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Packages Ltd

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P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
2,19 %
Op margin
9,9 %
ROE
-2,8 %
Net margin
-1,0 %
Debt / equity
1,99
Beta
52w range
Volume
7,2k
Day range
$6,83–$7,16
Prev close
$6,91
Open
$6,88
Next earnings
2026-07-28
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About

Packages Ltd is a paper packaging company that generates revenue through the production and sale of packaging materials, primarily serving the basic materials sector.

Business. Packages Ltd (PACK.PSX) is a paper packaging company operating within the Basic Materials sector. The firm is headquartered in Pakistan and is primarily listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.

Classification92 %
SectorBasic Materials
Business sectorApplied Resources
IndustryPaper Packaging
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
consensus pending
— buy— hold— sell
Avg 12m price target
Upcoming events
  • EarningsQ2 2026 earnings (expected)2026-07-28 · estimated
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At a glance

Score
21
composite score
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
not yet wired
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
-2,8 %
return on equity
Quality
55
quality score (0-100)

What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

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    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,5 %
    Materials · THIS SECTOR+2,2 %+3,0 %+1,4 %
    Energy+0,9 %+5,2 %+0,1 %
    Health Care+0,7 %−1,3 %−0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,3 %+9,2 %−0,5 %
    Information Technology+0,2 %+8,2 %−0,6 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−1,0 %
    Consumer Staples−0,6 %+3,1 %−1,4 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,4 %
    Industrials−1,1 %−0,3 %−1,8 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,6 %

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-07-24 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Company
    • EarningsQ2 2026 earnings (expected)2026-07-28 · estimated
    • Macro
    • Rate decisionFederal Reserve rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-29 · US
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

    Briefing · model-assisted

    This is the first analysis for Packages Ltd (PACK.PSX), meaning there is no prior basis for computing material changes or deltas in the company's profile. Consequently, no specific operational, financial, or strategic shifts can be identified from the available data to drive a narrative of change. The company currently exhibits a lack of external coverage and institutional tracking. There are zero analysts covering the stock, zero index memberships, and no recorded top holders or officers in the dataset. This absence of data points suggests limited visibility or reporting activity for the ticker within the monitored scope. Cross-source signals indicate minimal media or news dispatch activity over the 30-day period ending in July 2026. While there were minor spikes in dispatch counts on June 30 (3), July 1 (1), July 2 (2), and July 4 (3), the majority of days recorded zero activity, and no sentiment data was attached to these dispatches. The ticker is associated with broader macro and sector sagas, including Ukraine peace talks, an Iran deal geopolitical shift, and Pakistan agribusiness consolidation, each with an intensity score of 0.4349. However, these associations are thematic rather than event-specific to the company, and no direct impact or relevance to Packages Ltd's operations is supported by the facts.

    Signals & dispatch

    peak dispatch · 2026-06-30

    Composite-score breakdown

    Composite score21 / 100
    Composite score 0-100 · Data quality 0,55
    Data quality0,55 / 1.00

    Synthesis

    Business

    Packages Ltd (PACK.PSX) is a paper packaging company operating within the Basic Materials sector. The firm is headquartered in Pakistan and is primarily listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.

    Classification92 %
    SectorBasic Materials
    Business sectorApplied Resources
    IndustryPaper Packaging
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Packages Ltd has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.99, indicating a capital structure that is significantly leveraged, with long-term debt accounting for a large portion of its liabilities. The company’s liquidity position is rated as medium, with a current ratio of 0.98, suggesting it is operating near the threshold of having sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term obligations. Free cash flow is negative at -$5.64 billion, and capital expenditures are -$13.52 billion, indicating heavy reinvestment in the business, likely to maintain or expand production capacity.

    Profitability metrics are weak, with a return on equity of -2.76% and a return on assets of -0.69%, both significantly below the industry median for Paper Packaging firms. The company reported a net loss of -$1.84 billion, despite a gross profit of $39.46 billion, suggesting high operating expenses or cost pressures that are eroding margins.

    Geographic and segment exposure is not explicitly detailed in the latest financials, but the company’s revenue concentration is likely tied to its core paper packaging operations, with potential exposure to regional demand shifts and raw material costs.

    The company’s growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific revenue growth or decline percentages provided in the outlook. However, the negative net income and high capital expenditures suggest the company is investing heavily in the business, potentially to stabilize or expand operations amid industry headwinds.

    Risk factors include a high debt load and negative free cash flow, which could limit financial flexibility. The risk assessment indicates a low probability of dilution, but the company’s liquidity risk remains medium due to its current ratio and negative net cash position.

    Recent events include a significant net loss and high capital expenditures, which may signal operational challenges or strategic investments. No specific filings or transcripts are cited in the input data to provide further context on recent developments.

