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The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Packaging of America's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,048 Mil. Packaging of America's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,114 Mil.
Hence, Packaging of America's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.84.
Packaging of America (STU:PKA) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
Packaging of America Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Packaging of America Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Packaging of America's Receivables Turnover 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: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Packaging of America's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Packaging of America's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Packaging of America's Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover of 1.84 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #97 out of 392 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 24.7%.
Is Packaging of America's Receivables Turnover too high?
Packaging of America's current Receivables Turnover is 1.84. The Packaging & Containers industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.45. Packaging of America's value of 1.84 is 66.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #97 out of 392 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 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Packaging of America's Receivables Turnover compare to IP and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #97 out of 392 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Packaging of America in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.45. Packaging of America's value of 1.84 is 66.2% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.45, based on 392 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Packaging of America's current Receivables Turnover of 1.84 is 66.2% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Packaging of America's current Receivables Turnover is 1.84. 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 €195.04, compared to a current price of €197.65 — trading 1.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 1.84 and 66.2% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.45. Packaging of America's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Packaging of America (STU:PKA), the current Receivables Turnover is 1.84 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 €197.65 is trading 1.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €195.04.
GuruFocus considers Packaging of America to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:PKA:
Receivables Turnover: 1.84
GF Value™: €195.04 vs. price of €197.65 (1.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.2% below the Packaging & Containers median (#97 of 392)
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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