Sonoco Products Company (SON) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Packaging & Containers
EV/EBITDA
↓
7.69
↓-29% vs avg
5yr avg: 10.79
30Y Low5.5·High16.7
P/FCF
↓
12.73
↓-68% vs avg
5yr avg: 40.23
30Y Low8.8·High135.2
P/B Ratio
↓
1.39
↓-40% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.32
30Y Low1.2·High3.9
ROE
↑
13.4%
↓+10% vs avg
5yr avg: 12.1%
30Y Low-5%·High24%
Debt/EBITDA
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3.94
↓-19% vs avg
5yr avg: 4.88
30Y Low1.2·High10.4
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
SON Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Sonoco Products Company trades at 12.7x earnings, 22% below its 5-year average of 16.3x, sitting at the 11th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 21.2x, the stock trades at a discount of 40%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 12.7x P/FCF, 68% below the 5-year average of 40.2x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $5.0B | $4.3B | $4.9B | $5.5B | $6.0B | $5.8B | $6.0B | $6.2B | $5.4B | $5.4B | $5.4B |
| Enterprise Value | $9.5B | $8.8B | $11.7B | $8.6B | $9.3B | $7.4B | $7.4B | $8.1B | $6.6B | $6.6B | $6.2B |
| P/E Ratio → | 12.73 | 10.96 | 29.61 | 11.64 | 12.86 | — | 28.90 | 21.43 | 17.14 | 30.54 | 18.75 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.66 | 0.58 | 0.91 | 1.02 | 1.02 | 1.03 | 1.14 | 1.16 | 1.00 | 1.06 | 1.12 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.39 | 1.20 | 2.12 | 2.27 | 2.89 | 3.12 | 3.14 | 3.44 | 3.01 | 3.06 | 3.40 |
| P/FCF | 12.73 | 11.06 | 11.01 | 10.63 | 33.25 | 135.19 | 11.72 | 27.16 | 12.73 | 32.34 | 25.29 |
| P/OCF | 7.25 | 6.30 | 5.82 | 6.26 | 11.77 | 19.31 | 8.50 | 14.66 | 9.10 | 15.34 | 13.45 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
SON EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Sonoco Products Company's enterprise value stands at 7.7x EBITDA, 29% below its 5-year average of 10.8x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 12.2x, placing the stock at a 37% 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 | — | 1.17 | 2.21 | 1.58 | 1.59 | 1.33 | 1.42 | 1.51 | 1.23 | 1.30 | 1.29 |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.69 | 7.16 | 16.71 | 9.26 | 10.65 | 10.16 | 12.03 | 11.45 | 9.84 | 10.40 | 8.68 |
| EV / EBIT | 13.30 | 8.75 | 49.63 | 13.80 | 16.57 | — | 22.52 | 18.07 | 15.01 | 17.62 | 12.43 |
| EV / FCF | — | 22.46 | 26.60 | 16.57 | 51.54 | 174.43 | 14.56 | 35.18 | 15.73 | 39.54 | 29.05 |
SON Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Sonoco Products Company earns an operating margin of 9.5%, above the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.0%. Operating margins have compressed from 10.8% to 9.5% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 13.4% is modest. ROIC of 6.2% represents adequate returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.2%.
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 | 20.9% | 20.9% | 21.5% | 22.1% | 20.9% | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.7% | 19.3% | 19.0% | 19.8% |
| Operating Margin | 9.5% | 9.5% | 6.2% | 10.8% | 9.6% | 8.7% | 6.8% | 8.7% | 8.1% | 8.2% | 10.6% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.3% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 8.7% | 8.0% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 5.4% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 6.0% |
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 | 13.4% | 13.4% | 6.9% | 21.1% | 23.8% | -4.5% | 11.1% | 16.2% | 17.7% | 10.5% | 18.3% |
| ROA | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 6.7% | 7.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.9% | 4.1% | 7.2% |
| ROIC | 6.2% | 6.2% | 3.3% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 10.6% | 7.6% | 10.4% | 10.9% | 11.6% | 15.5% |
| ROCE | 8.3% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 10.4% | 12.7% | 13.3% | 9.6% | 12.9% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 16.2% |
SON Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Sonoco Products Company carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 3.9x, which is moderately leveraged (17% below the sector average of 4.8x). Net debt stands at $4.5B ($4.9B total debt minus $378M cash). Interest coverage of 4.3x 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 | 1.34 | 1.34 | 3.19 | 1.33 | 1.70 | 1.00 | 1.05 | 1.10 | 0.78 | 0.83 | 0.67 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.94 | 3.94 | 10.41 | 3.47 | 4.04 | 2.52 | 3.25 | 2.82 | 2.06 | 2.30 | 1.48 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.23 | 3.00 | 1.27 | 1.59 | 0.91 | 0.76 | 1.02 | 0.71 | 0.68 | 0.50 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.63 | 3.63 | 9.79 | 3.32 | 3.78 | 2.29 | 2.34 | 2.61 | 1.88 | 1.89 | 1.12 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 11.39 | 15.59 | 5.95 | 18.29 | 39.24 | 2.83 | 8.02 | 3.00 | 7.20 | 3.75 |
