(SON) Sonoco Products - Ratings and Ratios
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Description: SON Sonoco Products
Sonoco Products Company is a global provider of engineered and sustainable packaging solutions, operating in two main segments: Consumer Packaging and Industrial Paper Packaging. The company offers a diverse range of products, including rigid paper products, steel and plastic containers, paperboard tubes, and protective packaging materials, serving various industries such as food, packaging, construction, and wire and cable.
To further analyze Sonocos performance, we can examine key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, dividend yield, and operating margins. With a history dating back to 1899, the company has established a strong presence in the packaging industry. Notably, Sonoco has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, which is reflected in its product offerings and business practices. The companys dividend yield is around 2.5%, indicating a relatively stable return for investors. Additionally, Sonocos operating margins are around 8-10%, suggesting a decent level of profitability.
From a valuation perspective, we can consider metrics such as the price-to-sales ratio and enterprise value-to-EBITDA. Sonocos price-to-sales ratio is approximately 1.2, indicating a relatively reasonable valuation compared to its peers. Furthermore, the companys enterprise value-to-EBITDA ratio is around 10, suggesting a moderate level of leverage. These KPIs can help investors assess Sonocos financial health and make informed decisions.
Overall, Sonoco Products Company appears to be a well-established player in the packaging industry, with a diverse product portfolio and a commitment to sustainability. By examining key metrics and KPIs, investors can gain a more comprehensive understanding of the companys performance and potential for future growth.
SON Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 4,507m |
| Sub-Industry | Paper & Plastic Packaging Products & Materials |
| IPO / Inception | 1985-06-11 |
SON Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -41.6% |
| Fundamental | 45.7% |
| Dividend Rating | 64.0% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -24.5% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.0 of 5 |
SON Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 4.48% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 4.73% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 3.77% |
| Payout Consistency | 84.9% |
| Payout Ratio | 40.1% |
SON Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 58.4% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -64.5% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -36.8% |
| CAGR 5y | -4.51% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | -0.14 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | -0.42 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.94 |
| Alpha | -26.76 |
| Beta | 0.929 |
| Volatility | 21.23% |
| Current Volume | 1690.4k |
| Average Volume 20d | 849.7k |
| Stop Loss | 46.2 (-3.2%) |
| Signal | -2.09 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.0
| Net Income (555.8m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 339.8m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.01 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -6.93pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 10.83% (prev 7.78%; Δ 3.05pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.05 (>3.0%) and CFO 543.7m <= Net Income 555.8m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (375.3m) to EBITDA (718.4m) ratio: 0.52 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.25 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (99.5m) change vs 12m ago 0.21% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 21.26% (prev 21.22%; Δ 0.04pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 59.23% (prev 87.75%; Δ -28.52pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 1.17 (EBITDA TTM 718.4m / Interest Expense TTM 232.2m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 1.72
| (A) 0.05 = (Total Current Assets 3.04b - Total Current Liabilities 2.42b) / Total Assets 11.97b |
| (B) 0.25 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 3.03b / Total Assets 11.97b |
| (C) 0.03 = EBIT TTM 272.6m / Avg Total Assets 9.56b |
| (D) 0.35 = Book Value of Equity 3.05b / Total Liabilities 8.72b |
| Total Rating: 1.72 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 45.72
| 1. Piotroski 3.0pt = -2.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 1.50% = 0.75 |
| 3. FCF Margin 2.54% = 0.63 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 1.67 = 1.25 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 7.55 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC -1.99% = -2.49 |
| 7. RoE 21.28% = 1.77 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -30.94% = -1.55 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 0.39% = 0.05 |
| 10. EPS Trend -7.99% = -0.20 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 0.0% = 0.0 |
What is the price of SON shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +3.36%, over one month by +3.18%, over three months by +8.46% and over the past year by -10.27%.
Is Sonoco Products a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of SON is around 47.81 USD . This means that SON is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 0.19%.
Is SON a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 5
- Buy: 2
- Hold: 2
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecasts/targets for the SON price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 57.4 | 20.3% |
| Analysts Target Price | 57.4 | 20.3% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 51.6 | 8.1% |
Last update: 2025-09-11 04:49
SON Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 329.8m USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 48.617
P/E Forward = 6.9252
P/S = 0.7112
P/B = 1.3931
P/EG = 0.215
Beta = 0.683
Revenue TTM = 5.66b USD
EBIT TTM = 272.6m USD
EBITDA TTM = 718.4m USD
Long Term Debt = 4.99b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 436.9m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 5.42b USD (Calculated: Short Term 436.9m + Long Term 4.99b)
Net Debt = 375.3m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 9.60b USD (4.51b + Debt 5.42b - CCE 329.8m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 1.17 (Ebit TTM 272.6m / Interest Expense TTM 232.2m)
FCF Yield = 1.50% (FCF TTM 143.8m / Enterprise Value 9.60b)
FCF Margin = 2.54% (FCF TTM 143.8m / Revenue TTM 5.66b)
Net Margin = 9.81% (Net Income TTM 555.8m / Revenue TTM 5.66b)
Gross Margin = 21.26% ((Revenue TTM 5.66b - Cost of Revenue TTM 4.46b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 3.15 (Enterprise Value 9.60b / Book Value Of Equity 3.05b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.19% (Interest Expense 64.4m / Debt 5.42b)
Taxrate = 7.54% (5.51m / 73.1m)
NOPAT = 252.0m (EBIT 272.6m * (1 - 7.54%))
Current Ratio = 1.25 (Total Current Assets 3.04b / Total Current Liabilities 2.42b)
Debt / Equity = 1.67 (Debt 5.42b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 3.25b)
Debt / EBITDA = 7.55 (Net Debt 375.3m / EBITDA 718.4m)
Debt / FCF = 37.72 (Debt 5.42b / FCF TTM 143.8m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 2.61b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 4.64% (Net Income 555.8m, Total Assets 11.97b )
RoE = 21.28% (Net Income TTM 555.8m / Total Stockholder Equity 2.61b)
RoCE = 3.59% (Ebit 272.6m / (Equity 2.61b + L.T.Debt 4.99b))
RoIC = 2.89% (NOPAT 252.0m / Invested Capital 8.71b)
WACC = 4.88% (E(4.51b)/V(9.93b) * Re(9.44%)) + (D(5.42b)/V(9.93b) * Rd(1.19%) * (1-Tc(0.08)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 84.85 | Cagr: 0.06%
Discount Rate = 9.44% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 74.07% ; FCFE base≈319.0m ; Y1≈333.1m ; Y5≈385.2m
Fair Price DCF = 53.72 (DCF Value 5.30b / Shares Outstanding 98.6m; 5y FCF grow 4.69% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: -30.94 | Revenue CAGR: 0.39%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 1.67
EPS Correlation: -7.99 | EPS CAGR: 0.0%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 23.25
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