Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 16.6x · EV/EBITDA 8.2x · ROE 13.5%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| 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 | $7.9B | $7.8B | $9.1B | $8.0B | $8.8B | $8.2B | $7.2B | $5.7B | $4.9B | $5.8B | $4.6B |
| P/E Ratio → | 16.61 | 14.95 | 20.17 | 15.18 | 16.89 | 13.26 | 13.39 | 17.86 | 11.75 | 12.14 | 20.15 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.65 | 0.66 | 0.95 | 0.83 | 0.90 | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0.77 | 0.59 | 0.80 | 0.85 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.93 | 1.90 | 2.80 | 2.62 | 3.35 | 3.05 | 3.30 | 3.39 | 2.99 | 4.27 | 6.57 |
| P/FCF | 12.53 | 10.20 | 12.14 | 19.32 | 10.81 | 14.68 | 10.92 | 12.54 | 8.36 | 15.21 | 15.22 |
| P/OCF | 5.95 | 5.91 | 7.72 | 10.24 | 7.69 | 8.55 | 6.86 | 6.83 | 5.21 | 8.40 | 7.82 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| 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 | 8.19 | 8.03 | 10.71 | 9.18 | 10.19 | 9.88 | 9.85 | 10.07 | 8.06 | 10.86 | 10.43 |
| EV / EBIT | 11.97 | 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 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
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% |
| 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% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| 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 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| 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 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
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 | 29.7% | 29.7% | 29.7% | 24.2% | 21.1% | 17.4% | 17.4% | 26.2% | 19.9% | 15.0% | 26.7% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 6.0% | 6.7% | 5.0% | 6.6% | 5.9% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 5.0% |
| FCF Yield | 8.0% | 9.8% | 8.2% | 5.2% | 9.3% | 6.8% | 9.2% | 8.0% | 12.0% | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.7% | 3.7% | 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 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SLGN stock.
Silgan Holdings Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 16.6x. The historical average is 16.4x. This places it at the 55th percentile of its historical range.
Silgan Holdings Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 8.2x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 7.9x.
Silgan Holdings Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 13.5%. The historical average is 42.0%.
Based on historical data, Silgan Holdings Inc. is trading at a P/E of 16.6x. This is at the 55th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Silgan Holdings Inc.'s current dividend yield is 1.95% with a payout ratio of 29.7%.
Silgan Holdings Inc. has 17.7% gross margin and 10.2% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Silgan Holdings Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 4.7x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Leverage data discrepancy and EPS miss
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Discount Multiples Reflect Mature Packaging Status
Based on reported figures, SLGN trades at 15.22x trailing and 10.88x forward earnings with EV/EBITDA of 8.06x, a discount that suggests the market still prices the company as a mature metal packaging business rather than a dispensing growth story.
The gap between trailing and forward P/E implies consensus expects earnings to rise meaningfully, though the recent $0.98 EPS miss against a $1.26 estimate makes that forecast warrant scrutiny. Against peers, SLGN's 0.67x price-to-sales and 10.27x price-to-FCF appear modest relative to AptarGroup's 24.23x P/E, which may indicate a conglomerate discount that investors should monitor for narrowing if the Dispensing segment's margin contribution keeps rising.
Pass-Throughs Cap Margin Expansion
As reported in quarterly income statements, gross margin moved between 16.1% and 19.4% over ten quarters, with the latest 16.1% reading suggesting pass-through lag or mix effects are compressing reported profitability.
Operating margin held in a narrower 8.2% to 10.9% band, indicating that overhead costs are not scaling and operating income tracks gross profit closely. The sharp gap between stable operating margins and volatile net margins, which fell from 5.8% to 1.2% during 2025, suggests below-the-line items such as interest and amortization are driving much of the earnings variance rather than core operations.
Debt Metrics Conflict With Historical Norms
Based on Silgan's reported figures, debt-to-equity declined from 2.27 to 1.84 while interest coverage improved to 4.05x, yet total debt near $4.5B against $2.5B of equity still implies meaningful leverage that warrants careful weighing.
The reported debt-to-equity figure of 2.03 in 2026Q2 sits well below the roughly 3.0x to 4.0x Net Debt/EBITDA historically associated with the company, which may point to a data discrepancy or a material recent equity issuance that should be verified. Interest coverage improving from 2.09x to 4.05x over the period suggests debt service has become more comfortable, though investors should monitor refinancing exposure given the scale of absolute debt outstanding.
Seasonal Working Capital Drives Liquidity Swings
As reported in quarterly balance sheets, the current ratio oscillated between 0.96 and 2.25 while cash ranged from $317.5M to $1.1B, indicating liquidity is highly sensitive to working capital timing rather than a stable buffer.
The 2025Q2 current ratio of 0.96 suggests a thin position during peak seasonal inventory build, which could constrain flexibility under a sharp demand or input cost shock. The quick ratio dropping as low as 0.56 reinforces dependence on inventory conversion, and investors should monitor whether the 2026Q1 cash position of $435M reflects a temporary seasonal trough or a more durable erosion of the liquidity buffer.
Headline Returns Mask Thin Underlying Spread
Based on reported figures, return on invested capital of roughly 1.6% to 2.5% sits close to the cost of debt implied by interest expense, suggesting the headline ROE of 4.3% may overstate value creation on a quarterly basis.
Quarterly ROE is distorted by the seasonal cash cycle and by amortization from acquisitions, so a single-period reading may not reflect economic returns. The headline ROIC figures may understate or overstate performance depending on how goodwill of roughly $2.4B is treated, and the most commonly misapplied ratio for a business like this is the quarterly ROE, which obscures the working capital timing that dominates reported results.