Smurfit WestRockCHIX:SWRL 58 Debt-to-Equity is 0.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 0.86. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SWRL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of £35.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 360 Packaging & Containers companies, Smurfit WestRock ranks worse than 71.94% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smurfit WestRock's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SWRl'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61 Med: 0.86 Max: 1.63
Current: 0.79
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Smurfit WestRock was 1.63. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 0.86.
CHIX:SWRl's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 71.94% of 360
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.425
vs CHIX:SWRl: 0.79
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Smurfit WestRock Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Smurfit WestRock Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smurfit WestRock's Debt-to-Equity 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.
CHIX:SWRL vs PKG, IP, AMCR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Smurfit WestRock's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Smurfit WestRock Debt-to-Equity vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Smurfit WestRock's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smurfit WestRock's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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.
Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.79 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.86. Over the past decade, Smurfit WestRock's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.61 to 1.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #259 out of 360 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is Smurfit WestRock's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Smurfit WestRock's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.79 is near median its 10-year median of 0.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 1.63. The Packaging & Containers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Smurfit WestRock's value of 0.79 is 85.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #259 out of 360 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Smurfit WestRock has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smurfit WestRock's Debt-to-Equity compare to PKG and IP?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #259 out of 360 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Smurfit WestRock in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Smurfit WestRock's value of 0.79 is 85.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Smurfit WestRock's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.61 to 1.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.86 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Smurfit WestRock 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.43, based on 360 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smurfit WestRock's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.79 is 85.9% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smurfit WestRock's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.79, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smurfit WestRock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £35.13, compared to a current price of £33.79 — trading 3.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.79, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.86 and 85.9% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.43. Smurfit WestRock's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.79 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 Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £33.79 is trading 3.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £35.13.
GuruFocus considers Smurfit WestRock to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SWRL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.79 (near median its 10-year median of 0.86)
GF Value™: £35.13 vs. price of £33.79 (3.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.9% above the Packaging & Containers median (#259 of 360)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SWRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smurfit WestRock PLC manufactures corrugated packaging and consumer packaging, such as folding cartons and paperboard. operates a vertically integrated system supplying wood and recovered fiber to produce various grades of board, which are then converted into packaging products. Its main packaging categories include corrugated containers and consumer packaging, with additional products such as solidboard, kraft paper, graphic board, paper sacks, and bag-in-box packaging. The company's geographical segments include North America (including the U.S., Canada and Mexico), Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from product sales in the North American region.
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