Sonoco Products Company (SON) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Sonoco Products Company (SON) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of -0.103x as of March 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($-367.93 Million) by net assets ($3.59 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See SON net asset quality score to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Sonoco Products Company - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how Sonoco Products Company's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check Sonoco Products Company cash flow quality index to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
Sonoco Products Company Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Sonoco Products Company ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Lantheus Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:LNTH
|
0.083x |
|
Arkema SA
PA:AKE
|
0.001x |
|
Brookfield Infrastructure Corp
NYSE:BIPC
|
0.094x |
|
Taiwan Glass Ind Corp
TW:1802
|
0.003x |
|
Hainan HNA Infrastructure Investment Group Co Ltd
SHG:600515
|
0.024x |
|
Grinm Advanced Materials Co Ltd
SHG:600206
|
-0.092x |
|
Macy’s Inc
NYSE:M
|
0.243x |
|
White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd
NYSE:WTM
|
0.028x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Sonoco Products Company (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Sonoco Products Company from 1989 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see SON company net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $3.63 Billion | $689.78 Million | 0.190x | -47.93% |
| 2024-12-31 | $2.29 Billion | $833.85 Million | 0.365x | +0.46% |
| 2023-12-31 | $2.43 Billion | $882.92 Million | 0.363x | +47.84% |
| 2022-12-31 | $2.07 Billion | $509.05 Million | 0.246x | +52.08% |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.85 Billion | $298.67 Million | 0.161x | -56.28% |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.91 Billion | $705.62 Million | 0.369x | +57.47% |
| 2019-12-31 | $1.82 Billion | $425.85 Million | 0.235x | -29.54% |
| 2018-12-31 | $1.77 Billion | $589.90 Million | 0.333x | +64.83% |
| 2017-12-31 | $1.73 Billion | $349.36 Million | 0.202x | -21.25% |
| 2016-12-31 | $1.55 Billion | $398.68 Million | 0.256x | -13.21% |
| 2015-12-31 | $1.53 Billion | $452.93 Million | 0.295x | +7.66% |
| 2014-12-31 | $1.52 Billion | $417.92 Million | 0.274x | -11.99% |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.73 Billion | $538.03 Million | 0.312x | +16.06% |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.50 Billion | $403.92 Million | 0.269x | +56.15% |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.43 Billion | $245.28 Million | 0.172x | -30.84% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.51 Billion | $375.14 Million | 0.249x | -12.14% |
| 2009-12-31 | $1.38 Billion | $390.99 Million | 0.283x | -13.18% |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.16 Billion | $379.36 Million | 0.326x | +5.64% |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.44 Billion | $445.14 Million | 0.309x | -21.99% |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.22 Billion | $482.56 Million | 0.396x | +119.95% |
| 2005-12-31 | $1.26 Billion | $227.36 Million | 0.180x | -17.73% |
| 2004-12-31 | $1.15 Billion | $252.19 Million | 0.219x | -33.15% |
| 2003-12-31 | $1.01 Billion | $331.84 Million | 0.327x | +4.56% |
| 2002-12-31 | $867.42 Million | $271.44 Million | 0.313x | -30.93% |
| 2001-12-31 | $804.12 Million | $364.34 Million | 0.453x | +0.19% |
| 2000-12-31 | $801.47 Million | $362.45 Million | 0.452x | +69.81% |
| 1999-12-31 | $901.20 Million | $240.00 Million | 0.266x | -3.95% |
| 1998-12-31 | $821.60 Million | $227.80 Million | 0.277x | -21.55% |
| 1997-12-31 | $848.80 Million | $300.00 Million | 0.353x | +11.52% |
| 1996-12-31 | $920.70 Million | $291.80 Million | 0.317x | +14.36% |
| 1995-12-31 | $918.70 Million | $254.60 Million | 0.277x | +5.07% |
| 1994-12-31 | $832.20 Million | $219.50 Million | 0.264x | +27.73% |
| 1993-12-31 | $788.40 Million | $162.80 Million | 0.206x | -26.28% |
| 1992-12-31 | $561.90 Million | $157.40 Million | 0.280x | +0.65% |
| 1991-12-31 | $562.30 Million | $156.50 Million | 0.278x | -24.04% |
| 1990-12-31 | $512.80 Million | $187.90 Million | 0.366x | +11.72% |
| 1989-12-31 | $511.60 Million | $167.80 Million | 0.328x | -- |
About Sonoco Products Company
Sonoco Products Company, together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells various engineered and sustainable packaging products in the United States, Europe, Canada, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Consumer Packaging and Industrial Paper Packaging. The Consumer Packaging segment offers round and shaped rigid paper, steel, and … Read more