Packaging of America (STU:PKA) Total Operating Expense: €561 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


STU:PKA Packaging Corp of America STU:PKA
89 GF Score
Price €207.60
GF Value €193.26
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Packaging of America Total Operating Expense?

Packaging of America STU:PKA -0.67% 89 Total Operating Expense is €561 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:PKA with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €193.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Packaging of America's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €156 Mil. Packaging of America's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €561 Mil.

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Packaging of America Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Packaging of America Total Operating Expense Chart

Packaging of America Annual Data
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Packaging of America Quarterly Data
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Packaging of America Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €561 Mil.

* 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 Total Operating Expense of €561 Mil mean?
Packaging of America (STU:PKA) has a Total Operating Expense of €561 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors.
Is Packaging of America's Total Operating Expense too high?
Packaging of America's current Total Operating Expense is €561 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 Operating Expense compare to IP and AMCR?
Packaging of America's Total Operating Expense of €561 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 Operating Expense for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. Packaging of America's current Total Operating Expense is €561 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 €193.26, compared to a current price of €207.60 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €561 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 Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Packaging of America (STU:PKA), the current Total Operating Expense is €561 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 €207.60 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €193.26. GuruFocus considers Packaging of America to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:PKA:

  • Total Operating Expense: €561 Mil
  • GF Value™: €193.26 vs. price of €207.60 (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.
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