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Sonoco Products CoSTU:SNS +5.40%59 EV-to-FCF is 50.17 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 82% above its 10-year median of 27.62. GuruFocus rates STU:SNS with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €63.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 243 Packaging & Containers companies, Sonoco Products Co ranks worse than 83.95% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Sonoco Products Co's Enterprise Value is €9,080 Mil.
Sonoco Products Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €181 Mil. Therefore, Sonoco Products Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 50.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sonoco Products Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SNS'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -77.88 Med: 27.62 Max: 197.12
Current: 47.76
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Sonoco Products Co was 197.12. The lowest was -77.88. And the median was 27.62.
STU:SNS's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 83.95% of 243
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 16.36
vs STU:SNS: 47.76
EV-to-FCF 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 (STU:SNS) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF 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 €49.36.
Sonoco Products Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €8.780.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Sonoco Products Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Sonoco Products Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonoco Products Co's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sonoco Products Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonoco Products Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Sonoco Products Co's current Enterprise Value is €9,080 Mil.
Sonoco Products Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €181 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 (STU:SNS) has a EV-to-FCF of 50.17 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Sonoco Products Co and its competitors. This is 82% above median its historical median of 27.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonoco Products Co ranks #204 out of 243 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 84%.
Is Sonoco Products Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Sonoco Products Co's current EV-to-FCF of 50.17 is 82% above median its 10-year median of 27.62. The Packaging & Containers industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.36. Sonoco Products Co's value of 50.17 is 206.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonoco Products Co ranks #204 out of 243 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sonoco Products Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonoco Products Co's EV-to-FCF compare to REYN and SLGN?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Sonoco Products Co ranks #204 out of 243 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Sonoco Products Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.36. Sonoco Products Co's value of 50.17 is 206.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 27.62 vs. the industry median of 16.36, 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-FCF for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Packaging & Containers companies is 16.36, based on 243 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sonoco Products Co's current EV-to-FCF of 50.17 is 206.7% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Sonoco Products Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonoco Products Co's current EV-to-FCF is 50.17, which is 82% above median its own 10-year median of 27.62. 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 (STU:SNS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €63.47, compared to a current price of €49.36 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 50.17, which is 82% above median its 10-year median of 27.62 and 206.7% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 16.36. Sonoco Products Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonoco Products Co (STU:SNS), the current EV-to-FCF is 50.17 as of Jul. 18, 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 (STU:SNS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonoco Products Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €49.36 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €63.47.
GuruFocus considers Sonoco Products Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:SNS:
EV-to-FCF: 50.17 (82% above median its 10-year median of 27.62)
GF Value™: €63.47 vs. price of €49.36 (22.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 206.7% above the Packaging & Containers median (#204 of 243)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SNS 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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