GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:
1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank
A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.
CHIX:SWRL vs PKG, IP, AMCR: Profitability Rank Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Smurfit WestRock's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Smurfit WestRock's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smurfit WestRock's Profitability Rank falls into.
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.
The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.
Smurfit WestRock has the Profitability Rank of 6.
Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
* 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.
Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Smurfit WestRock's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 7.00.
Is Smurfit WestRock's Profitability Rank too high?
Smurfit WestRock's current Profitability Rank of 6 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Smurfit WestRock has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smurfit WestRock's Profitability Rank compare to PKG and IP?
Smurfit WestRock's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. Historically, Smurfit WestRock's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. Smurfit WestRock's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £37.56, compared to a current price of £33.79 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Smurfit WestRock's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL), the current Profitability Rank is 6 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 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 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of £37.56.
GuruFocus considers Smurfit WestRock to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SWRL:
Profitability Rank: 6 (14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
GF Value™: £37.56 vs. price of £33.79 (10% below fair value)
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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