    This is the first analysis for Packages Ltd (PACK.PSX), meaning there is no prior basis for computing material changes or deltas in the company's profile. Consequently, no specific operational, financial, or strategic shifts can be identified from the available data to drive a narrative of change. The company currently exhibits a lack of external coverage and institutional tracking. There are zero analysts covering the stock, zero index memberships, and no recorded top holders or officers in the dataset. This absence of data points suggests limited visibility or reporting activity for the ticker within the monitored scope. Cross-source signals indicate minimal media or news dispatch activity over the 30-day period ending in July 2026. While there were minor spikes in dispatch counts on June 30 (3), July 1 (1), July 2 (2), and July 4 (3), the majority of days recorded zero activity, and no sentiment data was attached to these dispatches. The ticker is associated with broader macro and sector sagas, including Ukraine peace talks, an Iran deal geopolitical shift, and Pakistan agribusiness consolidation, each with an intensity score of 0.4349. However, these associations are thematic rather than event-specific to the company, and no direct impact or relevance to Packages Ltd's operations is supported by the facts.

    Key takeaways
    • Packages Ltd is highly leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.99, indicating a capital structure that is heavily reliant on debt financing.
    • The company reported a net loss of -$1.84 billion, despite a gross profit of $39.46 billion, suggesting high operating costs or margin compression.
    • Free cash flow is negative at -$5.64 billion, and capital expenditures are -$13.52 billion, indicating significant reinvestment in the business.
    • The company’s liquidity position is rated as medium, with a current ratio of 0.98, suggesting it is operating near the threshold of having sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term obligations.
    • The risk assessment indicates a low probability of dilution, but the company’s liquidity risk remains medium due to its current ratio and negative net cash position.

    Bull / Bear case

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    In focus — financials by report

    Valuation

    Market price
    $741,75
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $66.64B
    Net cash
    -$132.84B
    Current ratio
    1.0
    Debt / equity
    2.0
    ROA
    -0.7%
    ROE
    -2.8%
    Cash conversion
    -119.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -7.0%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

    INDUSTRYSEGMENTCOMPANYBasic MaterialsIndustryPaper Packaging86,0B node revenueSW 36,3%IP 27,5%PKG 10,4%GPK 10,0%SON 8,7%STN 6,7%PACK 0,4%MGIH 0,0%
    Source: company disclosures · own-taxonomy revenue-covered set · attribution: collision-suspect (indicative)PACK 0,4% · rank #7 of 8

    Business relationships

    Business relationships14 disclosed relationships · 1 type · extracted from filings & disclosures
    Subsidiaries14
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    Supply chain

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    Peer comparison

    Peer comparison7 peers · vs PACK · multiples and returns
    SW
    SW
    Smurfit Westrock PLC
    $43,71
    23,0B USD
    P/E
    33,7x
    -62,0 vs self
    Div yield
    3,8 %
    vs self
    ROE
    3,9 %
    +2,9 vs self
    IP
    IP
    International Paper Co
    $37,38
    19,9B USD
    P/E
    vs self
    Div yield
    4,9 %
    vs self
    ROE
    -23,7 %
    -24,7 vs self
    PK
    PKG
    Packaging Corp Of America
    $233,90
    20,8B USD
    P/E
    26,3x
    -69,4 vs self
    Div yield
    2,2 %
    vs self
    ROE
    16,9 %
    +15,9 vs self
    GP
    GPK
    Graphic Packaging Holding Co
    $10,99
    3,2B USD
    P/E
    7,3x
    -88,4 vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    13,3 %
    +12,3 vs self
    SO
    SON
    Sonoco Products Co
    $56,32
    5,6B USD
    P/E
    5,0x
    -90,7 vs self
    Div yield
    4,2 %
    vs self
    ROE
    28,1 %
    +27,1 vs self
    ST
    STN
    STN.PS
    P/E
    vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    vs self
    MG
    MGIH
    Millennium Group Internation
    $1,60
    18,0M USD
    P/E
    vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    vs self

    Market position

    Stress test

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    Options

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    Estimate revisions

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    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin9,9 %Above P75
    Net Margin-0,9 %Bottom quartile
    ROE-2,8 %Bottom quartile
    Capex / Rev-7,0 %Below median
    D/E1,99Bottom quartile
    Cash Conv-1,19Bottom quartile

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    FX exposure

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    Data sources
    • Market data
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    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • Packages Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-05-28

    Ownership & reference

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    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    PACK.PSXCanonical
    PSX (Pakistan) · USD

    Intel & risk

    peak dispatch · 2026-06-30
    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
    Relationship graph
    PACKEX21:13bEX21:300EX21:360EX21:42bEX21:5a7EX21:80dEX21:834EX21:8afEX21:94fEX21:9e2Paper Packagin
    This companySectorSubsidiaries

