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Silgan HoldingsFRA:SL3 +3.49%79 Debt-to-Equity is 2.03 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 2.45. GuruFocus rates FRA:SL3 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 363 Packaging & Containers companies, Silgan Holdings ranks worse than 94.49% 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 Silgan Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SL3'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.81 Med: 2.45 Max: 5.7
Current: 2.03
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Silgan Holdings was 5.70. The lowest was 1.81. And the median was 2.45.
FRA:SL3's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 94.49% of 363
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.43
vs FRA:SL3: 2.03
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.
Silgan Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Silgan Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Silgan Holdings'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.
FRA:SL3 vs REYN, SON, GEF: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Silgan Holdings'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.
Silgan Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Silgan Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Silgan Holdings'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.
Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.03 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Silgan Holdings and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 2.45. Over the past decade, Silgan Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.81 to 5.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #343 out of 363 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 94.5%.
Is Silgan Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Silgan Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 2.03 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 2.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.81 to a high of 5.70. The Packaging & Containers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Silgan Holdings' value of 2.03 is 372.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #343 out of 363 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Silgan Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Silgan Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to REYN and SON?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #343 out of 363 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Silgan Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Silgan Holdings' value of 2.03 is 372.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Silgan Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.81 to 5.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.45 vs. the industry median of 0.43, 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.43, based on 363 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. Silgan Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.03 is 372.1% 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 Silgan Holdings 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. Silgan Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.03, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 2.45. 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 (FRA:SL3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.75, compared to a current price of €35.60 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.03, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 2.45 and 372.1% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.43. Silgan Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.03 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 Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silgan Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €35.60 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €42.75.
GuruFocus considers Silgan Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SL3:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.03 (17% below median its 10-year median of 2.45)
GF Value™: €42.75 vs. price of €35.60 (16.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 372.1% above the Packaging & Containers median (#343 of 363)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SL3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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