SWSmurfit Westrock Plc (SW) demonstrates solid fundamentals with a strong market position and consistent dividend payouts. Recent performance shows volatility, and technicals suggest a mixed short-term outlook. The company is well-established in the packaging industry, benefiting from e-commerce and consumer goods demand.
The company operates in a mature industry, with tailwinds from e-commerce and sustainable packaging trends. However, it may face challenges from commodity price fluctuations and competition.
Smurfit Westrock exhibits a strong balance sheet with substantial assets and manageable liabilities. Profitability has seen recent declines, but the company maintains a significant market capitalization and consistent dividend yield. Debt levels are substantial but appear manageable given cash flow.
The stock is trading above key moving averages, indicating a generally positive trend, but momentum indicators are mixed. The price has been volatile, with recent performance showing both gains and losses.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainable Packaging Demand | 75 |
| E-commerce Growth | 70 |
| Commodity Price Volatility | 40 |
| Industrial and Consumer Goods Demand | 60 |
| Geopolitical & Economic Uncertainty | 50 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 30 |
| Profitability | 35 |
| Growth | 70 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 50 |
| Cash Flow | 20 |
| Dividend Yield | 80 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 70 |
| Momentum | 60 |
| Volume Confirmation | 65 |
| Support & Resistance | 50 |
| Short-term Performance | 75 |
Attractive Valuation Ratios
The Price-to-Sales (PS) ratio is 1.1, which is low compared to the historical average, suggesting the stock might be undervalued based on its sales.
Consistent Dividend Payout
The company has a dividend yield of 2.17%, indicating a regular income stream for shareholders, with recent payouts of $0.43 in March 2025.
Earnings Miss in Previous Quarters
Reported earnings misses in Q1 2025 (-9.73%), Q4 2024 (-139.41%), and Q3 2024 (-32.89%), indicating recent challenges in meeting expectations.
High Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio
The trailing P/E ratio is 58.57, which is significantly high, suggesting the stock may be overvalued relative to its current earnings.
May 2025
16
Ex-Dividend Date
June 2025
18
Next Dividend Date
July 2025
30
Next Earnings Date
H: $0.63
A: $0.59
L: $0.52
H: 8.10B
A: 7.90B
L: 7.70B
Smurfit Westrock Plc, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distributes, and sells containerboard, corrugated containers, and other paper-based packaging products. The company produces containerboard; packaging of corrugated containers; consumer packaging; and offers solid board, kraft paper, and graphic board, as well as other packaging products, such as solidboard packaging, paper sacks and bag-in-box. It produces linerboard and corrugated medium, paperboard, and non-packaging grades of paper, as well as converted products, such as folding cartons and corrugated boxes, and other products; recycled paper-based packaging products; and packaging machinery. The company primarily serves food and beverage, e-commerce, retail, consumer goods, industrial, and foodservice markets in 40 countries. Smurfit Westrock Plc was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
54.95 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for SW have a max estimate of 63.00 and a min estimate of 45.00.