Silgan Holdings Inc. (SLGN) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Packaging & Containers
EV/EBITDA
↓
8.00
↓-17% vs avg
5yr avg: 9.60
30Y Low4.5·High10.9
P/FCF
↓
10.13
↓-25% vs avg
5yr avg: 13.43
30Y Low4.3·High47.5
P/B Ratio
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1.90
↓-31% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.74
30Y Low1.9·High31.2
ROE
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13.5%
↑-27% vs avg
5yr avg: 18.4%
30Y Low14%·High276%
Debt/EBITDA
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4.72
+2% vs avg
5yr avg: 4.63
30Y Low1.8·High5.1
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
SLGN Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Silgan Holdings Inc. trades at 15.0x earnings, 7% below its 5-year average of 16.1x, sitting at the 41st percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 19.6x, the stock trades at a discount of 24%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 10.1x P/FCF, 25% below the 5-year average of 13.4x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $4.3B | $4.3B | $5.6B | $4.9B | $5.8B | $4.8B | $4.1B | $3.5B | $2.6B | $3.3B | $3.1B |
| Enterprise Value | $7.8B | $7.8B | $9.1B | $8.0B | $8.8B | $8.2B | $7.2B | $5.7B | $4.9B | $5.8B | $4.6B |
| P/E Ratio → | 15.00 | 14.95 | 20.17 | 15.18 | 16.89 | 13.26 | 13.39 | 17.86 | 11.75 | 12.14 | 20.15 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.95 | 0.83 | 0.90 | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0.77 | 0.59 | 0.80 | 0.85 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.90 | 1.90 | 2.80 | 2.62 | 3.35 | 3.05 | 3.30 | 3.39 | 2.99 | 4.27 | 6.57 |
| P/FCF | 10.13 | 10.20 | 12.14 | 19.32 | 10.81 | 14.68 | 10.92 | 12.54 | 8.36 | 15.21 | 15.22 |
| P/OCF | 5.86 | 5.91 | 7.72 | 10.24 | 7.69 | 8.55 | 6.86 | 6.83 | 5.21 | 8.40 | 7.82 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
SLGN EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Silgan Holdings Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 8.0x EBITDA, 17% below its 5-year average of 9.6x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 11.4x, placing the stock at a 30% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.21 | 1.56 | 1.33 | 1.37 | 1.44 | 1.46 | 1.27 | 1.09 | 1.41 | 1.28 |
| EV / EBITDA | 8.00 | 8.03 | 10.71 | 9.18 | 10.19 | 9.88 | 9.85 | 10.07 | 8.06 | 10.86 | 10.43 |
| EV / EBIT | 11.87 | 13.13 | 17.72 | 13.37 | 14.67 | 14.21 | 14.07 | 15.93 | 11.89 | 16.48 | 15.42 |
| EV / FCF | — | 18.56 | 19.84 | 31.12 | 16.54 | 25.16 | 19.00 | 20.63 | 15.43 | 26.80 | 22.80 |
SLGN Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Silgan Holdings Inc. earns an operating margin of 10.2%, above the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.9%. ROE of 13.5% is modest. ROIC of 8.7% represents adequate returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.8%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 17.7% | 17.7% | 17.3% | 16.6% | 16.3% | 16.2% | 17.6% | 15.9% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 14.2% |
| Operating Margin | 10.2% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 10.1% | — | 8.0% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.3% |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.7% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 5.0% | 6.6% | 4.2% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 13.5% | 13.5% | 14.3% | 18.1% | 20.8% | 25.5% | 27.1% | 20.4% | 27.2% | 43.7% | 27.7% |
| ROA | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.4% | 4.4% | 4.5% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 4.9% | 6.9% | 4.8% |
| ROIC | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.3% | 9.4% | 9.3% | 9.3% | — | 8.5% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| ROCE | 9.9% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 10.8% | 9.9% | 9.9% | — | 9.5% | 11.0% | 11.7% | 12.4% |
SLGN Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Silgan Holdings Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 4.7x, which is highly leveraged (10% above the sector average of 4.3x). Net debt stands at $3.5B ($4.6B total debt minus $1.1B cash). Interest coverage of 3.2x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 2.03 | 2.03 | 2.19 | 1.94 | 2.12 | 2.58 | 2.77 | 2.38 | 2.62 | 3.33 | 3.33 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 4.72 | 4.72 | 5.12 | 4.22 | 4.21 | 4.88 | 4.75 | 4.31 | 3.82 | 4.80 | 3.53 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.55 | 1.78 | 1.60 | 1.78 | 2.18 | 2.44 | 2.18 | 2.53 | 3.26 | 3.27 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.62 | 3.62 | 4.16 | 3.48 | 3.53 | 4.12 | 4.19 | 3.95 | 3.70 | 4.70 | 3.47 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 8.37 | 7.70 | 11.80 | 5.73 | 10.49 | 8.08 | 8.09 | 7.07 | 11.59 | 7.58 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.16 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 3.44 | 4.75 | 5.30 | 4.92 | 3.39 | 3.52 | 3.17 | 4.47 |
