Valuation check: SON's profit margin is 8.67%, below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.39%.
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Sonoco Products (SON) currently reports a profit margin of 8.67% as of June 2026. That compares with 8.35% in the prior-year period — up 3.9% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.39%. Use the charts on this page to explore Sonoco Products's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Sonoco Products's profit margin increased from 8.35% to 8.67% — a 3.9% year-over-year increase (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Sonoco Products's profit margin of 8.67% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.39%. That is roughly 16.6% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.
There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Sonoco Products's current 8.67% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 10.39%) and against SON's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.
Start with the current profit margin of 8.67%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 10.39%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Sonoco Products, and consider following SON for alerts when major investors trade the stock.