Sonoco Products CoSON +1.51%77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.27 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 3.08. GuruFocus rates SON with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $72.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 314 Packaging & Containers companies, Sonoco Products Co ranks worse than 73.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sonoco Products Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SON'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.68 Med: 3.08 Max: 3.89
Current: 2.27
During the past years, Sonoco Products Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.89. The lowest was 1.68. And the median was 3.08.
SON's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 73.57% of 314
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.19
vs SON: 2.27
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 adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $36.095. 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 $24.67 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Sonoco Products Co (NYSE:SON) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
Sonoco Products Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Sonoco Products Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonoco Products Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio Chart
SON vs REYN, SLGN, GEF: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.
Sonoco Products Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
Sonoco Products Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today 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.
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.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.27 mean?
Sonoco Products Co (SON) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.27 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Sonoco Products Co and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 3.08. Over the past decade, Sonoco Products Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.68 to 3.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonoco Products Co ranks #231 out of 314 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 73.6%.
Is Sonoco Products Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sonoco Products Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.27 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 3.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.68 to a high of 3.89. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19. Sonoco Products Co's value of 2.27 is 90.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonoco Products Co ranks #231 out of 314 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to REYN and SLGN?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Sonoco Products Co ranks #231 out of 314 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Sonoco Products Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19. Sonoco Products Co's value of 2.27 is 90.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Sonoco Products Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.68 to 3.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.08 vs. the industry median of 1.19, Sonoco Products Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.19, based on 314 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sonoco Products Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.27 is 90.8% above 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Sonoco Products Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonoco Products Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.27, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 3.08. 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 $72.74, compared to a current price of $55.89 — trading 23.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.27, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 3.08 and 90.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.19. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonoco Products Co (SON), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.27 as of Jul. 12, 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 $55.89 is trading 23.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $72.74.
GuruFocus considers Sonoco Products Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SON:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.27 (26% below median its 10-year median of 3.08)
GF Value™: $72.74 vs. price of $55.89 (23.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#231 of 314)
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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