Packaging of AmericaSTU:PKA +0.05%89 Current Ratio is 3.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 3.05. GuruFocus rates STU:PKA with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €194.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 396 Packaging & Containers companies, Packaging of America ranks better than 81.06% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Packaging of America's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.07.
Packaging of America has a current ratio of 3.07. It indicates the company may not be efficiently using its current assets or its short-term financing facilities. This may also indicate problems in working capital management.
The historical rank and industry rank for Packaging of America's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:PKA'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.17 Med: 3.05 Max: 3.89
Current: 3.07
During the past 13 years, Packaging of America's highest Current Ratio was 3.89. The lowest was 2.17. And the median was 3.05.
STU:PKA's Current Ratio is ranked better than 81.06% of 396
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.72
vs STU:PKA: 3.07
Packaging of America (STU:PKA) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Packaging of America Current Ratio Related Terms
Packaging of America Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Packaging of America's Current Ratio can be seen below:
* 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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Packaging of America's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Packaging of America's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Packaging of America's Current Ratio falls into.
* 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.
Packaging of America (STU:PKA) has a Current Ratio of 3.07 as of Mar. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 3.05. Over the past decade, Packaging of America's Current Ratio has ranged from 2.17 to 3.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #75 out of 396 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is Packaging of America's Current Ratio too high?
Packaging of America's current Current Ratio of 3.07 is near median its 10-year median of 3.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.17 to a high of 3.89. The Packaging & Containers industry median Current Ratio is 1.72. Packaging of America's value of 3.07 is 78.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #75 out of 396 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Packaging of America has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Packaging of America's Current Ratio compare to AMCR and IP?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #75 out of 396 companies for Current Ratio. This places Packaging of America in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.72. Packaging of America's value of 3.07 is 78.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Packaging of America's own Current Ratio has ranged from 2.17 to 3.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.05 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Packaging of America has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Current Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.72, based on 396 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Packaging of America's current Current Ratio of 3.07 is 78.5% above 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Packaging of America's current Current Ratio is 3.07, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.05. 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 €194.04, compared to a current price of €211.80 — trading 9.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 3.07, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.05 and 78.5% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.72. Packaging of America's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Packaging of America (STU:PKA), the current Current Ratio is 3.07 as of Mar. 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 9.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €194.04.
GuruFocus considers Packaging of America to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:PKA:
Current Ratio: 3.07 (near median its 10-year median of 3.05)
GF Value™: €194.04 vs. price of €211.80 (9.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.5% above the Packaging & Containers median (#75 of 396)
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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