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Sonoco Products CoSTU:SNS +5.40%59 Median PS Value is €68.53 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 1.11. 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 240 Packaging & Containers companies, Sonoco Products Co ranks better than 69.58% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sonoco Products Co's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SNS'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 1.11 Max: 1.38
Current: 0.72
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Sonoco Products Co was 1.38. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 1.11.
STU:SNS's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 69.58% of 240
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.92
vs STU:SNS: 0.72
Sonoco Products Co (STU:SNS) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Sonoco Products Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
49.36
/
68.53
=
0.72
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Sonoco Products Co Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonoco Products Co's Median PS Value 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.
STU:SNS vs REYN, SLGN, GEF: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Sonoco Products Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sonoco Products Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonoco Products Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 1.0617.
Sonoco Products Co's Revenue per Share 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 €64.545.
* 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 Median PS Value of €68.53 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Sonoco Products Co and its competitors. This is 6074% above median its historical median of 1.11. Over the past decade, Sonoco Products Co's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.55 to 1.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonoco Products Co ranks #73 out of 240 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 30.4%.
Is Sonoco Products Co's Median PS Value too high?
Sonoco Products Co's current Median PS Value of €68.53 is 6074% above median its 10-year median of 1.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 1.38. Based on the distribution chart, Sonoco Products Co ranks #73 out of 240 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Median PS Value compare to REYN and SLGN?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Sonoco Products Co ranks #73 out of 240 companies for Median PS Value. This puts Sonoco Products Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.92. Historically, Sonoco Products Co's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.55 to 1.38 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 Median PS Value for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Median PS Value among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.92, based on 240 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Sonoco Products Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonoco Products Co's current Median PS Value is €68.53, which is 6074% above median its own 10-year median of 1.11. 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 Median PS Value is €68.53, which is 6074% above median its 10-year median of 1.11. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonoco Products Co (STU:SNS), the current Median PS Value is €68.53 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:
Median PS Value: €68.53 (6074% above median its 10-year median of 1.11)
GF Value™: €63.47 vs. price of €49.36 (22.2% below fair value)
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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