SON (Sonoco Products Co) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


SON Sonoco Products Co SON
77 GF Score
Price $55.11
GF Value $72.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Sonoco Products Co Moat Score?

Sonoco Products Co SON +1.42% 77 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates SON with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $72.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 422 Packaging & Containers companies, Sonoco Products Co ranks better than 96.45% on this metric.

Sonoco Products Co has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Sonoco Products Co has Narrow Moat: Sonoco Products has a solid narrow moat due to its established market presence and economies of scale in packaging. However, it faces competition and lacks significant brand strength or regulatory barriers.

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 Sonoco Products Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Sonoco Products Co  (NYSE:SON) 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

Sonoco Products Co Moat Score Related Terms

SON vs REYN, SLGN, GPK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Sonoco Products Co'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.

Sonoco Products Co Moat Score vs Packaging & Containers Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Sonoco Products Co's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Sonoco Products Co (SON) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 27, 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, Sonoco Products Co ranks #15 out of 422 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 3.6%.
Is Sonoco Products Co's Moat Score too high?
Sonoco Products Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Sonoco Products Co ranks #15 out of 422 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Moat Score compare to REYN and SLGN?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Sonoco Products Co ranks #15 out of 422 companies for Moat Score. This places Sonoco Products Co in the top 4% 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. Sonoco Products Co's current Moat Score is 5. 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 $72.75, compared to a current price of $55.11 — trading 24.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonoco Products Co (SON), the current Moat Score is 5 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 Sonoco Products Co (SON) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonoco Products Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $55.11 is trading 24.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $72.75. GuruFocus considers Sonoco Products Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SON:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $72.75 vs. price of $55.11 (24.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges SNS:Germany
Address 1 N. Second Street, Hartsville, SC, USA, 29550
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.
77GF Score

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