Sonoco Products Company Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Sonoco Products Company 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.
Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency of Sonoco Products Company (1989–2025)
Cash flow conversion efficiency of Sonoco Products Company from 1989 to 2025. This chart illustrates how Sonoco Products Company's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View Sonoco Products Company stock price for real-time trading data and today's change.
Sonoco Products Company Cash Flow Conversion Ratio Explained
Sonoco Products Company cash flow conversion ratio divides operating cash flow by net assets, so a higher ratio means more cash generated from each unit of shareholder equity.
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. Also see Sonoco Products Company (SON) market capitalisation for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Lantheus Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:LNTH
|
0.083x |
|
Arkema SA
PA:AKE
|
0.001x |
|
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Hldg
NASDAQ:OLLI
|
0.024x |
|
Beijing Jingneng Power Co Ltd
SHG:600578
|
0.111x |
|
Macy’s Inc
NYSE:M
|
0.243x |
|
Cupid Limited
NSE:CUPID
|
0.052x |
|
White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd
NYSE:WTM
|
0.028x |
|
Compagnie de l'Odet
PA:ODET
|
0.002x |
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. Review SON free cash flow to operating cash ratio to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.
| 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