Sonoco Products CoSON +1.51%77 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 9.53. GuruFocus rates SON with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $72.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 399 Packaging & Containers companies, Sonoco Products Co ranks better than 96.99% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Sonoco Products Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $270 Mil. Sonoco Products Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,977 Mil. Therefore, Sonoco Products Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.52%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sonoco Products Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SON'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.43 Med: 9.53 Max: 15.64
Current: 15.64
During the past 13 years, Sonoco Products Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 15.64%. The lowest was -2.43%. And the median was 9.53%.
SON's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 96.99% of 399
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.98
vs SON: 15.64
Sonoco Products Co (NYSE:SON) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Sonoco Products Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Sonoco Products Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonoco Products Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Sonoco Products Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sonoco Products Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonoco Products Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.52% mean?
Sonoco Products Co (SON) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.52% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Sonoco Products Co and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 9.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonoco Products Co ranks #12 out of 399 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Sonoco Products Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Sonoco Products Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.52% is 53% below median its 10-year median of 9.53. The Packaging & Containers industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.98. Sonoco Products Co's value of 4.52% is 51.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonoco Products Co ranks #12 out of 399 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 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonoco Products Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to REYN and SLGN?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Sonoco Products Co ranks #12 out of 399 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Sonoco Products Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.98. Sonoco Products Co's value of 4.52% is 51.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.53 vs. the industry median of 2.98, Sonoco Products Co 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.98, based on 399 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sonoco Products Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.52% is 51.7% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Sonoco Products Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonoco Products Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.52%, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 9.53. 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 $72.72, compared to a current price of $55.89 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.52%, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 9.53 and 51.7% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.98. Sonoco Products Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonoco Products Co (SON), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.52% 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 $55.89 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $72.72.
GuruFocus considers Sonoco Products Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SON:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 4.52% (53% below median its 10-year median of 9.53)
GF Value™: $72.72 vs. price of $55.89 (23.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.7% above the Packaging & Containers median (#12 of 399)
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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