SEE vs. SON

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

SEE (Sealed Air Corporation) and SON (Sonoco Products Company) are both stocks. Both operate in the Packaging & Containers industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector. At a 0.42 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

SEE vs. SON - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Sealed Air Corporation (SEE) and Sonoco Products Company (SON). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

SEE

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

SON

• 1D: 2.46%
• 1M: -0.74%
• YTD: 14.93%
• 6M: 22.09%
• 1Y: 14.99%
• 3Y*: -3.35%
• 5Y*: -2.45%
• 10Y*: 3.75%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

SEE vs. SON - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
SEE Sealed Air Corporation	2.23%	25.40%	-5.26%	-25.24%	-25.04%	49.38%	16.97%	16.11%	-28.20%	10.27%
SON Sonoco Products Company	14.93%	-6.30%	-9.12%	-4.69%	8.30%	0.53%	-0.73%	19.53%	3.06%	3.92%

Correlation

The correlation between SEE and SON is 0.33, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.33
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.50
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.57
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.56
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 31, 1987	0.42

The correlation between SEE and SON shifts across timeframes, from 0.33 (1 year) to 0.57 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap SEE : $6.22B SON : $4.90B
EPS SEE : $3.43 SON : $10.39
PE Ratio SEE : 12.30 SON : 4.73
PEG Ratio SEE : 1.35 SON : 0.09
PS Ratio SEE : 1.16 SON : 0.65
PB Ratio SEE : 5.02 SON : 1.37
Total Revenue (TTM) SEE : $5.36B SON : $7.49B
Gross Profit (TTM) SEE : $1.60B SON : $1.57B
EBITDA (TTM) SEE : $725.70M SON : $1.40B

Return for Risk

SEE vs. SON — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

SON

SON Risk / Return Rank: 54
SON Sharpe Ratio Rank: 57
SON Sortino Ratio Rank: 49
SON Omega Ratio Rank: 52
SON Calmar Ratio Rank: 56
SON Martin Ratio Rank: 55

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

SEE vs. SON - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Sealed Air Corporation (SEE) and Sonoco Products Company (SON). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	SEE	SON	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.49	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	-0.10	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.15	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.24	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	SEE	SON	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-65.36%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-18.40%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-32.46%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-32.94%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-41.57%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-14.15%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-18.78%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	8.98%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	SEE	SON	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	9.43%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	26.79%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	31.08%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	25.58%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	25.68%	—

Dividends

SEE vs. SON - Dividend Comparison

SEE's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.90%, less than SON's 4.33% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
SEE Sealed Air Corporation	1.90%	1.93%	2.36%	2.19%	1.60%	1.13%	1.40%	1.61%	1.84%	1.30%	1.35%	1.17%
SON Sonoco Products Company	4.33%	4.84%	4.24%	3.62%	3.16%	3.11%	2.90%	2.75%	3.05%	2.90%	2.77%	3.35%

Financials

SEE vs. SON - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Sealed Air Corporation and Sonoco Products Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

SEE - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Sealed Air Corporation reported a gross profit of 412.80M and revenue of 1.40B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 29.5%.

SON - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Sonoco Products Company reported a gross profit of 345.63M and revenue of 1.68B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 20.6%.

SEE - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Sealed Air Corporation reported an operating income of 122.40M and revenue of 1.40B, resulting in an operating margin of 8.7%.

SON - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Sonoco Products Company reported an operating income of 127.09M and revenue of 1.68B, resulting in an operating margin of 7.6%.

SEE - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Sealed Air Corporation reported a net income of 113.20M and revenue of 1.40B, resulting in a net margin of 8.1%.

SON - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Sonoco Products Company reported a net income of 67.60M and revenue of 1.68B, resulting in a net margin of 4.0%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both SEE and SON in my portfolio?

SEE and SON have a correlation of 0.33, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.