SLGN (Silgan Holdings) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.72 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 27% Below Median

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SLGN Silgan Holdings Inc SLGN
81 GF Score
Price $41.08
GF Value $51.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Silgan Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Silgan Holdings SLGN -0.27% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.72 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 0.98. GuruFocus rates SLGN with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 323 Packaging & Containers companies, Silgan Holdings ranks worse than 50.77% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), Silgan Holdings's current share price is $41.0801. Silgan Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $57.40. Silgan Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.72.

The historical rank and industry rank for Silgan Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SLGN' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65   Med: 0.98   Max: 1.21
Current: 0.72

During the past years, Silgan Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.21. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 0.98.

SLGN's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
50.77% of 323 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.71 vs SLGN: 0.72

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Silgan Holdings's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $15.533. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $57.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Silgan Holdings  (NYSE:SLGN) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Silgan Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Silgan Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Silgan Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

Silgan Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Silgan Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.07 1.14 0.93 1.01 0.74

Silgan Holdings Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 1.02 0.79 0.74 0.69 0.81

SLGN vs REYN, SON, GEF: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Silgan Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


Silgan Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Silgan Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Silgan Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Silgan Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.

Silgan Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=41.0801/57.40
=0.72

* 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.

Silgan Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Silgan Holdings's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=15.533/333.9520*333.9520
=15.533

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Silgan Holdings Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 9.368 241.428 12.958
201612 6.890 241.432 9.530
201703 7.242 243.801 9.920
201706 9.179 244.955 12.514
201709 11.370 246.819 15.384
201712 8.931 246.524 12.098
201803 9.074 249.554 12.143
201806 9.492 251.989 12.579
201809 11.702 252.439 15.481
201812 9.561 251.233 12.709
201903 9.204 254.202 12.092
201906 9.804 256.143 12.782
201909 11.848 256.759 15.410
201912 9.409 256.974 12.228
202003 9.247 258.115 11.964
202006 10.567 257.797 13.689
202009 13.336 260.280 17.111
202012 11.031 260.474 14.143
202103 11.151 264.877 14.059
202106 12.139 271.696 14.921
202109 14.848 274.310 18.076
202112 12.928 278.802 15.485
202203 12.944 287.504 15.035
202206 13.879 296.311 15.642
202209 17.793 296.808 20.020
202212 13.140 296.797 14.785
202303 12.795 301.836 14.156
202306 12.917 305.109 14.138
202309 16.580 307.789 17.989
202312 12.534 306.746 13.646
202403 12.303 312.332 13.155
202406 12.908 314.175 13.721
202409 16.289 315.301 17.253
202412 13.156 315.605 13.921
202503 13.664 319.799 14.269
202506 14.351 322.561 14.858
202509 18.808 324.800 19.338
202512 13.887 324.054 14.311
202603 14.749 330.213 14.916
202606 15.533 333.952 15.533

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.72 mean?
Silgan Holdings (SLGN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.72 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Silgan Holdings and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 0.98. Over the past decade, Silgan Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 1.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #164 out of 323 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is Silgan Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Silgan Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.72 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 1.21. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.71. Silgan Holdings' value of 0.72 is 1.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #164 out of 323 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Silgan Holdings has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Silgan Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to REYN and SON?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #164 out of 323 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Silgan Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.71. Silgan Holdings' value of 0.72 is 1.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Silgan Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 1.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.98 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Silgan Holdings 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 PS Ratio for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.71, based on 323 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Silgan Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.72 is 1.4% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Silgan Holdings and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Silgan Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.72, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 0.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Silgan Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silgan Holdings (SLGN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.56, compared to a current price of $41.08 — trading 20.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.72, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.98 and 1.4% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.71. Silgan Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Silgan Holdings (SLGN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.72 as of Aug. 20, 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 Silgan Holdings (SLGN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silgan Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $41.08 is trading 20.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $51.56. GuruFocus considers Silgan Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SLGN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.72 (27% below median its 10-year median of 0.98)
  • GF Value™: $51.56 vs. price of $41.08 (20.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.4% above the Packaging & Containers median (#164 of 323)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SLGN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Silgan Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges SL3:Germany
Address 601 Merritt 7, Norwalk, CT, USA, 06851
Silgan Holdings Inc is a manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions for the world's essential consumer goods products. Its products include: dispensing and specialty closures for fragrance and beauty, food, beverage, personal and health care, home care and lawn and garden products; steel and aluminum containers for pet and human food and general line products; and custom designed plastic containers for pet and human food, consumer health and pharmaceutical, personal care, home care, lawn and garden and automotive products.
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