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Ranpak Holdings Corp(PACK)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PACK
10/08/2026: PACK (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Ranpak Holdings Corp is a specialized provider of sustainable, paper-based protective packaging solutions, operating primarily within the e-commerce and logistics sectors. The company’s core strength lies in its recurring revenue model driven by consumable paper sales and its strategic shift toward warehouse automation. Its primary growth opportunity involves converting plastic-based packaging users to eco-friendly paper alternatives as ESG demands increase. Key risks include exposure to paper raw material price volatility, reliance on shipping volume health, and execution challenges in global expansion. While it does not pay a dividend, the company appeals to growth-oriented investors interested in the long-term secular shift toward sustainable industrial supply chain solutions.
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | The company operates in a high-growth sector driven by the global transition away from plastic packaging. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum is conditional on positive price trends and sustained growth in e-commerce volumes. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation depends on future earnings realization and the scaling of the automation business. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay a dividend as it currently prioritizes reinvesting cash for growth. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The stock exhibits price volatility and carries execution risks associated with global market expansion. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | As a growth-oriented stock, it is sensitive to macro shifts and e-commerce growth expectations. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | The stock's premium often relies on the long-term success of the automation and sustainability narrative. |
| Competition risk (Plastic packaging incumbents) | High | Established incumbents have deep pockets and existing distribution networks that can challenge Ranpak. |
| Business quality | Medium | The business model has sticky, recurring revenue from paper consumables but depends on equipment placement success. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | There is no current dividend income for shareholders. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Successfully integrating and scaling automated solutions across global markets is complex. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Highly Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 67.3% | Avg. Invested days 36 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/08/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 336.17M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 7.08 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 7.08 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 503.0K shares | Beta 3.14 | 52 Weeks Range 3.22 - 7.81 | Updated Date 10/08/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 3.22 - 7.81 | Updated Date 10/08/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.43 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Consumables (Paper) | Revenue from the sale of proprietary paper used in Ranpak machines. | This is the 'razor' part of the business, providing recurring revenue as customers continue to pack goods. |
| Machinery Leasing | Revenue from leasing, servicing, and installing protective packaging systems. | This drives the 'blade' revenue by creating long-term relationships with customers in their warehouses. |
| Geography: North America & Europe | Primary regions for current operations and sales distribution. | The company is heavily tied to the health of the North American and European e-commerce markets. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 743.47M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.8 |
Enterprise Value 743.47M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.8 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.78 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.95 | Shares Outstanding 85.76M | Shares Floating 47.36M |
Shares Outstanding 85.76M | Shares Floating 47.36M | ||
Percent Insiders 8.87 | Percent Institutions 89.67 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
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Net Income (Profit)
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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
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📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Ranpak Holdings Corp
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Concord Township, OH, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2019-06-03 | Founder, CEO & Chairman Mr. Omar Marwan Asali | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Packaging & Containers | Full time employees 800 | Website https://www.ranpak.com |
Full time employees 800 | Website https://www.ranpak.com | ||
Ranpak Holdings Corp., together with its subsidiaries, provides product protection solutions and end-of-line automation solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company offers protective packaging solutions, such as void-fill protective systems that convert paper to fill empty spaces in secondary packages and protect objects under the FillPak brand; cushioning protective systems, which convert paper into cushioning pads under the PadPak brand; wrapping protective systems that create pads or paper mesh to wrap and protect fragile items, as well as to line boxes and provide separation when shipping various objects under the WrapPak and Geami brands; and cold chain products, which are used to provide insulation for temperature controlled goods during transport. It also provides end-of-line packaging automation for product distribution and shipping, as well as products that help end users automate the void filling and box closure processes after product packing is complete. The company sells its products to end users primarily through a distributor network and directly to end-users. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Concord Township, Ohio.
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