PKG vs. BERY

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

PKG (Packaging Corporation of America) and BERY (Berry Global Group, Inc.) are both stocks. Both operate in the Packaging & Containers industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector. At a 0.48 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

PKG vs. BERY - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) and Berry Global Group, Inc. (BERY). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

PKG

• 1D: 1.43%
• 1M: 3.10%
• YTD: 9.66%
• 6M: 18.17%
• 1Y: 19.82%
• 3Y*: 23.94%
• 5Y*: 12.28%
• 10Y*: 15.83%

BERY

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

PKG vs. BERY - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
PKG Packaging Corporation of America	9.66%	-6.08%	41.70%	31.90%	-2.62%	1.55%	27.20%	38.35%	-28.85%	45.51%
BERY Berry Global Group, Inc.	0.00%	4.95%	15.87%	13.37%	-17.73%	31.30%	18.32%	-0.08%	-18.99%	20.40%

Correlation

The correlation between PKG and BERY is 0.48, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.41
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.51
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.50
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 5, 2012	0.48

The correlation between PKG and BERY has been stable across timeframes, ranging from 0.41 to 0.51 - a consistent structural relationship.

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) PKG : $9.22B BERY : $11.23B
Gross Profit (TTM) PKG : $1.89B BERY : $2.11B
EBITDA (TTM) PKG : $1.84B BERY : $1.55B

Return for Risk

PKG vs. BERY — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

PKG

PKG Risk / Return Rank: 61
PKG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 64
PKG Sortino Ratio Rank: 59
PKG Omega Ratio Rank: 57
PKG Calmar Ratio Rank: 63
PKG Martin Ratio Rank: 62

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

PKG vs. BERY - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) and Berry Global Group, Inc. (BERY). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	PKG	BERY	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	0.74	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	1.24	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.15	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.12	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	2.49	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	PKG	BERY	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.74	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.49	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.58	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.48	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	PKG	BERY	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-66.88%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-17.21%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-28.43%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-31.78%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-38.18%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-8.18%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-11.73%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	7.72%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	PKG	BERY	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	8.61%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	20.88%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	26.90%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	25.34%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	27.34%	—	—

Dividends

PKG vs. BERY - Dividend Comparison

PKG's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.22%, while BERY has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
BERY Berry Global Group, Inc.	0.00%	0.46%	10.64%	1.52%	0.41%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
PKG Packaging Corporation of America	2.22%	2.42%	2.22%	3.07%	3.71%	2.94%	2.44%	2.82%	3.59%	2.09%	2.78%	3.49%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both PKG and BERY in my portfolio?

PKG and BERY have a correlation of 0.48, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.