Packaging of America's total inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,258 Mil. Packaging of America's average total inventories from the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 to the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,251 Mil.
In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, inventory is only considered worth half of its book value. Packaging of America's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-45.06.
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 59.60.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Packaging of America's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.53.
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 0.53.
Packaging of America (NYSE:PKG) Total Inventories Explanation
Inventory control is an important part of business operation. If a company does not have enough inventory, it may not be able to meet customers' required delivery time. If it has too much inventory, the cost of holding the inventory can be high.
1. In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), inventory is only considered worth half of its book value.
Packaging of America's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is
4. 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
* 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
Manufacturers with durable competitive advantages have the advantage that the products they sell do not change, and therefore will never become obsolete. Buffett likes this advantage.
When identifying manufacturers with durable competitive advantage, look for inventory and net earnings that rise correspondingly. This indicates that the company is finding profitable ways to increase sales which called for an increase in inventory.
Manufacturers with inventories that spike up and down are indicative of competitive industries subject to boom and bust.
Packaging of America Total Inventories Related Terms
Packaging of America Total Inventories Historical Data
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* 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 Total Inventories Calculation
Total Inventories includes the raw materials, work-in-process goods and completely finished goods of a company. It is a portion of a company's current assets.
Packaging of America (PKG) has a Total Inventories of $1,258 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total amount of inventory as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Packaging of America and its competitors.
Is Packaging of America's Total Inventories too high?
Packaging of America's current Total Inventories is $1,258 Mil. Overall, Packaging of America has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Packaging of America's Total Inventories compare to AMCR and IP?
Packaging of America's Total Inventories of $1,258 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 Total Inventories for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Total Inventories depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Total Inventories 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 Total Inventories mean?
A high Total Inventories can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total amount of inventory as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Packaging of America and its competitors. Packaging of America's current Total Inventories is $1,258 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 (PKG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $221.17, compared to a current price of $237.85 — trading 7.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Inventories is $1,258 Mil. Packaging of America's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Inventories calculated?
Total Inventories is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Packaging of America (PKG), the current Total Inventories is $1,258 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 (PKG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Packaging of America stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $237.85 is trading 7.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $221.17.
GuruFocus considers Packaging of America to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PKG:
Total Inventories: $1,258 Mil
GF Value™: $221.17 vs. price of $237.85 (7.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PKG 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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