SON:NYE-Sonoco Products Company (USD)

EQUITY | Packaging & Containers | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 61.25

Change

-0.20 (-0.33)%

Market Cap

USD 5.43B

Volume

0.48M

Analyst Target

USD 56.00
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About

Sonoco Products Co is a manufacturer of industrial and consumer packaging products and a provider of packaging services. Its business segments are Consumer Packaging, Paper and Industrial Converted Products, Display & Packaging, and Protective Solutions.

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ETFs Containing SON

KNGS Upholdings Compound Kings.. 4.51 % 0.00 %

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USD 7.50M
FXR First Trust Industrials/P.. 1.36 % 0.62 %

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USD 1.87B
PGAL 0.00 % 0.57 %

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CD47:XETRA 0.00 % 0.00 %

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TWIO Spinnaker ETF Series - Tr.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.03B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Packaging & Containers) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 9.63% 67% D+ 73% C
Dividend Return 1.84% 88% B+ 67% D+
Total Return 11.47% 71% C- 75% C
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 1.91% 48% F 31% F
Dividend Return 2.56% 59% D- 36% F
Total Return 4.48% 43% F 28% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -2.36% 31% F 40% F
Dividend Return 14.09% 53% F 53% F
Total Return 11.73% 31% F 38% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 0.91% 25% F 43% F
Dividend Return 3.94% 15% F 45% F
Total Return 3.03% 72% C 61% D-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 14.56% 90% A- 70% C-
Risk Adjusted Return 27.07% 35% F 48% F
Market Capitalization 5.43B 57% F 78% C+

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Packaging & Containers) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 23.30 70% 56%
Price/Book Ratio 2.28 55% 37%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 6.82 62% 52%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 7.98 62% 51%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 16.96% 65% 77%
Return on Invested Capital 10.07% 48% 65%
Return on Assets 5.77% 71% 78%
Debt to Equity Ratio 124.84% 50% 28%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.