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Packaging of AmericaSTU:PKA -0.79%89 EV-to-EBITDA is 18.43 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 88% above its 10-year median of 9.82. 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. Among 346 Packaging & Containers companies, Packaging of America ranks worse than 77.46% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Packaging of America's enterprise value is €22,327 Mil.
Packaging of America's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,212 Mil. Therefore, Packaging of America's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 18.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for Packaging of America's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STU:PKA'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.43 Med: 9.82 Max: 18.22
Current: 18.22
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Packaging of America was 18.22. The lowest was 6.43. And the median was 9.82.
STU:PKA's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 77.46% of 346
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 8.66
vs STU:PKA: 18.22
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
Packaging of America (STU:PKA) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Packaging of America's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Packaging of America's share price for today is €213.10.
Packaging of America's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €6.622.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Packaging of America's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Packaging of America's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Packaging of America's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Packaging of America's current Enterprise Value is €22,327 Mil.
Packaging of America's EBITDA 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 €1,212 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-EBITDA of 18.43 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Packaging of America. This is 88% above median its historical median of 9.82. Over the past decade, Packaging of America's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.43 to 18.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #268 out of 346 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 77.5%.
Is Packaging of America's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Packaging of America's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.43 is 88% above median its 10-year median of 9.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.43 to a high of 18.22. The Packaging & Containers industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66. Packaging of America's value of 18.43 is 112.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #268 out of 346 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-EBITDA compare to IP and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #268 out of 346 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Packaging of America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66. Packaging of America's value of 18.43 is 112.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Packaging of America's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.43 to 18.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.82 vs. the industry median of 8.66, 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-EBITDA for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Packaging & Containers companies is 8.66, based on 346 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Packaging of America's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.43 is 112.8% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Packaging of America. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Packaging of America's current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.43, which is 88% above median its own 10-year median of 9.82. 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 EV-to-EBITDA is 18.43, which is 88% above median its 10-year median of 9.82 and 112.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 8.66. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Packaging of America (STU:PKA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.43 as of Aug. 02, 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:
EV-to-EBITDA: 18.43 (88% above median its 10-year median of 9.82)
GF Value™: €195.09 vs. price of €213.10 (9.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 112.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#268 of 346)
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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