Packaging of America (STU:PKA) Cash Flow for Dividends: €-386 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


STU:PKA Packaging Corp of America STU:PKA
88 GF Score
Price €211.80
GF Value €194.32
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Packaging of America Cash Flow for Dividends?

Packaging of America STU:PKA +0.05% 88 Cash Flow for Dividends is €-386 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:PKA with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €194.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Packaging of America's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-97 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-386 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

Packaging of America's quarterly payment of dividends increased from Sep. 2025 (€-96 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€-96 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 (€-96 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€-97 Mil).

Packaging of America's annual payment of dividends increased from Dec. 2023 (€-412 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€-429 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 (€-429 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€-384 Mil).

Packaging of America Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

Packaging of America Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Packaging of America's Cash Flow for Dividends 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.

Packaging of America Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

Packaging of America Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Flow for Dividends
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Packaging of America Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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STU:PKA
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Packaging of America Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-386 Mil.

* 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 Cash Flow for Dividends of €-386 Mil mean?
Packaging of America (STU:PKA) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of €-386 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Packaging of America and its competitors.
Is Packaging of America's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
Packaging of America's current Cash Flow for Dividends is €-386 Mil. 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 Cash Flow for Dividends compare to AMCR and IP?
Packaging of America's Cash Flow for Dividends of €-386 Mil can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Packaging of America and its competitors. Packaging of America's current Cash Flow for Dividends is €-386 Mil. 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 Cash Flow for Dividends is €-386 Mil. 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 Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Packaging of America (STU:PKA), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is €-386 Mil 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% above its estimated GF Value™ of €194.32. GuruFocus considers Packaging of America to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:PKA:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: €-386 Mil
  • GF Value™: €194.32 vs. price of €211.80 (9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 6 warning signs

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 of America Business Description

Address 1 North Field Court, Lake Forest, IL, USA, 60045
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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