What Is Sonoco Products Company (SON) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, our multi-model framework produces a cautiously optimistic read on Sonoco Products Company at $53.66. With an estimated intrinsic value of $118.60 and 8 of 12 models pointing higher, the average implied return is +121.0%. The most optimistic model, Bayesian DCF, places fair value at $244.87 (+356.3%), while Sentiment SOTP — the most conservative — estimates $1.94 (-96.4%). This +452.7% gap reflects genuine analytical uncertainty about Sonoco Products Company's intrinsic worth. Among models with highest confidence, EPV lean bearish — adding weight to the bearish side of the thesis.
What Do the Models Say About SON?
12 of 13 models are currently active for SON. Of these, 8 models suggest upside while 4 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates SON's intrinsic value at $244.87, implying +356.3% upside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does SON Rank in Paperboard Containers & Boxes?
Among 5 Paperboard Containers & Boxes stocks, SON ranks #4 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 6.3/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 6.3 indicates above-average quality.
Sonoco Products Company operates in a competitive landscape where fundamental quality metrics are key differentiators for long-term value creation.
Is SON a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns SON a score of 24/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
12 of 13 models are active for Sonoco Products Company. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Sonoco Products Company scores 6.3 out of 10 on our 32-signal quality assessment, a solid rating that maintains reasonable quality metrics with some areas for improvement. The QOC score synthesizes profitability margins, revenue growth reliability, debt management, and capital allocation into a single metric designed to separate durable businesses from statistically cheap ones.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +452.7% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every SON valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across SON's 12 active models, average confidence is 51%. Moderate confidence indicates reasonable fit.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →