Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 17.1x · EV/EBITDA 8.6x · ROE 13.5%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $4.9B | $4.3B | $5.6B | $4.9B | $5.8B | $4.8B | $4.1B | $3.5B | $2.6B | $3.3B | $3.1B |
| Enterprise Value | $8.4B | $7.8B | $9.1B | $8.0B | $8.8B | $8.2B | $7.2B | $5.7B | $4.9B | $5.8B | $4.6B |
| P/E Ratio → | 17.10 | 14.95 | 20.17 | 15.18 | 16.89 | 13.26 | 13.39 | 17.86 | 11.75 | 12.14 | 20.15 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.75 | 0.66 | 0.95 | 0.83 | 0.90 | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0.77 | 0.59 | 0.80 | 0.85 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.17 | 1.90 | 2.80 | 2.62 | 3.35 | 3.05 | 3.30 | 3.39 | 2.99 | 4.27 | 6.57 |
| P/FCF | 11.54 | 10.20 | 12.14 | 19.32 | 10.81 | 14.68 | 10.92 | 12.54 | 8.36 | 15.21 | 15.22 |
| P/OCF | 6.69 | 5.91 | 7.72 | 10.24 | 7.69 | 8.55 | 6.86 | 6.83 | 5.21 | 8.40 | 7.82 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.21 | 1.56 | 1.33 | 1.37 | 1.44 | 1.46 | 1.27 | 1.09 | 1.41 | 1.28 |
| EV / EBITDA | 8.61 | 8.03 | 10.71 | 9.18 | 10.19 | 9.88 | 9.85 | 10.07 | 8.06 | 10.86 | 10.43 |
| EV / EBIT | 12.78 | 13.13 | 17.72 | 13.37 | 14.67 | 14.21 | 14.07 | 15.93 | 11.89 | 16.48 | 15.42 |
| EV / FCF | — | 18.56 | 19.84 | 31.12 | 16.54 | 25.16 | 19.00 | 20.63 | 15.43 | 26.80 | 22.80 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 17.7% | 17.7% | 17.3% | 16.6% | 16.3% | 16.2% | 17.6% | 15.9% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 14.2% |
| Operating Margin | 10.2% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 10.1% | — | 8.0% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.3% |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.7% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 5.0% | 6.6% | 4.2% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 13.5% | 13.5% | 14.3% | 18.1% | 20.8% | 25.5% | 27.1% | 20.4% | 27.2% | 43.7% | 27.7% |
| ROA | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.4% | 4.4% | 4.5% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 4.9% | 6.9% | 4.8% |
| ROIC | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.3% | 9.4% | 9.3% | 9.3% | — | 8.5% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| ROCE | 9.9% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 10.8% | 9.9% | 9.9% | — | 9.5% | 11.0% | 11.7% | 12.4% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 2.03 | 2.03 | 2.19 | 1.94 | 2.12 | 2.58 | 2.77 | 2.38 | 2.62 | 3.33 | 3.33 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 4.72 | 4.72 | 5.12 | 4.22 | 4.21 | 4.88 | 4.75 | 4.31 | 3.82 | 4.80 | 3.53 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.55 | 1.78 | 1.60 | 1.78 | 2.18 | 2.44 | 2.18 | 2.53 | 3.26 | 3.27 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.62 | 3.62 | 4.16 | 3.48 | 3.53 | 4.12 | 4.19 | 3.95 | 3.70 | 4.70 | 3.47 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 8.37 | 7.70 | 11.80 | 5.73 | 10.49 | 8.08 | 8.09 | 7.07 | 11.59 | 7.58 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.16 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 3.44 | 4.75 | 5.30 | 4.92 | 3.39 | 3.52 | 3.17 | 4.47 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | 1.22 | 1.12 | 1.02 | 1.48 | 1.52 | 1.51 | 1.38 | 1.42 | 1.52 | 1.12 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.71 | 0.61 | 0.95 | 0.99 | 0.94 | 0.76 | 0.72 | 0.67 | 0.42 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.37 | 0.28 | 0.41 | 0.42 | 0.34 | 0.20 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.69 | 0.68 | 0.79 | 0.87 | 0.73 | 0.76 | 0.91 | 0.97 | 0.88 | 1.15 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.94 | 4.94 | 5.22 | 5.31 | 6.97 | 5.96 | 5.98 | 5.97 | 5.92 | 4.79 | 5.14 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 33.18 | 37.05 | 36.54 | 37.46 | 45.73 | 45.94 | 41.05 | 41.95 | 40.57 | 29.12 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.7% | 2.0% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Payout Ratio | 29.8% | 29.8% | 29.7% | 24.2% | 21.1% | 17.4% | 17.4% | 26.2% | 19.9% | 15.0% | 26.7% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 5.8% | 6.7% | 5.0% | 6.6% | 5.9% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 5.0% |
| FCF Yield | 8.7% | 9.8% | 8.2% | 5.2% | 9.3% | 6.8% | 9.2% | 8.0% | 12.0% | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.1% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.0% | 1.4% | 10.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $107M | $107M | $109M | $111M | $111M | $111M | $112M | $112M | $111M | $120M |
Working capital volatility
Based on current market data, Silgan trades at a forward P/E of 12.14, which appears to discount its transition toward higher-margin dispensing segments by grouping it with lower-growth metal packaging peers, suggesting the market may be overlooking the structural shift in the company's earnings quality and terminal value.
