Sonoco Products CoSON -0.89%74 Receivables Turnover is 1.93 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SON with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $72.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 392 Packaging & Containers companies, Sonoco Products Co ranks better than 78.83% on this metric.
The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Sonoco Products Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,676 Mil. Sonoco Products Co's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $868 Mil.
Hence, Sonoco Products Co's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.93.
Sonoco Products Co (NYSE:SON) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
Sonoco Products Co Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Sonoco Products Co Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonoco Products Co's Receivables Turnover 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.
SON vs REYN, SLGN, GEF: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Sonoco Products Co's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sonoco Products Co's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonoco Products Co's Receivables Turnover 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.
Sonoco Products Co (SON) has a Receivables Turnover of 1.93 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Sonoco Products Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonoco Products Co ranks #83 out of 392 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is Sonoco Products Co's Receivables Turnover too high?
Sonoco Products Co's current Receivables Turnover is 1.93. The Packaging & Containers industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.45. Sonoco Products Co's value of 1.93 is 64.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonoco Products Co ranks #83 out of 392 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 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonoco Products Co's Receivables Turnover compare to REYN and SLGN?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Sonoco Products Co ranks #83 out of 392 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Sonoco Products Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.45. Sonoco Products Co's value of 1.93 is 64.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.45, based on 392 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sonoco Products Co's current Receivables Turnover of 1.93 is 64.6% below 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Sonoco Products Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonoco Products Co's current Receivables Turnover is 1.93. 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 $72.73, compared to a current price of $56.49 — trading 22.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 1.93 and 64.6% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.45. Sonoco Products Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonoco Products Co (SON), the current Receivables Turnover is 1.93 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 Sonoco Products Co (SON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonoco Products Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $56.49 is trading 22.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $72.73.
GuruFocus considers Sonoco Products Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SON:
Receivables Turnover: 1.93
GF Value™: $72.73 vs. price of $56.49 (22.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.6% below the Packaging & Containers median (#83 of 392)
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 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.
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