Packaging of AmericaSTU:PKA +0.05%89 Days Inventory is 59.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 54.56. GuruFocus rates STU:PKA with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €194.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 372 Packaging & Containers companies, Packaging of America ranks better than 65.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Packaging of America's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
STU:PKA'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 52.67 Med: 54.56 Max: 60.87
Current: 60.4
During the past 13 years, Packaging of America's highest Days Inventory was 60.87. The lowest was 52.67. And the median was 54.56.
STU:PKA's Days Inventory is ranked better than 65.59% of 372
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 77.47
vs STU:PKA: 60.40
Packaging of America's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (62.28) to Mar. 2026 (59.23).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Packaging of America's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.54.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Packaging of America's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.52.
Packaging of America (STU:PKA) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Packaging of America's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Packaging of America's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Packaging of America Days Inventory Related Terms
Packaging of America Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Packaging of America's Days Inventory 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.
STU:PKA vs IP, AMCR, SW: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Packaging of America's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Packaging of America's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Packaging of America's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 59.23 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 54.56. Over the past decade, Packaging of America's Days Inventory has ranged from 52.67 to 60.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #128 out of 372 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is Packaging of America's Days Inventory too high?
Packaging of America's current Days Inventory of 59.23 is near median its 10-year median of 54.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.67 to a high of 60.87. The Packaging & Containers industry median Days Inventory is 77.47. Packaging of America's value of 59.23 is 23.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #128 out of 372 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Days Inventory compare to IP and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #128 out of 372 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Packaging of America in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 77.47. Packaging of America's value of 59.23 is 23.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Packaging of America's own Days Inventory has ranged from 52.67 to 60.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.56 vs. the industry median of 77.47, Packaging of America has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Days Inventory among Packaging & Containers companies is 77.47, based on 372 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Packaging of America's current Days Inventory of 59.23 is 23.5% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Days Inventory is 77.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Packaging of America's current Days Inventory is 59.23, which is near median its own 10-year median of 54.56. 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 €194.73, compared to a current price of €209.00 — trading 7.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 59.23, which is near median its 10-year median of 54.56 and 23.5% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 77.47. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Packaging of America (STU:PKA), the current Days Inventory is 59.23 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 €209.00 is trading 7.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €194.73.
GuruFocus considers Packaging of America to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:PKA:
Days Inventory: 59.23 (near median its 10-year median of 54.56)
GF Value™: €194.73 vs. price of €209.00 (7.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.5% below the Packaging & Containers median (#128 of 372)
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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