Silgan HoldingsFRA:SL3 +1.03%78 FCF Yield % is 6.28 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 7.09. GuruFocus rates FRA:SL3 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €43.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 400 Packaging & Containers companies, Silgan Holdings ranks better than 66% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Silgan Holdings FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Silgan Holdings's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Silgan Holdings's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Silgan Holdings's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Silgan Holdings's FCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 (FRA:SL3) has a FCF Yield % of 6.28 as of Jun. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Silgan Holdings and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 7.09. Over the past decade, Silgan Holdings' FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.87 to 11.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #136 out of 400 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is Silgan Holdings' FCF Yield % too high?
Silgan Holdings' current FCF Yield % of 6.28 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 7.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.87 to a high of 11.93. The Packaging & Containers industry median FCF Yield % is 2.92. Silgan Holdings' value of 6.28 is 115.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #136 out of 400 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Silgan Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Silgan Holdings' FCF Yield % compare to REYN and GPK?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #136 out of 400 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Silgan Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.92. Silgan Holdings' value of 6.28 is 115.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Silgan Holdings' own FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.87 to 11.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.09 vs. the industry median of 2.92, 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 FCF Yield % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median FCF Yield % among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.92, based on 400 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Silgan Holdings's current FCF Yield % of 6.28 is 115.4% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Silgan Holdings and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Silgan Holdings's current FCF Yield % is 6.28, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 7.09. 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 €43.58, compared to a current price of €39.40 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 6.28, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 7.09 and 115.4% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.92. Silgan Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3), the current FCF Yield % is 6.28 as of Jun. 27, 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 €39.40 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €43.58.
GuruFocus considers Silgan Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SL3:
FCF Yield %: 6.28 (11% below median its 10-year median of 7.09)
GF Value™: €43.58 vs. price of €39.40 (9.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 115.4% above the Packaging & Containers median (#136 of 400)
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 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.
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