SON Sonoco Products PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Sonoco Products stock as of Apr 21, 2025 is 26.17. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $1.66 and the stock price of $43.44 per share. The P/E ratio has increased by 38% from the past four quarters average of 19.0.

SON PE ratio history

How has SON's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Sonoco Products for the last ten years is 19.0. The current PE ratio of 26.17 is 38% 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.

Today
27.1
Average
19
Median
18.57
Minimum
10.87
Maximum
32.16

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

What is the average PE ratio of SON for the past years

SON's current P/E ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.

3-year avg
14.71
5-year avg
17.35
10-year avg
19
15-year avg
18.41

SON PE vs peers

What is SON's PE ratio compared to its 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 (26.17) than its peer group average of 17.69.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
GEF Greif Inc 14.46 $2.5B
SEE Sealed Air Corp 14.64 $3.88B
MMM 3M Co 18.08 $74.4B
HAS Hasbro Inc 18.77 $7.25B
SLGN Silgan Holdings Inc 19.65 $5.44B
CCK Crown Holdings Inc 24.4 $10.21B
SON Sonoco Products Co 27.1 $4.42B

Frequently asked questions

What is Sonoco Products's PE ratio?

SON's price to earnings ratio is 26.17 as of Apr 21, 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 38% 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 21, 2025), Sonoco Products's stock price is $43.44. 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 26.17. PE RATIO(26.17) = STOCK PRICE($43.44) / TTM EPS($1.66)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.