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Silgan Holdings Inc (SLGN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/15/2025: SLGN (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
12 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $59.45
1 Year Target Price $59.45
| 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 |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.71B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 15.65 | 1Y Target Price 59.45 |
Price to earnings Ratio 15.65 | 1Y Target Price 59.45 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 12 | Beta 0.71 | 52 Weeks Range 43.18 - 57.26 | Updated Date 09/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 43.18 - 57.26 | Updated Date 09/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.75% | 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 15.65 | Forward PE 10.12 | Enterprise Value 9440175056 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.76 |
Enterprise Value 9440175056 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.76 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.53 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11 | Shares Outstanding 106993000 | Shares Floating 88700556 |
Shares Outstanding 106993000 | Shares Floating 88700556 | ||
Percent Insiders 17.15 | Percent Institutions 79.25 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Silgan Holdings Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Silgan Holdings Inc. was founded in 1987. It grew through strategic acquisitions to become a leading manufacturer of consumer goods packaging. Significant milestones include diversifying into metal containers, closures, and plastic containers.
Core Business Areas
- Metal Containers: Manufactures and sells steel and aluminum containers for food and general line products. Primarily for human and pet food. Major clients consist of Nestle Purina, Campbell, and the JM Smucker Company. These are a few of their major clients.
- Closures: Supplies metal, composite, and plastic closures for food, beverage, health care, garden products, personal care, and household products.
- Plastic Containers: Manufactures and sells rigid plastic containers for food, beverage, personal care, health care, household, and industrial products.
Leadership and Structure
Adam J. Greenlee serves as the CEO. The company operates with a corporate structure overseeing the three main business segments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Metal Food Cans: Steel and aluminum cans for various food products. Competitors include Crown Holdings, Ardagh Group, and Ball Corporation. Revenue is embedded in total segment revenue reporting, and market share varies by specific food category.
- Plastic Closures: Plastic closures for beverage and food containers. Competitors include Berry Global, AptarGroup, and RPC Group (now Berry Global). Revenue is embedded in total segment revenue reporting, and market share varies by closure type.
- Plastic Food Containers: Rigid plastic containers for various food products. Competitors include Amcor, Berry Global, and Sonoco Products. Revenue is embedded in total segment revenue reporting, and market share varies by container type and food category.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The consumer packaging industry is influenced by consumer preferences, sustainability trends, and raw material costs. Demand for sustainable packaging solutions is increasing.
Positioning
Silgan Holdings is a major player in the rigid packaging sector, known for its diverse product offerings and strategic acquisitions. Its competitive advantage lies in its scale, established customer relationships, and operational efficiencies.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global packaging market is estimated at hundreds of billions of dollars. Silgan Holdings is positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM through its established market presence and diversified product portfolio.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified product portfolio
- Strong customer relationships
- Operational efficiencies
- Strategic acquisition strategy
- Leading market position in several packaging segments
Weaknesses
- Exposure to raw material price fluctuations
- Dependence on key customers
- Potential integration challenges from acquisitions
- High debt load
Opportunities
- Growing demand for sustainable packaging
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of innovative packaging solutions
- Further consolidation of the packaging industry
Threats
- Intense competition
- Changing consumer preferences
- Economic downturns
- Regulatory changes related to packaging materials
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CCK
- ARDB
- BLL
Competitive Landscape
Silgan has a strong presence in metal containers. Other key competitors focus on plastic and glass packaging. Competitive advantages vary by segment.
Major Acquisitions
Unicep Packaging Specialties, LLC
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 580
- Strategic Rationale: Expands Silgan's dispensing and sampling capabilities in the health care, personal care, and beauty end markets.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Silgan Holdings has grown through acquisitions and organic growth, particularly in metal containers.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates project continued growth in revenue and earnings, driven by demand for consumer packaging and strategic initiatives.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in sustainability and operational efficiency improvements.
Summary
Silgan Holdings is a strong player in the rigid packaging market, particularly in metal containers. Its diversified product portfolio and strategic acquisitions have fueled growth. However, the company faces risks from raw material price fluctuations and competition and should focus on sustainability to capture growth oppurtunities. Silgan holdings recently acquired Unicep Packaging Specialties for $580M, which will expand Silgan's services.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q), Company Website, Analyst Reports (Yahoo Finance, Seeking Alpha, Wall Street Journal)
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market data is subject to change.
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 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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