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Sealed Air Corporation (SEE)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/02/2025: SEE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
17 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $37.13
1 Year Target Price $37.13
| 9 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 7 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -34.61% | Avg. Invested days 31 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/02/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.71B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 15.53 | 1Y Target Price 37.13 |
Price to earnings Ratio 15.53 | 1Y Target Price 37.13 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 17 | Beta 1.38 | 52 Weeks Range 22.64 - 38.14 | Updated Date 07/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 22.64 - 38.14 | Updated Date 07/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.58% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.06 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 5.55% | Operating Margin (TTM) 15.74% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 7% | Return on Equity (TTM) 43.4% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 15.53 | Forward PE 10.13 | Enterprise Value 8730864023 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.88 |
Enterprise Value 8730864023 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.88 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.64 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.85 | Shares Outstanding 147052992 | Shares Floating 145350427 |
Shares Outstanding 147052992 | Shares Floating 145350427 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.49 | Percent Institutions 99.58 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3 | Target Price 37.13 | Buy 1 | Strong Buy 9 |
Buy 1 | Strong Buy 9 | ||
Hold 7 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Sealed Air Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Sealed Air Corporation was founded in 1960. It initially focused on bubble wrap and has expanded into various packaging solutions. Significant milestones include acquisitions and innovations in food and protective packaging.
Core Business Areas
- Protective Packaging: Includes foam-in-place, bubble wrap, inflatable packaging, and mailers. Protects goods during shipping and handling.
- Food Packaging: Includes modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), vacuum packaging, and absorbent pads. Preserves food freshness and extends shelf life.
- Automated Solutions: Automated packing systems and related equipment. Improving efficiency and reducing labor costs.
Leadership and Structure
Ted Doheny is the CEO. The company has a traditional hierarchical structure with various departments overseeing different business functions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Cryovac Food Packaging: Vacuum and modified atmosphere packaging for food products. Market share is estimated around 30% in the flexible food packaging sector. Competitors include Amcor, Berry Global, and Mondi.
- Bubble Wrap: Protective packaging for shipping. While a commoditized market, Sealed Air holds a significant portion. Competitors include Pregis and Storopack.
- Automated Packaging Systems: Automated packing systems that optimize efficiency. This is a growing market. Competitors include Combi Packaging and 3M.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The packaging industry is driven by e-commerce growth, sustainability concerns, and demand for food safety. It is a fragmented market with numerous players.
Positioning
Sealed Air is a major player in the packaging industry, known for its innovative solutions and global reach. They have a competitive advantage in specialized protective and food packaging.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global packaging market is estimated at hundreds of billions of USD. Sealed Air is well-positioned within the food and protective segments, targeting growth through innovation and automation.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand reputation
- Extensive product portfolio
- Global presence
- Innovation in sustainable packaging solutions
- Automation solutions
Weaknesses
- Exposure to raw material price fluctuations
- Debt levels
- Dependence on key customers
- Commoditization of some product lines
Opportunities
- Growing e-commerce market
- Increasing demand for sustainable packaging
- Expansion in emerging markets
- Development of automated packaging solutions
- Acquisitions to expand product portfolio
Threats
- Intense competition
- Changing consumer preferences
- Economic downturns
- Stringent environmental regulations
- Raw material shortages
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- AMCR
- BCC
- PKG
Competitive Landscape
Sealed Air competes with a variety of companies across its different business segments. It has a strong position in food and protective packaging but faces competition from larger and smaller players.
Major Acquisitions
Liquibox
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1150
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Sealed Air's sustainable packaging portfolio, particularly in bag-in-box solutions for beverage and liquid food markets.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Sealed Air has experienced moderate growth in revenue over the past decade, driven by acquisitions and product innovation.
Future Projections: Analysts project moderate revenue growth in the coming years, driven by e-commerce and sustainable packaging demand. EPS is expected to increase as the company improves efficiency.
Recent Initiatives: Sealed Air is focusing on sustainable packaging solutions, automation, and strategic acquisitions to drive growth.
Summary
Sealed Air Corporation is a major player in the packaging industry, leveraging its brand recognition and innovation. Its financial performance shows moderate revenue growth coupled with high debt. To boost growth, the company needs to double down on improving efficiencies. The company needs to look out for rising raw material prices and competitive pressures.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Market research reports
- Analyst estimates
- Company press releases
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly. Please do your own research before making any investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Sealed Air Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Charlotte, NC, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1987-12-30 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Dustin J. Semach | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Packaging & Containers | Full time employees 16400 | Website https://www.sealedair.com |
Full time employees 16400 | Website https://www.sealedair.com | ||
Sealed Air Corporation provides packaging solutions in the United States and internationally, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. It operates through two segments: Food and Protective. The Food segment offers integrated packaging materials and automation equipment solutions to provide food safety, shelf life extension, reduce food waste, automate processes, and optimize total cost for food processors in the fresh red meat, smoked and processed meats, poultry, seafood, plant-based, fluids and liquids and cheese markets under the CRYOVAC, CRYOVAC Grip & Tear, CRYOVAC Darfresh, LIQUIBOX, Simple Steps, and Optidure brands. This segment sells its solutions directly to customers through its sales, marketing, and customer service personnel. The Protective segment provides shrink films, bagging systems, foam, inflatable, and suspension and retention packaging solutions to protect goods to e-commerce, consumer goods, pharmaceutical and medical devices, and industrial manufacturing markets under the SEALED AIR, BUBBLE WRAP, AUTOBAG, Instapak, and Korrvu brands. This segment sells its solutions through supply distributors, as well as directly to fabricators, original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers, logistics partners, and e-commerce/fulfillment operations. Sealed Air Corporation was incorporated in 1960 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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