Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3) EV-to-EBITDA: 9.66 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:SL3 Silgan Holdings Inc FRA:SL3
81 GF Score
Price €35.40
GF Value €45.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Silgan Holdings EV-to-EBITDA?

Silgan Holdings FRA:SL3 -3.80% 81 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.66 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 10.39. GuruFocus rates FRA:SL3 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 346 Packaging & Containers companies, Silgan Holdings ranks worse than 52.89% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Silgan Holdings's enterprise value is €7,557 Mil. Silgan Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €782 Mil. Therefore, Silgan Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.66.

The historical rank and industry rank for Silgan Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:SL3' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.95   Med: 10.39   Max: 14.39
Current: 9.57

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Silgan Holdings was 14.39. The lowest was 7.95. And the median was 10.39.

FRA:SL3's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
52.89% of 346 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 8.66 vs FRA:SL3: 9.57

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-03), Silgan Holdings's stock price is €35.40. Silgan Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €2.192. Therefore, Silgan Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 16.15.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Silgan Holdings  (FRA:SL3) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Silgan Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=35.40/2.192
=16.15

Silgan Holdings's share price for today is €35.40.
Silgan Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €2.192.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Silgan Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Silgan Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Silgan Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Silgan Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Silgan Holdings Quarterly Data
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FRA:SL3 vs REYN, SON, GEF: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Silgan Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Silgan Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Silgan Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Silgan Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Silgan Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=7556.523/782.094
=9.66

Silgan Holdings's current Enterprise Value is €7,557 Mil.
Silgan Holdings's EBITDA 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 €782 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.66 mean?
Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.66 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Silgan Holdings. This is near median its historical median of 10.39. Over the past decade, Silgan Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.95 to 14.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #183 out of 346 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is Silgan Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Silgan Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.66 is near median its 10-year median of 10.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.95 to a high of 14.39. The Packaging & Containers industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66. Silgan Holdings' value of 9.66 is 11.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #183 out of 346 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' EV-to-EBITDA compare to REYN and SON?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #183 out of 346 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Silgan Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66. Silgan Holdings' value of 9.66 is 11.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Silgan Holdings' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.95 to 14.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.39 vs. the industry median of 8.66, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Packaging & Containers companies is 8.66, based on 346 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Silgan Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.66 is 11.5% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Silgan Holdings. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Silgan Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.39. 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 €45.56, compared to a current price of €35.40 — trading 22.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.39 and 11.5% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 8.66. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.66 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 Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silgan Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €35.40 is trading 22.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €45.56. GuruFocus considers Silgan Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SL3:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 9.66 (near median its 10-year median of 10.39)
  • GF Value™: €45.56 vs. price of €35.40 (22.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.5% above the Packaging & Containers median (#183 of 346)

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges SLGN:USA
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.
81GF Score

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