Packaging of AmericaSTU:PKA +0.05%88 PB Ratio is 4.76 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 3.88. GuruFocus rates STU:PKA with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €194.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 388 Packaging & Containers companies, Packaging of America ranks worse than 93.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Packaging of America's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:PKA'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.42 Med: 3.88 Max: 5.75
Current: 4.69
During the past 13 years, Packaging of America's highest PB Ratio was 5.75. The lowest was 2.42. And the median was 3.88.
STU:PKA's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 93.56% of 388
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.16
vs STU:PKA: 4.69
During the past 12 months, Packaging of America's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Packaging of America was 24.60% per year. The lowest was -5.30% per year. And the median was 9.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Packaging of America (STU:PKA) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Packaging of America PB Ratio Related Terms
Packaging of America PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Packaging of America's PB 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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Packaging of America's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Packaging of America's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Packaging of America's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Packaging of America (STU:PKA) has a PB Ratio of 4.76 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 3.88. Over the past decade, Packaging of America's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.42 to 5.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #363 out of 388 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 93.6%.
Is Packaging of America's PB Ratio too high?
Packaging of America's current PB Ratio of 4.76 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 3.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.42 to a high of 5.75. The Packaging & Containers industry median PB Ratio is 1.16. Packaging of America's value of 4.76 is 310.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #363 out of 388 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 PB Ratio compare to AMCR and IP?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #363 out of 388 companies for PB Ratio. This places Packaging of America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.16. Packaging of America's value of 4.76 is 310.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Packaging of America's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.42 to 5.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.88 vs. the industry median of 1.16, 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 PB Ratio for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median PB Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.16, based on 388 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Packaging of America's current PB Ratio of 4.76 is 310.3% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Packaging of America's current PB Ratio is 4.76, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 3.88. 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 PB Ratio is 4.76, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 3.88 and 310.3% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.16. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Packaging of America (STU:PKA), the current PB Ratio is 4.76 as of Jun. 27, 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:
PB Ratio: 4.76 (23% above median its 10-year median of 3.88)
GF Value™: €194.04 vs. price of €211.80 (9.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 310.3% above the Packaging & Containers median (#363 of 388)
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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