| Interest Coverage | 4.32 | 4.32 | 1.37 | 4.61 | 5.56 | -1.52 | 4.41 | 6.70 | 6.99 | 6.50 | 9.15 |
SON Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.05x means Sonoco Products Company can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 0.60x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 1.76x to 1.05x 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 | 1.05 | 1.05 | 0.79 | 1.76 | 1.35 | 1.09 | 1.21 | 1.08 | 1.40 | 1.56 | 1.68 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.54 | 1.24 | 0.73 | 0.72 | 0.91 | 0.72 | 0.95 | 1.09 | 1.22 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.11 | 0.37 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.25 | 0.32 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.67 | 0.42 | 0.76 | 0.83 | 1.10 | 0.99 | 1.05 | 1.18 | 1.11 | 1.22 |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.30 | 5.30 | 4.10 | 7.02 | 4.23 | 8.06 | 9.30 | 8.57 | 8.81 | 8.60 | 10.29 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 49.59 | 74.54 | 49.92 | 59.94 | 55.60 | 53.14 | 55.14 | 57.51 | 57.24 | 51.05 |
SON Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Sonoco Products Company returns 4.3% to shareholders annually — split between a 4.1% dividend yield and 0.2% buyback yield. A payout ratio of 52.5% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 7.9% (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 | 4.1% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| Payout Ratio | 52.5% | 52.5% | 124.1% | 41.6% | 40.1% | — | 83.2% | 58.3% | 51.5% | 87.3% | 51.1% |
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 | 7.9% | 9.1% | 3.4% | 8.6% | 7.8% | — | 3.5% | 4.7% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| FCF Yield | 7.9% | 9.0% | 9.1% | 9.4% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 8.5% | 3.7% | 7.9% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.3% | 5.0% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 6.9% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $100M | $99M | $99M | $99M | $100M | $101M | $101M | $101M | $101M | $102M |
Peer Comparison
Compare SON 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SONYou | $5B | 12.7 | 7.7 | 12.7 | 20.9% | 9.5% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 3.9 |
 SEE | $6B | 12.3 | 14.3 | 13.5 | 29.8% | 13.5% | 54.3% | 11.2% | 5.9 |
 SLGN | $4B | 15.4 | 8.1 | 10.4 | 17.7% | 10.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% | 4.7 |
 GPK | $3B | 7.2 | 6.0 | — | 18.7% | 10.1% | 14.0% | 7.7% | 4.0 |
 PKG | $20B | 26.7 | 12.7 | 28.0 | 21.0% | 14.0% | 17.1% | 12.6% | 2.3 |
 ATR | $8B | 20.5 | 11.1 | 25.9 | 29.6% | 13.6% | 15.1% | 10.7% | 1.9 |
 IP | $19B | -5.5 | 1388.3 | — | 29.5% | -11.3% | -30.6% | -11.3% | 514.4 |
 CCK | $11B | 15.9 | 8.0 | 10.4 | 18.3% | 13.2% | 21.9% | 14.1% | 3.0 |
 OI | $1B | -11.0 | 5.0 | 8.4 | 17.3% | 9.9% | -9.7% | 8.4% | 4.5 |
 AMBP | $3B | -235.9 | 8.8 | 9.8 | 10.2% | 5.0% | — | 6.5% | 6.0 |
 LPX | $5B | 37.3 | 13.7 | 59.5 | 21.8% | 9.6% | 8.6% | 10.9% | 1.0 |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 21.2 | 12.2 | 15.6 | 36.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 4.8 |
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SON — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SON stock.
What is Sonoco Products Company's P/E ratio?
Sonoco Products Company's current P/E ratio is 12.7x. The historical average is 18.3x. This places it at the 11th percentile of its historical range.
What is Sonoco Products Company's EV/EBITDA?
Sonoco Products Company's current EV/EBITDA is 7.7x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 8.7x.
What is Sonoco Products Company's ROE?
Sonoco Products Company's return on equity (ROE) is 13.4%. The historical average is 14.2%.
Is SON stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Sonoco Products Company is trading at a P/E of 12.7x. This is at the 11th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Sonoco Products Company's dividend yield?
Sonoco Products Company's current dividend yield is 4.12% with a payout ratio of 52.5%.
What are Sonoco Products Company's profit margins?
Sonoco Products Company has 20.9% gross margin and 9.5% operating margin.
How much debt does Sonoco Products Company have?
Sonoco Products Company's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.9x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.