Packaging of AmericaSTU:PKA +0.05%89 OCF Yield % is 7.19 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 8.62. GuruFocus rates STU:PKA with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €194.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 396 Packaging & Containers companies, Packaging of America ranks worse than 56.57% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Packaging of America OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Packaging of America's OCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Packaging of America's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Packaging of America's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Packaging of America's OCF Yield % 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 Yield % of 7.19 as of Jun. 28, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 8.62. Over the past decade, Packaging of America's OCF Yield % has ranged from 5.39 to 15.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #224 out of 396 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is Packaging of America's OCF Yield % too high?
Packaging of America's current OCF Yield % of 7.19 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 8.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.39 to a high of 15.91. The Packaging & Containers industry median OCF Yield % is 9.12. Packaging of America's value of 7.19 is 21.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #224 out of 396 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 OCF Yield % compare to IP and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #224 out of 396 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Packaging of America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 9.12. Packaging of America's value of 7.19 is 21.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Packaging of America's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 5.39 to 15.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.62 vs. the industry median of 9.12, Packaging of America has consistently been below 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 Yield % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median OCF Yield % among Packaging & Containers companies is 9.12, based on 396 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Packaging of America's current OCF Yield % of 7.19 is 21.2% below 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 Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median OCF Yield % is 9.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Packaging of America's current OCF Yield % is 7.19, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 8.62. 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 €194.04, compared to a current price of €211.80 — trading 9.2% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 7.19, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 8.62 and 21.2% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 9.12. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Packaging of America (STU:PKA), the current OCF Yield % is 7.19 as of Jun. 28, 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 9.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €194.04.
GuruFocus considers Packaging of America to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:PKA:
OCF Yield %: 7.19 (17% below median its 10-year median of 8.62)
GF Value™: €194.04 vs. price of €211.80 (9.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.2% below the Packaging & Containers median (#224 of 396)
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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