Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


FRA:SL3 Silgan Holdings Inc FRA:SL3
78 GF Score
Price €41.00
GF Value €45.55
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Silgan Holdings Moat Score?

Silgan Holdings FRA:SL3 +1.99% 78 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SL3 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 418 Packaging & Containers companies, Silgan Holdings ranks better than 99.76% on this metric.

Silgan Holdings has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Silgan Holdings has Wide Moat: Silgan Holdings Inc possesses a wide moat due to its durable cost advantages from economies of scale and strong distribution network. The company has significant customer switching costs and pricing power in the packaging industry, supported by long-term contracts.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Silgan Holdings might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Silgan Holdings  (FRA:SL3) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Silgan Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:SL3 vs SON, REYN, GEF: Moat Score Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Silgan Holdings's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat 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.

Silgan Holdings Moat Score vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Silgan Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Silgan Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #1 out of 418 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Silgan Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Silgan Holdings' current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #1 out of 418 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Moat Score compare to SON and REYN?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #1 out of 418 companies for Moat Score. This places Silgan Holdings in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Moat 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Silgan Holdings's current Moat Score is 7. 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 €45.55, compared to a current price of €41.00 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 02, 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 €41.00 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of €45.55. GuruFocus considers Silgan Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SL3:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: €45.55 vs. price of €41.00 (10% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges SLGN:USA
Address 601 Merritt 7, Norwalk, CT, USA, 06851
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.
78GF Score

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