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Packaging of AmericaSTU:PKA +2.90%89 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.35 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 3.97. GuruFocus rates STU:PKA with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €194.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Packaging & Containers companies, Packaging of America ranks better than 52.44% on this metric.
Packaging of America's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for Packaging of America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:PKA'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.88 Med: 3.97 Max: 5.89
Current: 3.35
During the past 13 years, Packaging of America's highest Yield on Cost was 5.89. The lowest was 2.88. And the median was 3.97.
STU:PKA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 52.44% of 246
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 3.1
vs STU:PKA: 3.35
Packaging of America (STU:PKA) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Packaging of America 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
STU:PKA vs IP, AMCR, SW: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Packaging of America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Packaging of America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Packaging of America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Packaging of America 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Packaging of America (STU:PKA) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.35 as of Jul. 17, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 3.97. Over the past decade, Packaging of America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.88 to 5.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #117 out of 246 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 47.6%.
Is Packaging of America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Packaging of America's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.35 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 3.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.88 to a high of 5.89. The Packaging & Containers industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.10. Packaging of America's value of 3.35 is 8.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #117 out of 246 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to IP and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Packaging of America ranks #117 out of 246 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Packaging of America in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.10. Packaging of America's value of 3.35 is 8.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Packaging of America's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.88 to 5.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.97 vs. the industry median of 3.10, Packaging of America has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.10, based on 246 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Packaging of America's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.35 is 8.1% above 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Packaging of America and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Packaging of America's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.35, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 3.97. 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 €194.52, compared to a current price of €204.10 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.35, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 3.97 and 8.1% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 3.10. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Packaging of America (STU:PKA), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.35 as of Jul. 17, 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 €204.10 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €194.52.
GuruFocus considers Packaging of America to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:PKA:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.35 (16% below median its 10-year median of 3.97)
GF Value™: €194.52 vs. price of €204.10 (4.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.1% above the Packaging & Containers median (#117 of 246)
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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