As of today (2026-06-27), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Packaging of America is 2.45%.
As of today (2026-06-27), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Packaging of America is 2.13%.
STU:PKA's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 53.36% of 238
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.725
vs STU:PKA: 2.45
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Packaging of America was 88.20% per year. The lowest was -17.00% per year. And the median was 12.50% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
Packaging of America (STU:PKA) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Packaging of America Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
STU:PKA vs AMCR, IP, SW: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Packaging of America's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Packaging of America Forward Dividend Yield % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Packaging of America's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Packaging of America's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Packaging of America Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Packaging of America Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 1.500000
2026-06-15
2026-06-15
2026-07-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.856000
USD 1.250000
2026-03-13
2026-03-13
2026-04-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.865000
USD 1.250000
2025-12-15
2025-12-15
2026-01-14
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.854000
USD 1.250000
2025-09-15
2025-09-15
2025-10-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.852000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Packaging of America's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.45% mean?
Packaging of America (STU:PKA) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.45% as of Jun. 27, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #127 out of 238 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 53.4%.
Is Packaging of America's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Packaging of America's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.45%. The Packaging & Containers industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.73. Packaging of America's value of 2.45% is 10.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #127 out of 238 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Packaging of America has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Packaging of America's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to AMCR and IP?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #127 out of 238 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Packaging of America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.73. Packaging of America's value of 2.45% is 10.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.73, based on 238 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Packaging of America's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.45% is 10.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Packaging of America's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Packaging of America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Packaging of America (STU:PKA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €194.32, compared to a current price of €211.80 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.45% and 10.1% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.73. Packaging of America's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Packaging of America (STU:PKA), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.45% as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Packaging of America (STU:PKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Packaging of America stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €211.80 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €194.32.
GuruFocus considers Packaging of America to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:PKA:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 2.45%
GF Value™: €194.32 vs. price of €211.80 (9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.1% below the Packaging & Containers median (#127 of 238)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:PKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Packaging Corp. of America is the third-largest containerboard and corrugated packaging manufacturer in the United States. It produces over 5 million tons of containerboard annually. The company's share of the domestic containerboard market is roughly 10%. PCA differentiates itself from larger competitors by focusing on smaller customers and operating with a high degree of flexibility.
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