Sonoco Products Company (SON) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Sonoco Products Company stock (SON) is currently trading at $53.42. Sonoco Products Company PE ratio is 8.86. Sonoco Products Company PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.69. Analyst consensus price target for SON is $64.38. WallStSmart rates SON as Buy.
- SON PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- SON PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- SON intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- SON stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- SON fair value vs current price
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- Is SON undervalued or overvalued?
- Sonoco Products Company financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- SON Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- SON analyst price target and Smart Rating
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SON Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Sonoco Products Company (SON)
SON trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $277.52, offering a 81% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Sonoco Products Company (SON) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, return on equity, price/sales. Concerns around operating margin. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.
Sonoco Products Company (SON) Key Strengths (8)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Earnings per share surging 141.30% year-over-year
89.15% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Every $100 of equity generates $20 in profit
Trading at 1.38x book value, attractively priced
Strong revenue growth at 29.70% annually
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Sonoco Products Company (SON) Areas to Watch (2)
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Decent profitability, keeps $13 per $100 revenue
Sonoco Products Company (SON) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 80/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a A- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 8 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 2 fall into concern territory (avg 4.0/10). All four categories (Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality) show healthy scores, indicating broadly sound fundamentals.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, EPS Growth. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.21), Price/Sales (0.69), Price/Book (1.38) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 20.00%. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 29.70%, EPS Growth at 141.30%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 7.72%, Profit Margin at 13.30%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 20.00% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 29.70% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
The combination of PEG Ratio and Price/Sales makes a compelling case at current levels. The key risk is Operating Margin, but the overall fundamental picture is positive with a clear path to maintaining or improving the current A- grade.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
SON Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
SON's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.69x trades 19% below its historical average of 0.85x (17th percentile). The current valuation is 41% below its historical high of 1.16x set in May 2007, and 50% above its historical low of 0.46x in Feb 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Sonoco Products Company (SON) · CONSUMER CYCLICAL › PACKAGING & CONTAINERS
The Big Picture
Sonoco Products Company is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 7.5B with 30% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 13.3% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 30% YoY, reaching 7.5B. This pace significantly outperforms most PACKAGING & CONTAINERS peers.
Generating 369M in free cash flow and 413M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Sonoco Products Company push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Growth sustainability: can Sonoco Products Company maintain 30%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 4.1%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor PACKAGING & CONTAINERS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Sonoco Products Company.
Bottom Line
Sonoco Products Company offers an attractive blend of growth (30% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Sonoco Products Company(SON)
NYSE
CONSUMER CYCLICAL
PACKAGING & CONTAINERS
USA
Sonoco Products Company manufactures and sells industrial and consumer packaging products in North and South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Hartsville, South Carolina.