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Sonoco Products CoSON +3.90%73 EV-to-OCF is 16.26 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 15.16. GuruFocus rates SON with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Packaging & Containers companies, Sonoco Products Co ranks worse than 77.92% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Sonoco Products Co's Enterprise Value is $10,357 Mil.
Sonoco Products Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $637 Mil. Therefore, Sonoco Products Co's EV-to-OCF for today is 16.26.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sonoco Products Co's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
SON'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.65 Med: 15.16 Max: 59.48
Current: 16.26
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Sonoco Products Co was 59.48. The lowest was 8.65. And the median was 15.16.
SON's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 77.92% of 403
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 7.64
vs SON: 16.26
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 (NYSE:SON) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $58.62.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Sonoco Products Co EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Sonoco Products Co EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonoco Products Co's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sonoco Products Co's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonoco Products Co's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Sonoco Products Co's current Enterprise Value is $10,357 Mil.
Sonoco Products Co's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $637 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-OCF of 16.26 as of Aug. 04, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 15.16. Over the past decade, Sonoco Products Co's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 8.65 to 59.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonoco Products Co ranks #314 out of 403 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 77.9%.
Is Sonoco Products Co's EV-to-OCF too high?
Sonoco Products Co's current EV-to-OCF of 16.26 is near median its 10-year median of 15.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.65 to a high of 59.48. The Packaging & Containers industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.64. Sonoco Products Co's value of 16.26 is 112.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonoco Products Co ranks #314 out of 403 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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-OCF compare to REYN and SLGN?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Sonoco Products Co ranks #314 out of 403 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Sonoco Products Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.64. Sonoco Products Co's value of 16.26 is 112.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Sonoco Products Co's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 8.65 to 59.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.16 vs. the industry median of 7.64, Sonoco Products Co 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-OCF for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Packaging & Containers companies is 7.64, based on 403 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sonoco Products Co's current EV-to-OCF of 16.26 is 112.8% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonoco Products Co's current EV-to-OCF is 16.26, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.16. 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 $67.01, compared to a current price of $58.62 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 16.26, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.16 and 112.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 7.64. 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonoco Products Co (SON), the current EV-to-OCF is 16.26 as of Aug. 04, 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 $58.62 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $67.01.
GuruFocus considers Sonoco Products Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SON:
EV-to-OCF: 16.26 (near median its 10-year median of 15.16)
GF Value™: $67.01 vs. price of $58.62 (12.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 112.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#314 of 403)
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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