Sonoco Products Company (SON) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Sonoco Products Company (SON) has net assets worth $3.59 Billion USD as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($11.07 Billion) and total liabilities ($7.48 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check Sonoco Products Company tangible net worth ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $3.59 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 32.4% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 6.47% |
| 5-Year Change | 96.36% |
| 10-Year Change | 133.6% |
| Growth Volatility | 13.48 |
Sonoco Products Company - Net Assets Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how Sonoco Products Company's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Sonoco Products Company defensive liquidity buffer to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Sonoco Products Company (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Sonoco Products Company from 1985 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Sonoco Products Company market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $3.63 Billion | +58.86% |
| 2024-12-31 | $2.29 Billion | -5.99% |
| 2023-12-31 | $2.43 Billion | +17.32% |
| 2022-12-31 | $2.07 Billion | +12.07% |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.85 Billion | -3.19% |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.91 Billion | +5.22% |
| 2019-12-31 | $1.82 Billion | +2.45% |
| 2018-12-31 | $1.77 Billion | +2.44% |
| 2017-12-31 | $1.73 Billion | +11.28% |
| 2016-12-31 | $1.55 Billion | +1.42% |
| 2015-12-31 | $1.53 Billion | +0.66% |
| 2014-12-31 | $1.52 Billion | -11.74% |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.73 Billion | +14.78% |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.50 Billion | +5.46% |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.43 Billion | -5.46% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.51 Billion | +9.20% |
| 2009-12-31 | $1.38 Billion | +18.72% |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.16 Billion | -19.32% |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.44 Billion | +18.25% |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.22 Billion | -3.50% |
| 2005-12-31 | $1.26 Billion | +9.58% |
| 2004-12-31 | $1.15 Billion | +13.68% |
| 2003-12-31 | $1.01 Billion | +16.92% |
| 2002-12-31 | $867.42 Million | +7.87% |
| 2001-12-31 | $804.12 Million | +0.33% |
| 2000-12-31 | $801.47 Million | -11.07% |
| 1999-12-31 | $901.20 Million | +9.69% |
| 1998-12-31 | $821.60 Million | -3.20% |
| 1997-12-31 | $848.80 Million | -7.81% |
| 1996-12-31 | $920.70 Million | +0.22% |
| 1995-12-31 | $918.70 Million | +10.39% |
| 1994-12-31 | $832.20 Million | +5.56% |
| 1993-12-31 | $788.40 Million | +40.31% |
| 1992-12-31 | $561.90 Million | -0.07% |
| 1991-12-31 | $562.30 Million | +9.65% |
| 1990-12-31 | $512.80 Million | +0.23% |
| 1989-12-31 | $511.60 Million | +12.56% |
| 1988-12-31 | $454.50 Million | +19.64% |
| 1987-12-31 | $379.90 Million | +14.12% |
| 1986-12-31 | $332.90 Million | +12.58% |
| 1985-12-31 | $295.70 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Sonoco Products Company's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 1139.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $3.38 Billion | 93.46% |
| Common Stock | $7.17 Million | 0.20% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $37.20 Million | 1.03% |
| Other Components | $191.85 Million | 5.31% |
| Total Equity | $3.61 Billion | 100.00% |
Sonoco Products Company Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Sonoco Products Company ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Lantheus Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:LNTH
|
$4.93 Billion |
|
Arkema SA
PA:AKE
|
$4.93 Billion |
|
Shenzhen Zhongjin Lingnan Nonfemet Co Ltd
SHE:000060
|
$4.94 Billion |
|
Choice Hotels International Inc
NYSE:CHH
|
$4.94 Billion |
|
Everdisplay Optronics Shanghai Co Ltd
SHG:688538
|
$4.93 Billion |
|
Suzhou HYC Technology Co Ltd
SHG:688001
|
$4.93 Billion |
|
Macy’s Inc
NYSE:M
|
$4.93 Billion |
|
Grinm Advanced Materials Co Ltd
SHG:600206
|
$4.93 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Sonoco Products Company's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 2,271,614,000 to 3,613,881,000, a change of 1,342,267,000 (59.1%).
