Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) YoY EBITDA Growth: -17.62% (As of Mar. 2026)

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CHIX:SWRL Smurfit WestRock PLC CHIX:SWRL
60 GF Score
Price £33.79
GF Value £36.23
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Smurfit WestRock YoY EBITDA Growth?

Smurfit WestRock CHIX:SWRL 60 YoY EBITDA Growth is -17.62% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SWRL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of £36.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Smurfit WestRock's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -17.62%.

Smurfit WestRock's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.44.

Smurfit WestRock YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smurfit WestRock's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

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* 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.

Smurfit WestRock YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

Smurfit WestRock Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EBITDA Growth
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.87 28.83 -14.69 -9.66 19.16

Smurfit WestRock Quarterly Data
Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
YoY EBITDA Growth Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 27.78 -2.74 72.85 -0.59 -17.62
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Smurfit WestRock YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

Smurfit WestRock's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(6.176-5.183)/ | 5.183 |
=19.16 %

Smurfit WestRock's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2025 )) |
=(1.44-1.748)/ | 1.748 |
=-17.62 %

* 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.

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What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of -17.62% mean?
Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of -17.62% as of Mar. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Smurfit WestRock and its competitors.
Is Smurfit WestRock's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Smurfit WestRock's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -17.62%. Overall, Smurfit WestRock has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smurfit WestRock's YoY EBITDA Growth compare to PKG and IP?
Smurfit WestRock's YoY EBITDA Growth of -17.62% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EBITDA Growth for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. Smurfit WestRock's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -17.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smurfit WestRock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £36.23, compared to a current price of £33.79 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is -17.62%. Smurfit WestRock's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is -17.62% as of Mar. 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 Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £33.79 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £36.23. GuruFocus considers Smurfit WestRock to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SWRL:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: -17.62%
  • GF Value™: £36.23 vs. price of £33.79 (6.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SWRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Smurfit WestRock Business Description

Address Beech Hill, Clonskeagh, Dublin 4, Dublin, IRL, D04 N2R2
Smurfit WestRock PLC manufactures corrugated packaging and consumer packaging, such as folding cartons and paperboard. operates a vertically integrated system supplying wood and recovered fiber to produce various grades of board, which are then converted into packaging products. Its main packaging categories include corrugated containers and consumer packaging, with additional products such as solidboard, kraft paper, graphic board, paper sacks, and bag-in-box packaging. The company's geographical segments include North America (including the U.S., Canada and Mexico), Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from product sales in the North American region.
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