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Sonoco Products CoSON -0.28%73 EV-to-EBIT is 9.99 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 15.89. GuruFocus rates SON with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 327 Packaging & Containers companies, Sonoco Products Co ranks better than 65.75% on this metric.
Sonoco Products Co (NYSE:SON) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Sonoco Products Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $10,133 Mil.
Sonoco Products Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,012 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Sonoco Products Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonoco Products Co's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Sonoco Products Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sonoco Products Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonoco Products Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Sonoco Products Co's current Enterprise Value is $10,118 Mil.
Sonoco Products Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,012 Mil.
* 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 (SON) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.99 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sonoco Products Co and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 15.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonoco Products Co ranks #112 out of 327 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Sonoco Products Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Sonoco Products Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.99 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 15.89. The Packaging & Containers industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.28. Sonoco Products Co's value of 9.99 is 24.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonoco Products Co ranks #112 out of 327 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sonoco Products Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonoco Products Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to REYN and SLGN?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Sonoco Products Co ranks #112 out of 327 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Sonoco Products Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.28. Sonoco Products Co's value of 9.99 is 24.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.89 vs. the industry median of 13.28, Sonoco Products Co has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Packaging & Containers companies is 13.28, based on 327 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sonoco Products Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.99 is 24.8% below 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sonoco Products Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonoco Products Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.99, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 15.89. 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 $67.08, compared to a current price of $56.20 — trading 16.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.99, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 15.89 and 24.8% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 13.28. Sonoco Products Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonoco Products Co (SON), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.99 as of Aug. 03, 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 $56.20 is trading 16.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $67.08.
GuruFocus considers Sonoco Products Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SON:
EV-to-EBIT: 9.99 (37% below median its 10-year median of 15.89)
GF Value™: $67.08 vs. price of $56.20 (16.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.8% below the Packaging & Containers median (#112 of 327)
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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