SEALED AIR CORP (SEE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:SEE - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US81211K1007 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall SEE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SEE against 22 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. SEE has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. SEE is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally SEE also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SEE was profitable.
In the past year SEE had a positive cash flow from operations.
SEE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years SEE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.20%, SEE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 37.12%, SEE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of SEE (9.64%) is better than 81.82% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SEE is above the industry average of 7.58%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.2% | ||
| ROE | 37.12% | ||
| ROIC | 9.64% |
ROA(3y)5.47%
ROA(5y)6.56%
ROE(3y)82.47%
ROE(5y)148.35%
ROIC(3y)11.86%
ROIC(5y)12.29%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.55%, SEE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
SEE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SEE has a better Operating Margin (14.90%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SEE has grown nicely.
SEE has a Gross Margin of 30.29%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SEE outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
SEE's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.55% | ||
| GM | 30.29% |
OM growth 3Y-1.5%
OM growth 5Y3.01%
PM growth 3Y-18.77%
PM growth 5Y-2.17%
GM growth 3Y-0.26%
GM growth 5Y-1.6%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SEE is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for SEE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SEE has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SEE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.79, we must say that SEE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of SEE (1.79) is worse than 63.64% of its industry peers.
SEE has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.54. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SEE would need 10.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SEE has a better Debt to FCF ratio (10.54) than 77.27% of its industry peers.
SEE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 5.43. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 5.43, SEE is doing worse than 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.79 |
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC7.24%
2.3 Liquidity
SEE has a Current Ratio of 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that SEE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SEE (1.26) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SEE has a Quick Ratio of 1.26. This is a bad value and indicates that SEE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.76, SEE is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for SEE have decreased by -1.55% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.31% on average over the past years.
SEE shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.45%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.39% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.55%
EPS 3Y-3.91%
EPS 5Y2.31%
EPS Q2Q%3.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.45%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.86%
Revenue growth 5Y2.39%
Sales Q2Q%-4.29%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, SEE will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.43% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.10% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-0.89%
EPS Next 2Y3.24%
EPS Next 3Y5.01%
EPS Next 5Y6.43%
Revenue Next Year-1.51%
Revenue Next 2Y0.39%
Revenue Next 3Y1.08%
Revenue Next 5Y2.1%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.98, the valuation of SEE can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SEE is valued cheaper than 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
SEE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.45 indicates a reasonable valuation of SEE.
SEE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SEE is cheaper than 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
SEE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
77.27% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SEE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
SEE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SEE is cheaper than 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of SEE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.32
EPS Next 2Y3.24%
EPS Next 3Y5.01%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SEE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.45%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.87, SEE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, SEE has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.45% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SEE has a limited annual growth rate of 5.00%.
SEE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
SEE has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years18
5.3 Sustainability
39.74% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SEE. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of SEE is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP39.74%
EPS Next 2Y3.24%
EPS Next 3Y5.01%
NYSE:SEE (7/14/2025, 3:43:44 PM)
31.735
-0.27 (-0.86%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners99.23%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.22%
Ins Owner Change5.41%
Market Cap4.67B
Analysts77.14
Price Target37.21 (17.25%)
Short Float %4.25%
Short Ratio4.11
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.45% |
Yearly Dividend0.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)5%
DP39.74%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years18
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)15.04%
Min EPS beat(2)11.29%
Max EPS beat(2)18.79%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)18.95%
Min EPS beat(4)11.29%
Max EPS beat(4)29.13%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)24.51%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)16.81%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)13.93%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.2%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.82%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.01%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.97%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.3%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-9.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.85%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.45 | ||
| P/S | 0.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.35 | ||
| P/B | 5.85 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.34 |
EPS(TTM)3.18
EY10.02%
EPS(NY)3.36
Fwd EY10.58%
FCF(TTM)2.84
FCFY8.95%
OCF(TTM)4.32
OCFY13.6%
SpS36.28
BVpS5.43
TBVpS-16.71
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.32
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.2% | ||
| ROE | 37.12% | ||
| ROCE | 14.35% | ||
| ROIC | 9.64% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | 26.21% | ||
| OM | 14.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.55% | ||
| GM | 30.29% | ||
| FCFM | 7.83% |
ROA(3y)5.47%
ROA(5y)6.56%
ROE(3y)82.47%
ROE(5y)148.35%
ROIC(3y)11.86%
ROIC(5y)12.29%
ROICexc(3y)12.96%
ROICexc(5y)13.69%
ROICexgc(3y)34.47%
ROICexgc(5y)35.94%
ROCE(3y)17.48%
ROCE(5y)18%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-13.43%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y-12.87%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.08%
OM growth 3Y-1.5%
OM growth 5Y3.01%
PM growth 3Y-18.77%
PM growth 5Y-2.17%
GM growth 3Y-0.26%
GM growth 5Y-1.6%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.54 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.18 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 90.23% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.07% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.85 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 61.3% | ||
| Profit Quality | 141.05% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.79 |
F-Score5
WACC7.24%
ROIC/WACC1.33
Cap/Depr(3y)108.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)108.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.25%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.06%
Profit Quality(3y)115.98%
Profit Quality(5y)111.3%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.55%
EPS 3Y-3.91%
EPS 5Y2.31%
EPS Q2Q%3.85%
EPS Next Y-0.89%
EPS Next 2Y3.24%
EPS Next 3Y5.01%
EPS Next 5Y6.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.45%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.86%
Revenue growth 5Y2.39%
Sales Q2Q%-4.29%
Revenue Next Year-1.51%
Revenue Next 2Y0.39%
Revenue Next 3Y1.08%
Revenue Next 5Y2.1%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.94%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.35%
EBIT growth 5Y5.48%
EBIT Next Year33.35%
EBIT Next 3Y12.85%
EBIT Next 5Y8.67%
FCF growth 1Y9.49%
FCF growth 3Y0.75%
FCF growth 5Y9.58%
OCF growth 1Y2.92%
OCF growth 3Y0.85%
OCF growth 5Y7.33%