Packaging of America (STU:PKA) Ending Cash Position: €343 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:PKA Packaging Corp of America STU:PKA
89 GF Score
Price €213.10
GF Value €195.09
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Packaging of America Ending Cash Position?

Packaging of America STU:PKA -0.79% 89 Ending Cash Position is €343 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:PKA with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €195.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Packaging of America's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €343 Mil.

Packaging of America's quarterly Ending Cash Position declined from Sep. 2025 (€540 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€452 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 (€452 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€343 Mil).

Packaging of America's annual Ending Cash Position increased from Dec. 2023 (€594 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€654 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 (€654 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€452 Mil).

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Packaging of America Ending Cash Position Historical Data

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Packaging of America Ending Cash Position Chart

Packaging of America Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Ending Cash Position
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Packaging of America Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Packaging of America Ending Cash Position Calculation

Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. It is equal to the Beginning Cash Position plus the Net Change in Cash.

Packaging of America's Ending Cash Position for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position= Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=584.99+-133.224
=452

Packaging of America's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position=Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=457.584+-114.093
=343

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Ending Cash Position →
What does a Ending Cash Position of €343 Mil mean?
Packaging of America (STU:PKA) has a Ending Cash Position of €343 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors.
Is Packaging of America's Ending Cash Position too high?
Packaging of America's current Ending Cash Position is €343 Mil. 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 Ending Cash Position compare to IP and AMCR?
Packaging of America's Ending Cash Position of €343 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 Ending Cash Position for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Ending Cash Position depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Ending Cash Position 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 Ending Cash Position mean?
A high Ending Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. Packaging of America's current Ending Cash Position is €343 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 €195.09, compared to a current price of €213.10 — trading 9.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Ending Cash Position is €343 Mil. 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 Ending Cash Position calculated?
Ending Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Packaging of America (STU:PKA), the current Ending Cash Position is €343 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 €213.10 is trading 9.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €195.09. GuruFocus considers Packaging of America to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:PKA:

  • Ending Cash Position: €343 Mil
  • GF Value™: €195.09 vs. price of €213.10 (9.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 7 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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