Smurfit WestRockCHIX:SWRL 75 PB Ratio is 1.31 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 2.65. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SWRL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £33.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 388 Packaging & Containers companies, Smurfit WestRock ranks worse than 56.19% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-25), Smurfit WestRock's share price is £33.79. Smurfit WestRock's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £25.82. Hence, Smurfit WestRock's PB Ratio of today is 1.31.
Warning Sign:
Smurfit WestRock PLC stock PB Ratio (=1.35) is close to 1-year high of 1.47.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smurfit WestRock's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SWRl'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96 Med: 2.65 Max: 4.97
Current: 1.35
During the past 13 years, Smurfit WestRock's highest PB Ratio was 4.97. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 2.65.
CHIX:SWRl's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 56.19% of 388
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.17
vs CHIX:SWRl: 1.35
During the past 12 months, Smurfit WestRock's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 19.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Smurfit WestRock was 28.60% per year. The lowest was -9.70% per year. And the median was 9.60% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Smurfit WestRock PB Ratio Related Terms
Smurfit WestRock PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smurfit WestRock's PB Ratio 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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Smurfit WestRock's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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.
Smurfit WestRock PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Smurfit WestRock's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smurfit WestRock's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) has a PB Ratio of 1.31 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 2.65. Over the past decade, Smurfit WestRock's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 4.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #218 out of 388 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 56.2%.
Is Smurfit WestRock's PB Ratio too high?
Smurfit WestRock's current PB Ratio of 1.31 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 2.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 4.97. The Packaging & Containers industry median PB Ratio is 1.17. Smurfit WestRock's value of 1.31 is 12% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #218 out of 388 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Smurfit WestRock has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smurfit WestRock's PB Ratio compare to PKG and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #218 out of 388 companies for PB Ratio. This places Smurfit WestRock in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.17. Smurfit WestRock's value of 1.31 is 12% above this benchmark. Historically, Smurfit WestRock's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 4.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.65 vs. the industry median of 1.17, Smurfit WestRock 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 PB Ratio for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median PB Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.17, based on 388 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smurfit WestRock's current PB Ratio of 1.31 is 12% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smurfit WestRock's current PB Ratio is 1.31, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 2.65. 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 £33.91, compared to a current price of £33.79 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.31, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 2.65 and 12% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.17. Smurfit WestRock's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL), the current PB Ratio is 1.31 as of Jun. 25, 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 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £33.91.
GuruFocus considers Smurfit WestRock to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SWRL:
PB Ratio: 1.31 (51% below median its 10-year median of 2.65)
GF Value™: £33.91 vs. price of £33.79 (0.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12% above the Packaging & Containers median (#218 of 388)
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 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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