Health score, competitive moat, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.
Graphic Packaging Holding Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, production, and sale of consumer packaging products to brands in food, beverage, foodservice, household, and other consumer products in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through two segments, Americas Paperboard Packaging and International Paperboard Packaging. The Americas Paperboard Packaging segment includes paperboard packaging sold primarily to consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies serving the food, beverage and consumer product markets and cups, lids and food containers sold primarily to foodservice companies and quick-service restaurants in the Americas. The International Paperboard Packaging includes paperboard packaging sold primarily to CPG companies serving the food, foodservice, beverage and consumer product markets, including healthcare and beauty, outside of the Americas. It also designs, manufactures, and installs specialized packaging machines. The company sells its products through sales offices, as well as through broker arrangements with third parties. Graphic Packaging Holding Company was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Competitive analysis based on 60 quarters of fundamental data
Operating margins are positive at ~9.6% on average, but show some variability — pricing power may be sensitive to market conditions.
ROE averages 18.1% but has fluctuated — the competitive advantage may be cyclical or emerging.
Data-driven red flags and warnings across 60 quarters
Operating margins dropped 43.2% over recent quarters — a sharp decline suggesting serious cost or pricing challenges.
Free cash flow has been negative in 5 of the last 8 quarters — earnings are not translating to cash.
D/E ratio is 1.6 — conservative capital structure with low financial risk.
Revenue has softened, declining in 5 quarters. Monitor for further erosion.
5 of the last 8 quarters had negative FCF — inconsistent cash generation raises sustainability concerns.
Shares decreased 2.9% — net buybacks are reducing shares outstanding and boosting per-share value.
as of March 2026
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Only 3 of the last 8 quarters had positive FCF — the business may require external capital to sustain operations.
Revenue has been flat or declining over recent quarters, which may indicate eroding demand or competitive pressure.
