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Packaging of America's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.88.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €6.65.
During the past 12 months, Packaging of America's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -1.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -4.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 6.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 7.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, Packaging of America's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 327.70% per year. The lowest was -74.70% per year. And the median was 14.20% per year.
Packaging of America (STU:PKA) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Packaging of America Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Packaging of America Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Packaging of America's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
STU:PKA vs IP, AMCR, SW: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Packaging of America's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Packaging of America's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Packaging of America's PE Ratio falls into.
Packaging of America Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Packaging of America's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €6.62
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €6.62 mean?
Packaging of America (STU:PKA) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €6.62 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #175 out of 309 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is Packaging of America's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Packaging of America's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €6.62. Based on the distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #175 out of 309 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to IP and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #175 out of 309 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Packaging of America in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. Packaging of America's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €6.62. 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 €197.20, compared to a current price of €213.80 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €6.62. Packaging of America's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Packaging of America (STU:PKA), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €6.62 as of Jun. 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 €213.80 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €197.20.
GuruFocus considers Packaging of America to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:PKA:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): €6.62
GF Value™: €197.20 vs. price of €213.80 (8.4% above fair value)
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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