SON (Sonoco Products Co) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $25.32 (As of Jun. 2026)

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SON Sonoco Products Co SON
76 GF Score
Price $57.80
GF Value $67.53
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Sonoco Products Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Sonoco Products Co SON -0.12% 76 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $25.32 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SON with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Sonoco Products Co's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $36.220. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $25.32 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Sonoco Products Co's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 10.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 5.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 6.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 4.60% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Sonoco Products Co was 6.50% per year. The lowest was 1.90% per year. And the median was 4.40% per year.

As of today (2026-08-12), Sonoco Products Co's current stock price is $57.80. Sonoco Products Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $25.32. Sonoco Products Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 2.28.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Sonoco Products Co was 3.89. The lowest was 1.68. And the median was 3.06.


Sonoco Products Co  (NYSE:SON) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Sonoco Products Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=57.80/25.32
=2.28

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Sonoco Products Co was 3.89. The lowest was 1.68. And the median was 3.06.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Sonoco Products Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Sonoco Products Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sonoco Products Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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.

Sonoco Products Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Sonoco Products Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Sonoco Products Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 23.01 23.51 23.85 24.67 25.32

SON vs REYN, SLGN, GEF: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Sonoco Products Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sonoco Products Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sonoco Products Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Sonoco Products Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Sonoco Products Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=36.22/333.9520*333.9520
=36.220

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Sonoco Products Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 15.675 241.428 21.682
201612 15.448 241.432 21.368
201703 15.951 243.801 21.849
201706 16.679 244.955 22.739
201709 17.427 246.819 23.579
201712 17.171 246.524 23.261
201803 17.799 249.554 23.819
201806 17.753 251.989 23.527
201809 18.172 252.439 24.040
201812 17.621 251.233 23.423
201903 17.875 254.202 23.483
201906 18.390 256.143 23.976
201909 18.402 256.759 23.934
201912 17.991 256.974 23.380
202003 17.385 258.115 22.493
202006 17.914 257.797 23.206
202009 18.634 260.280 23.908
202012 18.912 260.474 24.247
202103 18.909 264.877 23.840
202106 18.329 271.696 22.529
202109 18.815 274.310 22.906
202112 18.871 278.802 22.604
202203 19.610 287.504 22.778
202206 19.793 296.311 22.307
202209 19.778 296.808 22.253
202212 21.156 296.797 23.804
202303 22.443 301.836 24.831
202306 23.402 305.109 25.614
202309 23.812 307.789 25.836
202312 24.749 306.746 26.944
202403 24.633 312.332 26.338
202406 24.778 314.175 26.338
202409 25.229 315.301 26.721
202412 23.118 315.605 24.462
202503 24.822 319.799 25.921
202506 32.805 322.561 33.963
202509 33.506 324.800 34.450
202512 36.639 324.054 37.758
202603 36.095 330.213 36.504
202606 36.220 333.952 36.220

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $25.32 mean?
Sonoco Products Co (SON) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $25.32 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Sonoco Products Co and its competitors.
Is Sonoco Products Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Sonoco Products Co's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $25.32. Overall, Sonoco Products Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonoco Products Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to REYN and SLGN?
Sonoco Products Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $25.32 can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Sonoco Products Co and its competitors. Sonoco Products Co's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $25.32. 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 $67.53, compared to a current price of $57.80 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $25.32. Sonoco Products Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonoco Products Co (SON), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $25.32 as of Jun. 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 $57.80 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $67.53. GuruFocus considers Sonoco Products Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SON:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $25.32
  • GF Value™: $67.53 vs. price of $57.80 (14.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 9 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges SNS:Germany
Address 1 N. Second Street, Hartsville, SC, USA, 29550
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.
76GF Score

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