Packaging of America (STU:PKA) Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.79 (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:PKA Packaging Corp of America STU:PKA
89 GF Score
Price €211.80
GF Value €194.04
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Packaging of America Scaled Net Operating Assets?

Packaging of America STU:PKA +0.05% 89 Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.79 as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

Packaging of America's operating assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €8,853 Mil. Packaging of America's operating liabilities for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,577 Mil. Packaging of America's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €9,160 Mil. Therefore, Packaging of America's scaled net operating assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.79.


Packaging of America Scaled Net Operating Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Packaging of America's Scaled Net Operating Assets 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.

Packaging of America Scaled Net Operating Assets Chart

Packaging of America Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Scaled Net Operating Assets
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.82 0.82 0.73 0.77 0.85

Packaging of America Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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STU:PKA vs IP, AMCR, SW: Scaled Net Operating Assets Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Packaging of America's Scaled Net Operating Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Packaging of America's Scaled Net Operating Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Packaging of America's Scaled Net Operating Assets falls into.


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Packaging of America Scaled Net Operating Assets Calculation

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

Packaging of America's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Operating Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )-Operating Liabilities (A: Dec. 2025 ))/Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )
=(8646.494-1505.261)/8435.706
=0.85

where

Operating Assets(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=9159.577 - 513.083
=8646.494

Operating Liabilities(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5232.885 - 3640.431 - 87.193
=1505.261

Packaging of America's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Operating Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )-Operating Liabilities (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(8852.583-1577.068)/9159.577
=0.79

where

Operating Assets(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=9322.883 - 470.3
=8852.583

Operating Liabilities(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5354.436 - 3687.062 - 90.306
=1577.068

* 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.

What does a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.79 mean?
Packaging of America (STU:PKA) has a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.79 as of Mar. 2026. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors.
Is Packaging of America's Scaled Net Operating Assets too high?
Packaging of America's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.79. 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets compare to IP and AMCR?
Packaging of America's Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.79 can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Scaled Net Operating Assets for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Scaled Net Operating Assets depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets mean?
A high Scaled Net Operating Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. Packaging of America's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.79. 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.79. 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets calculated?
Scaled Net Operating Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Packaging of America (STU:PKA), the current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.79 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:

  • Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.79
  • GF Value™: €194.04 vs. price of €211.80 (9.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 6 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.
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