Packaging of AmericaSTU:PKA +0.05%89 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 0.46. 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 211 Packaging & Containers companies, Packaging of America ranks worse than 61.61% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Packaging of America's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Packaging of America's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:PKA'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 0.46 Max: 0.58
Current: 0.5
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Packaging of America was 0.58. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.46.
STU:PKA's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 61.61% of 211
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs STU:PKA: 0.50
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Packaging of America was 4.01%. The lowest was 1.96%. And the median was 2.71%.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Packaging of America was 88.20% per year. The lowest was -17.00% per year. And the median was 12.50% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Packaging of America (STU:PKA) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Packaging of America Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Packaging of America Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Packaging of America's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
STU:PKA vs IP, AMCR, SW: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Packaging of America's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Packaging of America's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Packaging of America's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Packaging of America Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Packaging of America's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Packaging of America (STU:PKA) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, Packaging of America's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 0.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #130 out of 211 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 61.6%.
Is Packaging of America's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Packaging of America's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 0.58. The Packaging & Containers industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Packaging of America's value of 0.52 is 33.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #130 out of 211 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to IP and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #130 out of 211 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Packaging of America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Packaging of America's value of 0.52 is 33.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Packaging of America's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 0.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 0.39, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.39, based on 211 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Packaging of America's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 is 33.3% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Packaging of America's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 0.46. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 33.3% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.39. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Packaging of America (STU:PKA), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52 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 9.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €194.04.
GuruFocus considers Packaging of America to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:PKA:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.52 (13% above median its 10-year median of 0.46)
GF Value™: €194.04 vs. price of €211.80 (9.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% above the Packaging & Containers median (#130 of 211)
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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