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Silgan Holdings Inc (SLGN)


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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: SLGN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $57.91
1 Year Target Price $57.91
8 | Strong Buy |
2 | Buy |
1 | Hold |
1 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -27.03% | Avg. Invested days 42 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.59B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 15.28 | 1Y Target Price 57.91 |
Price to earnings Ratio 15.28 | 1Y Target Price 57.91 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 12 | Beta 0.69 | 52 Weeks Range 41.30 - 57.26 | Updated Date 10/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 41.30 - 57.26 | Updated Date 10/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.80% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.81 |
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 4.9% | Operating Margin (TTM) 11.53% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.75% | Return on Equity (TTM) 14.54% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 15.28 | Forward PE 9.81 | Enterprise Value 9294664331 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.75 |
Enterprise Value 9294664331 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.75 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.51 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.84 | Shares Outstanding 106993180 | Shares Floating 88700556 |
Shares Outstanding 106993180 | Shares Floating 88700556 | ||
Percent Insiders 17.15 | Percent Institutions 79.33 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Silgan Holdings Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
Silgan Holdings Inc. was founded in 1987. It has grown through acquisitions and organic growth to become a leading manufacturer of rigid packaging for consumer goods.
Core Business Areas
- Metal Containers: Manufactures and sells steel and aluminum containers for food and general line products. Products include cans for processed foods, soups, vegetables, meats, and pet food.
- Closures and Dispensing Systems: Produces metal and plastic closures for food and beverage products, as well as dispensing systems for personal care, home care, and healthcare products.
- Plastic Containers: Manufactures rigid plastic containers for a variety of consumer products, including food, beverage, personal care, and home care items.
Leadership and Structure
Adam Greenlee is the Chairman and CEO. The company has a board of directors and operates with a divisional structure, reflecting its core business segments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Closures and Dispensing Systems: Metal and plastic closures and dispensing systems. Competitors include AptarGroup (ATR), Berry Global Group (BERY).
- Metal Containers: Steel and aluminum food cans. Estimated market share in North America is significant, but precise figures are dynamic. Competitors include Crown Holdings (CCK), Ardagh Group (ARDC).
- Plastic Containers: Rigid plastic containers for various consumer applications. Competitors include Amcor (AMCR), Berry Global Group (BERY).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The rigid packaging industry is influenced by consumer trends, material costs, and sustainability concerns. Demand is relatively stable due to the essential nature of food and beverage packaging.
Positioning
Silgan is a leading player in the rigid packaging market, benefiting from its diversified product portfolio and long-standing customer relationships. They hold a competitive advantage in certain product categories due to scale and efficiency.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global rigid packaging market is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Silgan is positioned to capture a portion of this market, with growth opportunities in emerging markets and sustainable packaging solutions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified product portfolio
- Strong customer relationships
- Efficient manufacturing operations
- Experienced management team
- Established market position
Weaknesses
- Exposure to raw material price fluctuations
- Dependence on key customers
- Potential for obsolescence of packaging technologies
- Capital intensive nature of the business
Opportunities
- Expansion into emerging markets
- Development of sustainable packaging solutions
- Acquisitions to expand product offerings
- Increased demand for packaged food and beverages
Threats
- Increased competition from alternative packaging materials
- Economic downturn affecting consumer spending
- Changes in regulations related to packaging
- Raw material price volatility
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CCK
- AMCR
- BERY
- ARDC
- ATR
Competitive Landscape
Silgan competes on product quality, innovation, customer service, and cost efficiency. They have a strong position in metal containers but face competition from larger, more diversified packaging companies.
Major Acquisitions
Unimetal
- Year: 2003
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 225
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded metal container business in Europe
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Silgan has grown steadily through acquisitions and organic growth, focusing on expanding its market share in rigid packaging.
Future Projections: Analyst projections vary, but generally anticipate continued growth driven by demand for packaged goods and strategic acquisitions.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in sustainable packaging solutions and acquisitions to expand its product portfolio.
Summary
Silgan Holdings is a well-established company in the rigid packaging industry with a diversified portfolio and strong customer relationships. Its focus on sustainability and strategic acquisitions will be key to future growth. The company must manage raw material costs and competitive pressures to maintain profitability. Its financial strength depends on the continued demand for packaged goods and its ability to integrate acquisitions effectively.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
- Industry Reports
- Market Research Reports
- Financial News Outlets
Disclaimers:
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About Silgan Holdings Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Stamford, CT, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1997-02-13 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Adam J. Greenlee | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Packaging & Containers | Full time employees 17315 | Website https://www.silganholdings.com |
Full time employees 17315 | Website https://www.silganholdings.com |
Silgan Holdings Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells rigid packaging solutions for consumer goods products in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Dispensing and Specialty Closures, Metal Containers, and Custom Containers. The company offers integrated dispensing packaging solutions, and proprietary metal and plastic specialty closures, as well as capping/sealing equipment and detection systems for fragrance and beauty, food, beverage, personal and health care, home care and lawn and garden markets. It also provides steel and aluminum containers used by processors and packagers for food products, such as pet food, vegetables and fruits, soup, proteins, and other miscellaneous food products, as well as general line metal containers for products, including promotional products. In addition, the company offers custom designed high density polyethylene, and polyethylene terephthalate, containers; thermoformed barrier and non-barrier bowls, and trays for shelf-stable food products; and plastic closures, caps, sifters and fitments for food and household products. It markets its products primarily through direct sales force, as well as through a network of distributors, and an online shopping catalog. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.

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