SON Sonoco Products PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Sonoco Products stock as of Apr 1, 2025 is 28.87. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $1.66 and the stock price of $47.93 per share. The P/E ratio has increased by 52% from the past four quarters average of 19.0.
SON PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Sonoco Products for the last ten years is 19.0. The current PE ratio of 28.87 is 52% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, SON's PE ratio was at its highest in the Apr 2021 quarter at 32.16, when the stock price was $64 and the EPS was $1.99. The lowest value was in the Oct 2023 quarter, when it reached 10.87 with a price of $54.35 and an EPS of $5.
Sonoco Products PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 154.36% in 2024
Maximum annual decrease: -43.92% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.43 | 154.36% | $48.85 | $1.66 |
| 2023 | 11.57 | -9.25% | $55.87 | $4.83 |
| 2022 | 12.75 | N/A | $60.71 | $4.76 |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | $57.89 | -$0.86 |
| 2020 | 28.76 | 35.15% | $59.25 | $2.06 |
| 2019 | 21.28 | 24.96% | $61.72 | $2.9 |
| 2018 | 17.03 | -43.92% | $53.13 | $3.12 |
| 2017 | 30.37 | 63.1% | $53.14 | $1.75 |
| 2016 | 18.62 | 12.1% | $52.7 | $2.83 |
| 2015 | 16.61 | -15.98% | $40.87 | $2.46 |
| 2014 | 19.77 | -2.85% | $43.7 | $2.21 |
| 2013 | 20.35 | 31.46% | $41.72 | $2.05 |
| 2012 | 15.48 | 0.98% | $29.73 | $1.92 |
| 2011 | 15.33 | -9.88% | $32.96 | $2.15 |
| 2010 | 17.01 | -12.77% | $33.67 | $1.98 |
Sonoco Products PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 29.43 | 58.48% | $48.85 | $1.66 |
| Sep 2024 | 18.57 | 36.54% | $54.21 | $2.92 |
| Jun 2024 | 13.6 | -6.4% | $50.72 | $3.73 |
| Mar 2024 | 14.53 | 25.58% | $57.84 | $3.98 |
| Dec 2023 | 11.57 | 6.44% | $55.87 | $4.83 |
| Oct 2023 | 10.87 | -9.42% | $54.35 | $5 |
| Jul 2023 | 12 | 0.17% | $59.02 | $4.92 |
| Apr 2023 | 11.98 | -6.04% | $61 | $5.09 |
| Dec 2022 | 12.75 | -0.62% | $60.71 | $4.76 |
| Oct 2022 | 12.83 | -6.42% | $56.73 | $4.42 |
| Jul 2022 | 13.71 | N/A | $58.83 | $4.29 |
| Apr 2022 | N/A | N/A | $63.7 | -$0.39 |
| Dec 2021 | N/A | N/A | $57.89 | -$0.86 |
| Oct 2021 | N/A | N/A | $60.16 | -$1.61 |
| Jul 2021 | N/A | N/A | $66.57 | -$1.9 |
SON average PE ratio chart
SON's current P/E ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
SON PE vs peers
Compared to its peer stocks MMM and CCK, SON's PE ratio stands higher. Sonoco Products is presently trading at a higher PE ratio (28.87) than its peer group average of 19.7.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GEF Greif Inc | 15.18 | $2.62B |
| SEE Sealed Air Corp | 15.96 | $4.23B |
| MMM 3M Co | 19.48 | $80.17B |
| SLGN Silgan Holdings Inc | 19.81 | $5.48B |
| HAS Hasbro Inc | 22.43 | $8.67B |
| CCK Crown Holdings Inc | 25.34 | $10.6B |
| SON Sonoco Products Co | 28.87 | $4.71B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Sonoco Products's PE ratio?
SON's price to earnings ratio is 28.87 as of Apr 1, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Sonoco Products (SON)?
As an average over the last 3 years, SON stock has a PE ratio of 14.71.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Sonoco Products (SON)?
As an average over the last 5 years, SON stock has a PE ratio of 17.35.
What is the highest PE ratio for SON?
In the last ten years, the Apr 2021 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 32.16.
How does the current PE ratio for SON compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of SON is 52% higher than the 10-year historical average.
How is SON's PE ratio calculated (Sonoco Products PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Apr 1, 2025), Sonoco Products's stock price is $47.93. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $1.66. Therefore, Sonoco Products's P/E ratio for today is 28.87. PE RATIO(28.87) = STOCK PRICE($47.93) / TTM EPS($1.66)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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