Packaging of America (STU:PKA) Inventory Turnover: 1.54 (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:PKA Packaging Corp of America STU:PKA
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What is Packaging of America Inventory Turnover?

Packaging of America STU:PKA -0.43% 89 Inventory Turnover is 1.54 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:PKA with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €192.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Packaging of America's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,656 Mil. Packaging of America's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,075 Mil. Packaging of America's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.54.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Packaging of America's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 59.23.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Packaging of America's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.52.

Packaging of America  (STU:PKA) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Packaging of America's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=1075.1045/1656.389*365 / 4
=59.23

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Packaging of America's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1075.1045 / 2048.147
=0.52

* 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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

Packaging of America Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Packaging of America Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Packaging of America's Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover Chart

Packaging of America Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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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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Packaging of America Inventory Turnover Calculation

Packaging of America's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=6063.144 / ((1074.28 + 1061.693) / 2 )
=6063.144 / 1067.9865
=5.68

Packaging of America's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=1656.389 / ((1061.693 + 1088.516) / 2 )
=1656.389 / 1075.1045
=1.54

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 1.54 mean?
Packaging of America (STU:PKA) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.54 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors.
Is Packaging of America's Inventory Turnover too high?
Packaging of America's current Inventory Turnover is 1.54. 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 Inventory Turnover compare to IP and AMCR?
Packaging of America's Inventory Turnover of 1.54 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 Inventory Turnover for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. Packaging of America's current Inventory Turnover is 1.54. 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 €192.48, compared to a current price of €206.70 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.54. Packaging of America's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Packaging of America (STU:PKA), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.54 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 €206.70 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €192.48. GuruFocus considers Packaging of America to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:PKA:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.54
  • GF Value™: €192.48 vs. price of €206.70 (7.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 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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