Packaging of America (STU:PKA) Tariff Resilience Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


STU:PKA Packaging Corp of America STU:PKA
89 GF Score
Price €206.70
GF Value €192.48
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Packaging of America Tariff Resilience Score?

Packaging of America STU:PKA -0.43% 89 Tariff Resilience Score is 5 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:PKA with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €192.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 418 Packaging & Containers companies, Packaging of America ranks better than 94.74% on this metric.

Packaging of America has the Tariff Resilience Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Average Resilient.

Packaging of America has Moderate risk due to reliance on imported materials and export markets. Previous tariffs impacted costs. Mitigation through domestic sourcing and strong pricing power in packaging industry.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Packaging of America might have Average Resilient.

Packaging of America  (STU:PKA) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

Packaging of America Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

STU:PKA vs IP, AMCR, SW: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Packaging of America's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


STU:PKA
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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 5 mean?
Packaging of America (STU:PKA) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 5 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #22 out of 418 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is Packaging of America's Tariff Resilience Score too high?
Packaging of America's current Tariff Resilience Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #22 out of 418 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 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Packaging of America's Tariff Resilience Score compare to IP and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #22 out of 418 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places Packaging of America in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tariff Resilience Score for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. Packaging of America's current Tariff Resilience Score is 5. 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 €192.48, compared to a current price of €206.70 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 5. 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 Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Packaging of America (STU:PKA), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 5 as of Jul. 04, 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 €206.70 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €192.48. GuruFocus considers Packaging of America to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:PKA:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €192.48 vs. price of €206.70 (7.4% 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.
89GF Score

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