SON vs the Top Picks average
| Pillar | SON | Book avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 0.64 | 0.84 | -0.20 |
| Growth | 0.64 | 0.84 | -0.20 |
| Value | 0.83 | 0.78 | +0.04 |
Averaged across the 30 names in today's Top Picks (mean score 81.5). A name can beat these averages and still be absent from the book — it also applies concentration limits.
One point per daily model run. The range autoscales, so a flat-looking line can still hide 1–2 point moves — read the From → To values for the actual range.
Analyst estimate revisions
| 30-day change | -1.0% |
|---|---|
| 90-day change | -1.1% |
| Forward EPS estimate | $6.34 |
Over the last 90 days, what analysts expect SON to earn is drifting lower (-1.1%). The estimate is derived from price and forward P/E captured at the same instant, so a moving share price does not move this number — only a changed forecast does.
A rising estimate means expectations are improving, not that the price has failed to keep up — and estimates get cut as readily as they get raised. It is not part of the Bull Rankings score. Biggest movers across the market →
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Sonoco Products Company (SON): score, valuation & FAQ
Sonoco Products Company (SON) is a Packaging & Containers company that scores 69.6 out of 100 on the Bull Rankings quality-growth model — a solid, above-average reading. The score blends three pillars — quality (durable returns, healthy margins, low leverage), growth (revenue and earnings), and value (valuation versus sector peers) — into one number, refreshed daily; it is a screen, not a buy recommendation.
Its strongest graded signals are Rev (A), P/E (A) and PEG (A). On valuation, SON sits about 61% above our discounted-cash-flow fair value — the current price implies roughly 18% annual free-cash-flow growth over the next decade.
Is SON a good stock to buy?
Bull Rankings scores SON 69.6 out of 100 on its quality-growth model, which is a solid, above-average reading. That is driven by Rev (A), P/E (A) and PEG (A). A score is a quantitative screen of Sonoco Products Company's fundamentals, not personalised financial advice — weigh it against your own time horizon and risk tolerance, and read the risk factors below before acting.
Why does SON score 69.6 on Bull Rankings?
The quality-growth score blends three pillars — quality (returns on capital, margins, leverage, earnings quality), growth (revenue and earnings expansion), and value (valuation versus sector peers). SON earns its highest marks on Rev (A), P/E (A) and PEG (A). Each pillar is graded against sector-aware thresholds, then combined into the single 0–100 score.
Is SON overvalued or undervalued?
Based on $59.48, SON sits about 61% above our discounted-cash-flow fair value — the current price implies roughly 18% annual free-cash-flow growth over the next decade. It trades at a 9.2x P/E (graded A). Discounted-cash-flow estimates are sensitive to growth and discount-rate assumptions, so treat this as a cross-check, not a price target.
What are the main risks of investing in SON?
The bear case centers on the heavy debt load—Debt/Equity of 1.32—combined with a low‑beta but still elevated valuation at 9‑times earnings, which could compress if the 31.2% revenue surge stalls or input costs rise. A slowdown in sustainable‑packaging demand would erode margins, and a breach of the 1.32 ratio would trigger covenant risk. The key signal for bears would be a quarterly revenue growth dip below 20% and a widening debt ratio.
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Bull Rankings is an automated fundamentals screen for research and education. It is not investment advice, and nothing here is a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Do your own research and consider consulting a licensed financial advisor.