Packaging of America (STU:PKA) Growth Rank: 8 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 14% Above Median

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STU:PKA Packaging Corp of America STU:PKA
89 GF Score
Price €216.60
GF Value €199.06
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Packaging of America Growth Rank?

Packaging of America STU:PKA -0.91% 89 Growth Rank is 8 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates STU:PKA with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €199.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Packaging of America has the Growth Rank of 8.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Packaging of America Growth Rank Related Terms

STU:PKA vs IP, AMCR, SW: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Packaging of America's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Packaging of America's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Packaging of America's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 8 mean?
Packaging of America (STU:PKA) has a Growth Rank of 8 as of Aug. 19, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Packaging of America's Growth Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is Packaging of America's Growth Rank too high?
Packaging of America's current Growth Rank of 8 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. 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 Growth Rank compare to IP and AMCR?
Packaging of America's Growth Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. Historically, Packaging of America's own Growth Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. Packaging of America's current Growth Rank is 8, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 €199.06, compared to a current price of €216.60 — trading 8.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 8, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Packaging of America's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Packaging of America (STU:PKA), the current Growth Rank is 8 as of Aug. 19, 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 €216.60 is trading 8.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €199.06. GuruFocus considers Packaging of America to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:PKA:

  • Growth Rank: 8 (14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: €199.06 vs. price of €216.60 (8.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 7 warning signs

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 of America Business Description

Address 1 North Field Court, Lake Forest, IL, USA, 60045
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.
89GF Score

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