Packaging of AmericaSTU:PKA +0.05%88 OCF Margin % is 13.91% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 16.17. GuruFocus rates STU:PKA with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €194.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, Packaging of America ranks better than 87.06% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Packaging of America's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:PKA'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.28 Med: 16.17 Max: 17.63
Current: 16.77
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Packaging of America was 17.63%. The lowest was 13.28%. And the median was 16.17%.
STU:PKA's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 87.06% of 394
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 8.23
vs STU:PKA: 16.77
Packaging of America OCF Margin % Related Terms
Packaging of America OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Packaging of America's OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Packaging of America's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Packaging of America's OCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 OCF Margin % of 13.91% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 16.17. Over the past decade, Packaging of America's OCF Margin % has ranged from 13.28 to 17.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #51 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is Packaging of America's OCF Margin % too high?
Packaging of America's current OCF Margin % of 13.91% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 16.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.28 to a high of 17.63. The Packaging & Containers industry median OCF Margin % is 8.23. Packaging of America's value of 13.91% is 69% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #51 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 OCF Margin % compare to AMCR and IP?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #51 out of 394 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Packaging of America in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.23. Packaging of America's value of 13.91% is 69% above this benchmark. Historically, Packaging of America's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 13.28 to 17.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.17 vs. the industry median of 8.23, 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 OCF Margin % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median OCF Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 8.23, based on 394 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Packaging of America's current OCF Margin % of 13.91% is 69% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median OCF Margin % is 8.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Packaging of America's current OCF Margin % is 13.91%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 16.17. 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 €194.32, compared to a current price of €211.80 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 13.91%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 16.17 and 69% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 8.23. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Packaging of America (STU:PKA), the current OCF Margin % is 13.91% 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 €211.80 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €194.32.
GuruFocus considers Packaging of America to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:PKA:
OCF Margin %: 13.91% (14% below median its 10-year median of 16.17)
GF Value™: €194.32 vs. price of €211.80 (9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69% above the Packaging & Containers median (#51 of 394)
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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