- Net income of 396,378,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 208,106,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 10,930,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 539,938,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 624,987,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $396.38 Million | +10.97% |
| Dividends Paid | $208.11 Million | -5.76% |
| Share Repurchases | $10.93 Million | -0.3% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $539.94 Million | +14.94% |
| Other Changes | $624.99 Million | +17.29% |
| Total Change | $- | 59.09% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Sonoco Products Company's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 1.40x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 16.28x to 1.40x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-12-31 | $3.11 | $50.66 | x |
| 1986-12-31 | $3.47 | $50.66 | x |
| 1987-12-31 | $3.95 | $50.66 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | $4.72 | $50.66 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | $5.28 | $50.66 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | $5.39 | $50.66 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | $5.93 | $50.66 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $5.83 | $50.66 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $7.72 | $50.66 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $8.27 | $50.66 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $8.32 | $50.66 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $8.48 | $50.66 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $8.14 | $50.66 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $7.88 | $50.66 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $8.77 | $50.66 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $8.02 | $50.66 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $8.39 | $50.66 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $8.93 | $50.66 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $10.44 | $50.66 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $11.65 | $50.66 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $12.58 | $50.66 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $12.01 | $50.66 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $14.15 | $50.66 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $11.52 | $50.66 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $13.67 | $50.66 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $14.70 | $50.66 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $13.95 | $50.66 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $14.66 | $50.66 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $16.57 | $50.66 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $14.62 | $50.66 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $14.97 | $50.66 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $15.27 | $50.66 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $17.15 | $50.66 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $17.54 | $50.66 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $17.82 | $50.66 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $18.77 | $50.66 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $18.45 | $50.66 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $20.92 | $50.66 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $24.52 | $50.66 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $22.88 | $50.66 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $36.29 | $50.66 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Sonoco Products Company utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 10.97%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 5.27%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.67x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.09x
- Recent ROE (10.97%) is below the historical average (14.46%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 16.71% | 5.68% | 1.74x | 1.69x | $19.83 Million |
| 1986 | 16.43% | 5.68% | 1.72x | 1.68x | $21.41 Million |
| 1987 | 16.19% | 4.69% | 1.50x | 2.31x | $23.51 Million |
| 1988 | 21.19% | 6.02% | 1.64x | 2.15x | $50.85 Million |
| 1989 | 20.25% | 6.26% | 1.66x | 1.95x | $52.44 Million |
| 1990 | 9.83% | 3.02% | 1.50x | 2.17x | $-880.00K |
| 1991 | 16.86% | 5.59% | 1.49x | 2.02x | $38.57 Million |
| 1992 | 7.72% | 2.36% | 1.47x | 2.22x | $-12.79 Million |
| 1993 | 15.07% | 6.10% | 1.14x | 2.17x | $39.96 Million |
| 1994 | 15.60% | 5.64% | 1.25x | 2.21x | $46.58 Million |
| 1995 | 17.91% | 6.08% | 1.28x | 2.30x | $72.63 Million |
| 1996 | 18.56% | 6.13% | 1.17x | 2.59x | $78.83 Million |
| 1997 | 0.31% | 0.09% | 1.31x | 2.56x | $-82.28 Million |
| 1998 | 21.93% | 7.04% | 1.23x | 2.54x | $98.04 Million |
| 1999 | 20.84% | 7.37% | 1.11x | 2.55x | $97.68 Million |
| 2000 | 20.75% | 6.13% | 1.23x | 2.76x | $86.15 Million |
| 2001 | 11.39% | 3.51% | 1.11x | 2.93x | $11.20 Million |
| 2002 | 15.60% | 5.01% | 1.13x | 2.76x | $48.57 Million |
| 2003 | 13.70% | 5.04% | 1.09x | 2.49x | $37.53 Million |
| 2004 | 13.12% | 4.79% | 1.04x | 2.64x | $35.94 Million |
| 2005 | 12.81% | 4.59% | 1.18x | 2.36x | $35.55 Million |
| 2006 | 16.00% | 5.33% | 1.25x | 2.39x | $73.17 Million |
| 2007 | 14.86% | 5.30% | 1.21x | 2.32x | $70.00 Million |
| 2008 | 14.15% | 3.99% | 1.34x | 2.65x | $48.31 Million |
| 2009 | 10.97% | 4.21% | 1.17x | 2.22x | $13.42 Million |
| 2010 | 13.34% | 4.88% | 1.26x | 2.18x | $50.28 Million |
| 2011 | 15.26% | 4.83% | 1.13x | 2.80x | $74.98 Million |
| 2012 | 12.99% | 4.06% | 1.15x | 2.78x | $44.98 Million |
| 2013 | 12.27% | 4.32% | 1.22x | 2.33x | $38.75 Million |
| 2014 | 14.98% | 4.50% | 1.19x | 2.79x | $75.10 Million |
| 2015 | 16.32% | 5.04% | 1.23x | 2.62x | $96.85 Million |
| 2016 | 18.42% | 5.99% | 1.22x | 2.52x | $130.96 Million |
| 2017 | 10.14% | 3.48% | 1.11x | 2.63x | $2.34 Million |
| 2018 | 17.69% | 5.82% | 1.18x | 2.59x | $136.33 Million |
| 2019 | 16.19% | 5.43% | 1.05x | 2.84x | $111.52 Million |
| 2020 | 10.92% | 3.96% | 0.99x | 2.78x | $17.50 Million |
| 2021 | -4.65% | -1.53% | 1.10x | 2.76x | $-269.22 Million |
| 2022 | 22.58% | 7.96% | 0.83x | 3.41x | $259.86 Million |
| 2023 | 19.59% | 8.73% | 0.76x | 2.97x | $232.53 Million |
| 2024 | 7.22% | 3.09% | 0.42x | 5.51x | $-63.21 Million |
| 2025 | 10.97% | 5.27% | 0.67x | 3.09x | $34.99 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Sonoco Products Company's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Packaging & Containers
- Average net assets among peers: $1,035,017,694
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 78.72%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoco Products Company (SON) | $3.59 Billion | 16.71% | 2.09x | $4.93 Billion |
| Ardagh Metal Packaging SA (AMBP) | $48.00 Million | 231.25% | 87.63x | $2.60 Billion |
| Amcor PLC (AMCR) | $2.13 Billion | 8.79% | 0.95x | $18.84 Billion |
| Avery Dennison Corp (AVY) | $1.51 Billion | 14.97% | 1.78x | $12.33 Billion |
| Ball Corporation (BALL) | $1.09 Billion | 29.38% | 4.86x | $15.37 Billion |
| Berry Global Group Inc (BERY) | $221.00 Million | 106.79% | 33.63x | $7.83 Billion |
| Crown Holdings Inc (CCK) | $123.00 Million | 454.47% | 59.89x | $11.20 Billion |
| DSS Inc (DSS) | $7.36 Million | -94.97% | 0.58x | $4.59 Million |
| Greif Bros Corporation (GEF) | $487.98 Million | 10.53% | 0.87x | $1.73 Billion |
| Greif Inc (GEF-B) | $1.39 Billion | 12.65% | 2.02x | $1.83 Billion |
| Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK) | $3.34 Billion | 13.31% | 2.53x | $3.15 Billion |
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