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Sonoco Products CoSON +0.11%73 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.60 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 10.58. 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 346 Packaging & Containers companies, Sonoco Products Co ranks better than 66.47% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sonoco Products Co's enterprise value is $10,140 Mil.
Sonoco Products Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,537 Mil. Therefore, Sonoco Products Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.60.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sonoco Products Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SON'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.7 Med: 10.58 Max: 177.47
Current: 6.6
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sonoco Products Co was 177.47. The lowest was 5.70. And the median was 10.58.
SON's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 66.47% of 346
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 8.66
vs SON: 6.60
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.
Sonoco Products Co (NYSE:SON) 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.
Sonoco Products Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Sonoco Products Co's share price for today is $56.42.
Sonoco Products Co'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 $6.290.
* 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).
The historical data trend for Sonoco Products Co'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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Sonoco Products Co'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.
Sonoco Products Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sonoco Products Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonoco Products Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Sonoco Products Co's current Enterprise Value is $10,140 Mil.
Sonoco Products Co'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 $1,537 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-EBITDA of 6.60 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 Sonoco Products Co. This is 38% below median its historical median of 10.58. Over the past decade, Sonoco Products Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.70 to 177.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonoco Products Co ranks #116 out of 346 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 33.5%.
Is Sonoco Products Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sonoco Products Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.60 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 10.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.70 to a high of 177.47. The Packaging & Containers industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66. Sonoco Products Co's value of 6.60 is 23.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonoco Products Co ranks #116 out of 346 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-EBITDA compare to REYN and SLGN?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Sonoco Products Co ranks #116 out of 346 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Sonoco Products Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66. Sonoco Products Co's value of 6.60 is 23.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Sonoco Products Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.70 to 177.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.58 vs. the industry median of 8.66, 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-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. Sonoco Products Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.60 is 23.8% 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-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 Sonoco Products Co. 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. Sonoco Products Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.60, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 10.58. 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 $56.42 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.60, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 10.58 and 23.8% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 8.66. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonoco Products Co (SON), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.60 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 $56.42 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $67.08.
GuruFocus considers Sonoco Products Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SON:
EV-to-EBITDA: 6.60 (38% below median its 10-year median of 10.58)
GF Value™: $67.08 vs. price of $56.42 (15.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.8% below the Packaging & Containers median (#116 of 346)
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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