Packaging of America (STU:PKA) Total Current Assets Explanation
In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, inventory is only considered worth half of its book value, and accounts receivable is considered worth 75% of its value. Therefore the liquidation value is lower than calculated from total current assets.
Packaging of America's Liquidation Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is
* 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.
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Packaging of America Total Current Assets Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Packaging of America's Total Current 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.
* 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.
Total Current Assets is linked to the Current Ratio, which is the result of dividing total current assets by total current liabilities. It is frequently used as an indicator of a company's liquidity, its ability to meet short-term obligations.
What does a Total Current Assets of €2,818 Mil mean?
Packaging of America (STU:PKA) has a Total Current Assets of €2,818 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total amount of assets with liquidity less than one year as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Packaging of America and its competitors.
Is Packaging of America's Total Current Assets too high?
Packaging of America's current Total Current Assets is €2,818 Mil. 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 Total Current Assets compare to IP and AMCR?
Packaging of America's Total Current Assets of €2,818 Mil 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 Total Current Assets for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Total Current Assets depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Total Current 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 Total Current Assets mean?
A high Total Current Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total amount of assets with liquidity less than one year as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Packaging of America and its competitors. Packaging of America's current Total Current Assets is €2,818 Mil. 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 €194.73, compared to a current price of €209.00 — trading 7.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Current Assets is €2,818 Mil. 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 Total Current Assets calculated?
Total Current Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Packaging of America (STU:PKA), the current Total Current Assets is €2,818 Mil 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 €209.00 is trading 7.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €194.73.
GuruFocus considers Packaging of America to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:PKA:
Total Current Assets: €2,818 Mil
GF Value™: €194.73 vs. price of €209.00 (7.3% above fair value)
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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