Silgan HoldingsFRA:SL3 +5.98%78 Net Margin % is 4.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 5.18. GuruFocus rates FRA:SL3 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, Silgan Holdings ranks better than 57.11% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Silgan Holdings's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €55 Mil. Silgan Holdings's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,350 Mil. Therefore, Silgan Holdings's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.04%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Silgan Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SL3'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.24 Med: 5.18 Max: 6.59
Current: 4.31
FRA:SL3's Net Margin % is ranked better than 57.11% of 394
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 3.525
vs FRA:SL3: 4.31
Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Silgan Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Silgan Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Silgan Holdings's Net Margin % 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.
FRA:SL3 vs REYN, GPK, GEF: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Silgan Holdings's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Silgan Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Silgan Holdings's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3) has a Net Margin % of 4.04% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Silgan Holdings and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 5.18. Over the past decade, Silgan Holdings' Net Margin % has ranged from 4.24 to 6.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #169 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Silgan Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Silgan Holdings' current Net Margin % of 4.04% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 5.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.24 to a high of 6.59. The Packaging & Containers industry median Net Margin % is 3.53. Silgan Holdings' value of 4.04% is 14.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #169 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Net Margin % compare to REYN and GPK?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #169 out of 394 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Silgan Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.53. Silgan Holdings' value of 4.04% is 14.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Silgan Holdings' own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.24 to 6.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.18 vs. the industry median of 3.53, Silgan Holdings has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Net Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.53, based on 394 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Silgan Holdings's current Net Margin % of 4.04% is 14.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Silgan Holdings and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Silgan Holdings's current Net Margin % is 4.04%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 5.18. 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 €44.00, compared to a current price of €39.00 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.04%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 5.18 and 14.6% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 3.53. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3), the current Net Margin % is 4.04% 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 Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silgan Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €39.00 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €44.00.
GuruFocus considers Silgan Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SL3:
Net Margin %: 4.04% (22% below median its 10-year median of 5.18)
GF Value™: €44.00 vs. price of €39.00 (11.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.6% above the Packaging & Containers median (#169 of 394)
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 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.
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