Sonoco Products Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 47.24.
Sonoco Products Co's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 80.15.
Sonoco Products Co's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 71.07.
Therefore, Sonoco Products Co's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 56.32.
Sonoco Products Co (NYSE:SON) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
Be Aware
CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
Sonoco Products Co Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Sonoco Products Co Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonoco Products Co's Cash Conversion Cycle can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
SON vs REYN, SLGN, GPK: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Sonoco Products Co's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle 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.
Sonoco Products Co Cash Conversion Cycle vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sonoco Products Co's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonoco Products Co's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Sonoco Products Co Cash Conversion Cycle Calculation
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
Sonoco Products Co's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Sonoco Products Co (SON) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 56.32 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Sonoco Products Co and its competitors.
Is Sonoco Products Co's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Sonoco Products Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 56.32. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 86.98. Sonoco Products Co's value of 56.32 is 35.2% below this industry median. Overall, Sonoco Products Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonoco Products Co's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to REYN and SLGN?
Sonoco Products Co's Cash Conversion Cycle of 56.32 can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 86.98. Sonoco Products Co's value of 56.32 is 35.2% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Packaging & Containers companies is 86.98, based on 393 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sonoco Products Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 56.32 is 35.2% below 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 Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Sonoco Products Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 86.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonoco Products Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 56.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonoco Products Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonoco Products Co (SON) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $72.75, compared to a current price of $55.11 — trading 24.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 56.32 and 35.2% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 86.98. Sonoco Products Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonoco Products Co (SON), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 56.32 as of Mar. 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 Sonoco Products Co (SON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonoco Products Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $55.11 is trading 24.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $72.75.
GuruFocus considers Sonoco Products Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SON:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 56.32
GF Value™: $72.75 vs. price of $55.11 (24.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.2% below the Packaging & Containers median
No single metric tells the full story. See the SON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sonoco Products Co is engaged in the manufacture and supply of consumer and industrial packaging products, offering paper, metal, and plastic packaging solutions across multiple end markets. The company has two reportable segments: Consumer Packaging and Industrial Paper Packaging. The Consumer Packaging segment provides rigid packaging solutions mainly for food, beverage, household, personal care, and pharmaceutical products, while the Industrial Paper Packaging segment produces paper-based packaging materials such as tubes, cores, and protective packaging, supported by paper mills and recycling operations, serving industrial and consumer markets. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Consumer Packaging segment.
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