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Smurfit WestRockSW -2.53%81 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 30.61 as of Sep. 21, 2026, which is 138% above its 10-year median of 12.88. GuruFocus rates SW with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 317 Packaging & Containers companies, Smurfit WestRock ranks better than 59.31% on this metric.
As of today (2026-09-21), Smurfit WestRock's share price is $44.33.
Smurfit WestRock's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.45. Hence, Smurfit WestRock's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio for today is 30.61.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smurfit WestRock's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow or its related term are showing as below:
SW'
s Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.62 Med: 12.88 Max: 308.89
Current: 7.1
During the past 13 years, Smurfit WestRock's highest Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio was 308.89. The lowest was 5.62. And the median was 12.88.
SW's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is ranked better than 59.31% of 317
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 8.69
vs SW: 7.10
Smurfit WestRock's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.45.
Its Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.45.
During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Smurfit WestRock was 50.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -0.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, Smurfit WestRock's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 21.10% per year. The lowest was -6.80% per year. And the median was 2.60% per year.
Smurfit WestRock Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Related Terms
Smurfit WestRock Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smurfit WestRock's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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.
SW vs AMCR, PKG, IP: Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Smurfit WestRock's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Smurfit WestRock's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smurfit WestRock's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
Smurfit WestRock's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio for today is calculated as
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio
=
Share Price
/
Cash Flow from Operations per share (TTM)
=
44.33
/
1.448
=
30.61
Smurfit WestRock's Share Price of today is $44.33. Smurfit WestRock's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.45.
* 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.
What does a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 30.61 mean?
Smurfit WestRock (SW) has a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 30.61 as of Sep. 21, 2026. Price-to-operating-cash-flow ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's per-share cash from operations. View historical data on Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. This is 138% above median its historical median of 12.88. Over the past decade, Smurfit WestRock's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 5.62 to 308.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #129 out of 317 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is Smurfit WestRock's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
Smurfit WestRock's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 30.61 is 138% above median its 10-year median of 12.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.62 to a high of 308.89. The Packaging & Containers industry median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 8.69. Smurfit WestRock's value of 30.61 is 252.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #129 out of 317 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Smurfit WestRock has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smurfit WestRock's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to AMCR and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #129 out of 317 companies for Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This puts Smurfit WestRock in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 8.69. Smurfit WestRock's value of 30.61 is 252.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Smurfit WestRock's own Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 5.62 to 308.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.88 vs. the industry median of 8.69, 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Packaging & Containers companies is 8.69, based on 317 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smurfit WestRock's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 30.61 is 252.2% 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-operating-cash-flow ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's per-share cash from operations. View historical data on Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 8.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smurfit WestRock's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 30.61, which is 138% above median its own 10-year median of 12.88. 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 (SW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.22, compared to a current price of $44.33 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 30.61, which is 138% above median its 10-year median of 12.88 and 252.2% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 8.69. Smurfit WestRock's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow calculated?
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smurfit WestRock (SW), the current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 30.61 as of Sep. 21, 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 (SW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $44.33 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $47.22.
GuruFocus considers Smurfit WestRock to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SW:
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 30.61 (138% above median its 10-year median of 12.88)
GF Value™: $47.22 vs. price of $44.33 (6.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 252.2% above the Packaging & Containers median (#129 of 317)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SW 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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