SON:NYE-Sonoco Products Company (USD)

EQUITY | Packaging & Containers | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 55.79

Change

-0.37 (-0.66)%

Market Cap

USD 5.43B

Volume

0.41M

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

TWIO Spinnaker ETF Series - Tr.. 2.05 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.03B
FXR First Trust Industrials/P.. 0.00 % 0.62 %

-1.39 (0.02%)

USD 1.98B
PGAL 0.00 % 0.57 %

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CD47:XETRA 0.00 % 0.00 %

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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 -0.14% 60% D- 51% F
Dividend Return 0.91% 75% C 47% F
Total Return 0.77% 60% D- 50% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -10.16% 40% F 21% F
Dividend Return 2.46% 63% D 37% F
Total Return -7.70% 40% F 20% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -7.80% 33% F 40% F
Dividend Return 14.46% 57% F 57% F
Total Return 6.66% 40% F 38% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 0.46% 20% F 43% F
Dividend Return 3.49% 15% F 45% F
Total Return 3.04% 72% C 61% D-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 15.02% 90% A- 68% D+
Risk Adjusted Return 23.27% 35% F 47% F
Market Capitalization 5.43B 55% 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 79% 69%
Price/Book Ratio 2.31 58% 37%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 6.34 65% 54%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 8.05 70% 51%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 21.13% 79% 83%
Return on Invested Capital 10.07% 45% 64%
Return on Assets 6.13% 75% 78%
Debt to Equity Ratio 124.84% 53% 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:
Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

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.

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.