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Sonoco Products Co has the GF Score of 77, which implies that the company
is
Likely to have average performance.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Sonoco Products Co
is
Likely to have average performance.
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Sonoco Products Co (NYSE:SON) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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Sonoco Products Co GF Score Related Terms
SON vs REYN, SLGN, GEF: GF Score Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Sonoco Products Co's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sonoco Products Co's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonoco Products Co's GF Score falls into.
Sonoco Products Co (SON) has a GF Score of 77 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Sonoco Products Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 83.00. Over the past decade, Sonoco Products Co's GF Score has ranged from 70.00 to 93.00.
Is Sonoco Products Co's GF Score too high?
Sonoco Products Co's current GF Score of 77 is near median its 10-year median of 83.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 70.00 to a high of 93.00. Overall, Sonoco Products Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonoco Products Co's GF Score compare to REYN and SLGN?
Sonoco Products Co's GF Score of 77 can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. Historically, Sonoco Products Co's own GF Score has ranged from 70.00 to 93.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good GF Score depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, GF Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Sonoco Products Co and its competitors. Sonoco Products Co's current GF Score is 77, which is near median its own 10-year median of 83.00. 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 $72.71, compared to a current price of $55.15 — trading 24.2% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 77, which is near median its 10-year median of 83.00. Sonoco Products Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonoco Products Co (SON), the current GF Score is 77 as of Jul. 23, 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 $55.15 is trading 24.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $72.71.
GuruFocus considers Sonoco Products Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SON:
GF Score: 77 (near median its 10-year median of 83.00)
GF Value™: $72.71 vs. price of $55.15 (24.2% below fair value)
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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