Graphic Packaging Holding Co [NYSE: GPK] slipped around -0.34 points on Wednesday, while shares priced at $20.0 at the close of the session, down -1.67%.
Compared to the average trading volume of 3.61M shares, GPK reached a trading volume of 7334949 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active.
What do top market gurus say about Graphic Packaging Holding Co [GPK]?
Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for GPK shares is $25.45 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on GPK stock is a recommendation set at 2.29. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy.
BNP Paribas Exane have made an estimate for Graphic Packaging Holding Co shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Neutral, with their previous recommendation back on June 25, 2025. While these analysts kept the previous recommendation, UBS raised their target price to Neutral. The new note on the price target was released on June 04, 2025, representing the official price target for Graphic Packaging Holding Co stock. Previously, the target price had yet another raise from $24 to $27, while Wells Fargo kept a Equal Weight rating on GPK stock. On January 06, 2025, analysts decreased their price target for GPK shares from 33 to 30.
The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 1.85, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 0.41.
How has GPK stock performed recently?
Graphic Packaging Holding Co [GPK] fell into the red zone at the end of the last week, falling into a negative trend and dropping by -3.43. With this latest performance, GPK shares dropped by -10.39% in over the last four-week period, additionally sinking by -23.81% over the last 6 months – not to mention a drop of -26.36% in the past year of trading.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co [GPK]: Deeper insight into the fundamentals
Operating Margin for any stock indicates how profitable investing would be, and Graphic Packaging Holding Co [GPK] shares currently have an operating margin of 11.92% and a Gross Margin at 21.35%. Graphic Packaging Holding Co’s Net Margin is presently recorded at 6.18%.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK) Capital Structure & Debt Analysis
According to recent financial data for Graphic Packaging Holding Co. ( GPK), the Return on Equity (ROE) stands at 17.71%, reflecting robust shareholder value creation. The Return on Assets (ROA) is 4.72%, reflecting the company’s efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Additionally, Graphic Packaging Holding Co’s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is 6.20%, showcasing its effectiveness in deploying capital for earnings.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
Based on Graphic Packaging Holding Co’s (GPK) latest financial statements, the Debt-to-Equity Ratio is 1.81%, indicating its reliance on debt financing relative to shareholder equity.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
From an operational efficiency perspective, Graphic Packaging Holding Co. (GPK) effectively leverages its workforce, generating an average of $23217.39 per employee. The company’s liquidity position is robust, with a Current Ratio of 1.43% and a Quick Ratio of 0.56%, indicating strong ability to cover short-term liabilities.
Earnings analysis for Graphic Packaging Holding Co [GPK]
With the latest financial reports released by the company, Graphic Packaging Holding Co posted 0.64/share EPS, while the average EPS was predicted by analysts to be reported at 0.69/share. When compared, the two values demonstrate that the company fail the estimates by a Surprise Factor of -0.05. The progress of the company may be observed through the prism of EPS growth rate, while Wall Street analysts are focusing on predicting the 5-year EPS growth rate for GPK. When it comes to the mentioned value, analysts are expecting to see the 5-year EPS growth rate for Graphic Packaging Holding Co go to 0.83%.
Insider trade positions for Graphic Packaging Holding Co [GPK]
There are presently around $113.06%, or 114.13%% of GPK stock, in the hands of institutional investors. The top three institutional holders of GPK stocks are: VANGUARD GROUP INC with ownership of 30.27 million shares, which is approximately 9.9034%. BLACKROCK INC., holding 29.92 million shares of the stock with an approximate value of $$784.2 million in GPK stocks shares; and BLACKROCK INC., currently with $$476.12 million in GPK stock with ownership which is approximately 5.9423%.
