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Packaging of AmericaSTU:PKA -0.79%89 EV-to-EBIT is 25.02 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 14.17. GuruFocus rates STU:PKA with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €195.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 327 Packaging & Containers companies, Packaging of America ranks worse than 77.06% on this metric.
Packaging of America (STU:PKA) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Packaging of America's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €19,661 Mil.
Packaging of America's EBIT 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 €892 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.
Packaging of America EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Packaging of America EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Packaging of America's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Packaging of America's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Packaging of America's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Packaging of America's current Enterprise Value is €22,327 Mil.
Packaging of America's EBIT 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 €892 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.
Packaging of America (STU:PKA) has a EV-to-EBIT of 25.02 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. This is 77% above median its historical median of 14.17. Over the past decade, Packaging of America's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.32 to 25.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #252 out of 327 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 77.1%.
Is Packaging of America's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Packaging of America's current EV-to-EBIT of 25.02 is 77% above median its 10-year median of 14.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.32 to a high of 25.03. The Packaging & Containers industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.21. Packaging of America's value of 25.02 is 89.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #252 out of 327 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to IP and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #252 out of 327 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Packaging of America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.21. Packaging of America's value of 25.02 is 89.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Packaging of America's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.32 to 25.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.17 vs. the industry median of 13.21, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Packaging & Containers companies is 13.21, based on 327 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Packaging of America's current EV-to-EBIT of 25.02 is 89.4% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Packaging of America's current EV-to-EBIT is 25.02, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 14.17. 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 €195.57, compared to a current price of €213.10 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 25.02, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 14.17 and 89.4% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 13.21. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Packaging of America (STU:PKA), the current EV-to-EBIT is 25.02 as of Aug. 01, 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% above its estimated GF Value™ of €195.57.
GuruFocus considers Packaging of America to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:PKA:
EV-to-EBIT: 25.02 (77% above median its 10-year median of 14.17)
GF Value™: €195.57 vs. price of €213.10 (9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89.4% above the Packaging & Containers median (#252 of 327)
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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