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-07-28EVENTUpcomingQ2 2026 earnings (expected) estimated date
    2026-07-23 10:09 UTCSAGAIran Deal Geopolitical Shift Trump announces Iran accord completion, pivoting diplomatic focus to Ukraine while markets assess energy implications.
    2026-07-21 20:42 UTCSAGAUkraine Peace Talks Shift Zelenskyy proposes direct negotiations with Putin, prompting markets to reassess energy and commodity risk premiums amid potential de-escalation.
    2026-06-30 21:40 UTCNEWSMother Knows Best: Man gets two years for breaking into mom's house and taking speaker, chargers, bulbs, dictionary, cooking oil → Mother Knows Best: Man gets two years for breaking into mom's house and taking speaker, chargers, bulbs, dictionary, cooking oil.
    2026-06-30 08:27 UTCNEWSMuhammad Farrukh moves to acquire controlling stake in Al Shaheer Corporation → The bid for a 53.5% share in the Pakistani meat exporter signals a major shift in ownership and strategic direction for the firm.
    2026-06-30 05:05 UTCNEWSS&P 500 CEO pay hits record $17.9m as index concentration deepens → Average executive compensation in the benchmark index surged to a new high, underscoring the widening gap between corporate leadership rewards and broader market breadth.
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
    2026-06-22 18:23 UTCNEWSRussia launches 89 drones in overnight barrage across Ukraine → The scale of the attack underscores persistent escalation risks, keeping geopolitical uncertainty elevated for energy and defense markets.
    2026-06-19 08:42 UTCNEWSGerman media debate over civic identity deepens as political fractures widen → A Welt column argues that emotional patriotism is essential to the constitution, while commentary highlights the Weimar Republic as a cautionary tale for today's coalition.
    2026-06-16 17:33 UTCNEWSTrump declares Iran deal complete, pivots focus back to Ukraine at G7 → President signals Tehran accord is finalized, clearing the diplomatic path for renewed pressure on Moscow as allies gather in Evian.
    2026-06-16 17:31 UTCNEWSG7 leaders pledge intensified pressure on Russia at Evian summit → The coalition aims to force a ceasefire in Ukraine and stabilize the Gulf region as tensions with Moscow and Tehran escalate.
    2026-06-14 07:30 UTCNEWSUkraine's Zelensky to attend G7, EU and NATO summits in push for new sanctions → Kyiv's diplomatic offensive targets fresh pressure on Moscow as EU ministers debate a direct communication channel with the Kremlin amid warnings of Russian manipulation.
    2026-05-22FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-05-21 00:00 UTCINSIDER7 insider transactions — 2026-05
    2026-05-21INSIDERSeshadri Salil transacted 16.2k sh Class A common stock — Director
    2026-05-21INSIDERCorley Thomas F. transacted 16.2k sh Class A common stock — Director
    2026-05-21INSIDERDolan Victoria L transacted 16.2k sh Class A common stock — Director
    2026-05-21INSIDEREl Pamela K. transacted 16.2k sh Class A common stock — Director
    2026-05-21INSIDERJones Michael Anthony transacted 16.2k sh Class A common stock — Director
    2026-05-21INSIDERKING ROBERT C transacted 16.2k sh Class A common stock — Director
    2026-05-21INSIDERTranen Alicia M. transacted 16.2k sh Class A common stock — Director
    2026-04-30FILING10-Q filing →
    2026-04-30FILING8-K filing →
    2026-04-09FILINGDEF 14A filing →
    2026-04-01 00:00 UTCINSIDER3 insider transactions — 2026-04
    2026-04-01INSIDERTranen Alicia M. transacted 5.2k sh Class A common stock — Director ~$19k
    2026-04-01INSIDERSeshadri Salil transacted 5.2k sh Class A common stock — Director ~$19k
    2026-04-01INSIDERJones Michael Anthony transacted 5.2k sh Class A common stock — Director ~$19k
    2026-03-10 00:00 UTCINSIDER12 insider transactions — 2026-03 · net sell $354k
    2026-03-10INSIDERGliedman Michael S. transacted 12.7k sh Class A common stock — Director ~$49k
    2026-03-10INSIDERDrew William transacted 17.8k sh Class A common stock — Chief Financial Officer & EVP ~$68k
    2026-03-10INSIDERAram Paul transacted 950 sh Class A common stock — Chief Operating Officer (COO) ~$4k
    2026-03-10INSIDERASALI OMAR transacted 60.9k sh Class A common stock — Director, CEO & Executive Chairman ~$233k
    2026-03-05FILING10-K filing →
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