.82 (Nov 25, 2024)
% from All-Time High-4.44%-8.32%
Growth Metrics
Quarterly Revenue Growth-0.32%0.10%
Quarterly Earnings Growth13.49%-0.54%
Financial Health
Profit Margin (TTM) i0.19%0.09%
Operating Margin (TTM) i-0.03%0.14%
Return on Equity (TTM) i0.11%0.17%
Debt to Equity (MRQ) i74.1794.93
Cash & Liquidity
Book Value per Share (MRQ)$18.75$51.89
Cash per Share (MRQ)$0.80$6.78
Operating Cash Flow (TTM) i$117.45M$1.56B
Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) i$14.84M$414.59M
Dividends
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i0.54%2.33%
Last 12-Month Dividend i$0.20$5.00

Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Trimas Corporation vs Packaging Corporation of America

MetricTRS (Apr 26, 2026)PKG (Apr 24, 2026)
Price Ratios
P/E Ratio (TTM) i20.3424.51
Forward P/E i17.4017.71
PEG Ratio i0.01-0.45
Price to Sales (TTM) i2.112.09
Price to Book (MRQ) i1.934.06
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization i$1.39B$19.18B
Enterprise Value i$1.86B$22.42B
Enterprise Value Metrics
Enterprise to Revenue i2.882.49
Enterprise to EBITDA i32.6411.80
Risk & Other Metrics
Beta i0.610.92
Book Value per Share (MRQ) i$18.75$51.89

Financial Statements Comparison: Trimas Corporation vs Packaging Corporation of America

Financial Metrics

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Revenue

Operating Margin

Profit Margin

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Income Flow Analysis

Financial Statements Comparison

Income Statement

MetricTRS (2025)PKG (2025)
Revenue/Sales i645.72M8.99B
Cost of Goods Sold i507.56M7.10B
COGS % of Revenue i78.6%79.0%
Gross Profit i138.16M1.89B
Gross Margin i21.4%21.0%
Research & Development iN/AN/A
Operating Income (EBIT) i8.85M1.26B
Operating Margin i1.4%14.0%
EBITDA i66.87M1.88B
EBITDA Margin i10.4%20.9%
Pre-Tax Income i24.26M1.03B
Pre-Tax Income % of Revenue i3.8%11.4%
Income Tax i-48.05M253.70M
Income Tax % of Revenue i-7.4%2.8%
Net Income (Profit) i120.14M774.10M
Profit Margin i18.6%8.6%

Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics

MetricTRS (2025)PKG (2025)
Cash & Equivalents i30.02M529.00M
Total Current Assets i462.67M3.21B
Total Current Assets % of Revenue i71.7%35.8%
Total Current Liabilities i183.67M1.02B
Total Current Liabilities % of Revenue i28.4%11.3%
Long-Term Debt i500.98M4.26B
Long-Term Debt % of Revenue i77.6%47.4%
Total Shareholders Equity i705.59M4.60B
Retained Earnings i127.41M3.93B
Retained Earnings % of Revenue i19.7%43.7%
Property, Plant & Equipment i31.80M593.00M

Cash Flow Statement Comparison

MetricTRS (2025)PKG (2025)
Operating Cash Flow i121.52M1.51B
Operating Cash Flow % of Revenue i18.8%16.8%
Capital Expenditures i22.03M-828.90M
Free Cash Flow i69.10M728.60M
FCF Margin i10.7%8.1%
Debt Repayment i-289.85M-2.20M
Common Stock Repurchase i-103.32M-176.60M

Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis

MetricTRSPKG
Shares Short i4.34M3.34M
Short Ratio i8.112.96
Short % of Float i19.81%4.36%
Shares Outstanding i37.63M89.21M
Float Shares i30.60M87.03M
% Held by Insiders i24.59%1.59%
% Held by Institutions i105.31%100.26%
% Held by Public i-29.90%-1.85%

Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Trimas Corporation vs Packaging Corporation of America

MetricTRSPKG
Last 12-Month Dividend i$0.20$5.00
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i0.54%2.33%
3-Year Avg Annual Dividend i$0.17$5.00
3-Year Avg Dividend Yield i0.15%0.68%
3-Year Total Dividends i$0.52$15.00
Ex-Dividend DateFeb 27, 2026Mar 13, 2026