SLGN Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.22x means Silgan Holdings Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 0.78x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 1.02x to 1.22x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | 1.22 | 1.12 | 1.02 | 1.48 | 1.52 | 1.51 | 1.38 | 1.42 | 1.52 | 1.12 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.71 | 0.61 | 0.95 | 0.99 | 0.94 | 0.76 | 0.72 | 0.67 | 0.42 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.37 | 0.28 | 0.41 | 0.42 | 0.34 | 0.20 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.69 | 0.68 | 0.79 | 0.87 | 0.73 | 0.76 | 0.91 | 0.97 | 0.88 | 1.15 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.94 | 4.94 | 5.22 | 5.31 | 6.97 | 5.96 | 5.98 | 5.97 | 5.92 | 4.79 | 5.14 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 33.18 | 37.05 | 36.54 | 37.46 | 45.73 | 45.94 | 41.05 | 41.95 | 40.57 | 29.12 |
SLGN Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Silgan Holdings Inc. returns 3.6% to shareholders annually — split between a 2.0% dividend yield and 1.6% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 29.8% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 6.7% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Payout Ratio | 29.8% | 29.8% | 29.7% | 24.2% | 21.1% | 17.4% | 17.4% | 26.2% | 19.9% | 15.0% | 26.7% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 6.7% | 6.7% | 5.0% | 6.6% | 5.9% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 5.0% |
| FCF Yield | 9.9% | 9.8% | 8.2% | 5.2% | 9.3% | 6.8% | 9.2% | 8.0% | 12.0% | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.0% | 1.4% | 10.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $107M | $107M | $109M | $111M | $111M | $111M | $112M | $112M | $111M | $120M |
Peer Comparison
Compare SLGN with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SLGNYou | $4B | 15.0 | 8.0 | 10.1 | 17.7% | 10.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% | 4.7 |
 SEE | $6B | 12.3 | 14.3 | 13.5 | 29.8% | 13.5% | 54.3% | 11.2% | 5.9 |
 SON | $5B | 13.1 | 7.8 | 13.1 | 20.9% | 9.5% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 3.9 |
 ATR | $8B | 20.9 | 11.3 | 26.4 | 29.6% | 13.6% | 15.1% | 10.7% | 1.9 |
 CCK | $11B | 15.8 | 8.0 | 10.3 | 18.3% | 13.2% | 21.9% | 14.1% | 3.0 |
 AMBP | $2B | -215.8 | 8.5 | 9.0 | 10.2% | 5.0% | — | 6.5% | 6.0 |
 OI | $1B | -10.8 | 5.0 | 8.3 | 17.3% | 9.9% | -9.7% | 8.4% | 4.5 |
 REYN | $5B | 15.3 | 9.9 | 14.6 | 24.6% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 9.6% | 2.8 |
 NUE | $53B | 31.1 | 14.1 | — | 11.9% | 8.2% | 8.0% | 7.7% | 1.7 |
 RS | $19B | 26.9 | 16.2 | 38.3 | 26.8% | 7.2% | 10.3% | 8.9% | 1.5 |
 AA | $16B | 14.2 | 9.3 | 28.9 | 13.6% | 7.6% | 20.2% | 12.7% | 0.0 |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 19.6 | 11.4 | 14.9 | 37.9% | 2.9% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 4.3 |
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What is Silgan Holdings Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Silgan Holdings Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 15.0x. The historical average is 16.4x. This places it at the 41th percentile of its historical range.
What is Silgan Holdings Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Silgan Holdings Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 8.0x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 7.9x.
What is Silgan Holdings Inc.'s ROE?
Silgan Holdings Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 13.5%. The historical average is 42.0%.
Is SLGN stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Silgan Holdings Inc. is trading at a P/E of 15.0x. This is at the 41th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Silgan Holdings Inc.'s dividend yield?
Silgan Holdings Inc.'s current dividend yield is 1.98% with a payout ratio of 29.8%.
What are Silgan Holdings Inc.'s profit margins?
Silgan Holdings Inc. has 17.7% gross margin and 10.2% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Silgan Holdings Inc. have?
Silgan Holdings Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 4.7x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.