Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Sonoco Products Company (SON) - $47.35 as of 1/12/2026 6:15:52 PM EST
Total Score
13 out of 30
Safety Score
54 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for SON
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for SON
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for SON
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for SON
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for SON (54 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 3 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for SON
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | SON |
| Company Name | Sonoco Products Company |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Sonoco Products Company is a leading global provider of innovative packaging solutions, offering a diverse range of products tailored for various sectors, including food and beverage, healthcare, and personal care. Headquartered in Hartsville, South Carolina, Sonoco maintains a strong presence across key markets in North and South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Committed to sustainability and operational excellence, the company continually enhances its portfolio to deliver high-quality, customer-centric solutions. With a strategic focus on innovation, Sonoco is poised to adapt to the dynamic demands of the industry and drive long-term growth and shareholder value. |
| Sector Name | CONSUMER CYCLICAL |
| Industry Name | PACKAGING & CONTAINERS |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 47.35 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 53.76 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 1/12/2026 6:15:52 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 674,506 |
| Average Daily Volume | 873,656 |
| 52-Week High | 49.11 |
| 52-Week Low | 38.04 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 24.47% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 25.59 |
| Industry PE | 21.84 |
| Sector PE | 36.60 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 10.13 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 19.09 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 29.92 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 29.09 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.92 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 2.48 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 33.51 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 1.40 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 2.91 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 17.65 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.66 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.18 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.83 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 0 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 98,633,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 4,670,272,550 |
| Institutional Ownership | 83.44% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 12/10/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.5300 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.5300 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing |
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| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 2.11 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 4.46% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 2.12 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 4.48% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 4.41% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 4.08% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 1.93% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 2.20% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 4.05% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 6.83% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 114.05% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 141.30% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -65.48% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 1.85 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 4.67 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 4.89 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 627,810,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 163,949,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 474,959,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 57.30% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | -0.26% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 11.90% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 244,855,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 431,010,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 138,895,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -3,542,825,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -4,554,486,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 4,985,496,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 3,035,868,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 3,787,680,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.31 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.47 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 2,271,614,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 2,424,340,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 3,304,722,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 298,405,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 3.03 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 440,610,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 519,841,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.96 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.00 |
| MACD Signal | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 0.00 |
| Beta | 0.53 |
| RSI | 0.00 |
| 50-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 150-Day SMA | 48.75 |
| 200-Day SMA | 49.76 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/10/2026 8:21:57 AM EST |