The current EV/EBITDA multiple of 8.62 indicates that investors are applying a valuation haircut compared to pure-play dispensing peers like AptarGroup. This valuation gap warrants investigation into whether the market's focus on legacy metal container seasonality is obscuring the long-term margin expansion potential of the Dispensing and Specialty Closures segment.
According to reported financial data, Silgan's ROIC has remained stagnant, hovering between 1.6% and 2.5% over the last ten quarters, which suggests that the company's aggressive M&A strategy has yet to generate the expected compounding returns on invested capital relative to its historical cost of capital.
The persistent low ROIC indicates that the integration of acquired assets is not yet yielding significant operational synergies or margin expansion. Investors should monitor whether future capital allocation shifts toward organic growth or debt reduction to improve these returns, as the current trend suggests a reliance on scale rather than efficiency.
As reported in recent quarterly filings, Silgan's cash conversion cycle has shown extreme volatility, peaking at 97 days in 2025Q2, which highlights the significant pressure that seasonal harvest cycles and inventory management place on the company's ability to efficiently convert working capital into free cash flow.
The fluctuation in DSO and DIO suggests that Silgan's operational efficiency is heavily dictated by external harvest timing rather than internal process improvements. This volatility complicates the assessment of core working capital health and suggests that the company's liquidity position is inherently tied to the timing of seasonal production peaks.
Based on the provided financial statements, Silgan's debt-to-EBITDA ratio has fluctuated significantly, reaching as high as 22.59 in 2024Q4, which indicates that the company's ability to service its debt is highly sensitive to the cyclical nature of its operating income and seasonal cash flow requirements.
While the reported D/E ratio appears low, the high debt-to-EBITDA levels suggest that the company's leverage is more constrained than a simple equity-based metric would imply. Investors should monitor interest coverage ratios closely, as any sustained downturn in volume could tighten the company's financial flexibility during peak working capital periods.
The most commonly misapplied metric for Silgan is GAAP net income, which, according to recent filings, is frequently distorted by non-operating items and the amortization of intangibles from past acquisitions, thereby obscuring the company's true underlying earning power and its ability to generate consistent free cash flow.
Analysts should prioritize free cash flow per share over GAAP EPS to better understand the company's actual cash generation capabilities. Relying on net income risks misinterpreting the impact of the company's M&A-heavy strategy and the seasonal volatility inherent in its metal container segment.
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Silgan Holdings Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 17.1x. The historical average is 16.4x. This places it at the 62th percentile of its historical range.
Silgan Holdings Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 8.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 7.9x.
Silgan Holdings Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 13.5%. The historical average is 42.0%.
Based on historical data, Silgan Holdings Inc. is trading at a P/E of 17.1x. This is at the 62th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Silgan Holdings Inc.'s current dividend yield is 1.74% with a payout ratio of 29.8%.
Silgan Holdings Inc. has 17.7% gross margin and 10.2% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Silgan Holdings Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 4.7x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.