SON Sonoco Products PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Sonoco Products stock as of Feb 21, 2025 is 16.04. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $2.92 and the stock price of $46.83 per share. The P/E ratio has increased by 10% from the past four quarters average of 14.6.
SON PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Sonoco Products for the last ten years is 18.66. The current PE ratio of 16.04 is 14% below 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: 63.1% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -43.92% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2009 | 19.5 | 38.1% | $29.25 | $1.5 |
Sonoco Products PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Apr 2021 | 32.16 | 11.82% | $64 | $1.99 |
SON average PE ratio chart
SON's current P/E ratio is above the 3-year historical average, but it is below the 5 and 10-year averages.
SON PE vs peers
Compared to its peers MMM and CCK, SON's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than SEE's and GEF's. Sonoco Products's current PE ratio of 16.04 is comparable to the average of its peer group, which is 15.85.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| SEE Sealed Air Corp | 11.85 | $4.71B |
| GEF Greif Inc | 12.86 | $2.83B |
| SON Sonoco Products Co | 16.04 | $4.6B |
| MMM 3M Co | 19.13 | $78.71B |
| SLGN Silgan Holdings Inc | 19.57 | $5.81B |
| CCK Crown Holdings Inc | 107.77 | $10.44B |
| HAS Hasbro Inc | N/A | $9.42B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Sonoco Products's PE ratio?
SON's price to earnings ratio is 16.04 as of Feb 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 13.24.
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 16.34.
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 14% lower 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 (Feb 21, 2025), Sonoco Products's stock price is $46.83. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $2.92. Therefore, Sonoco Products's P/E ratio for today is 16.04. PE RATIO(16.04) = STOCK PRICE($46.83) / TTM EPS($2.92)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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