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 operational self-sufficiency of Sonoco Products Company to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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.
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 |
|
Shenzhen Zhongjin Lingnan Nonfemet Co Ltd
SHE:000060
|
0.005x |
|
Choice Hotels International Inc
NYSE:CHH
|
-0.169x |
|
Everdisplay Optronics Shanghai Co Ltd
SHG:688538
|
0.017x |
|
Suzhou HYC Technology Co Ltd
SHG:688001
|
0.058x |
|
Macy’s Inc
NYSE:M
|
0.243x |
|
Grinm Advanced Materials Co Ltd
SHG:600206
|
-0.092x |
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 market value of Sonoco Products Company.
| 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