Sonoco Products Company (SON)
Gross profit margin
Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
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Gross profit | US$ in thousands | 1,435,650 | 1,439,650 | 1,061,910 | 1,046,340 | 1,057,830 |
Revenue | US$ in thousands | 6,905,480 | 7,401,800 | 5,720,440 | 5,349,080 | 5,501,240 |
Gross profit margin | 20.79% | 19.45% | 18.56% | 19.56% | 19.23% |
December 31, 2023 calculation
Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $1,435,650K ÷ $6,905,480K
= 20.79%
The gross profit margin of Sonoco Products Co. has shown a gradual increase over the past five years, from 19.68% in 2019 to 21.17% in 2023. This indicates an improvement in the company's ability to generate profit from its core operations after accounting for the cost of goods sold. The steady growth in gross profit margin demonstrates management's effectiveness in controlling production costs and pricing strategies. Overall, the increasing trend in the gross profit margin reflects positively on Sonoco Products Co.'s profitability and operational efficiency over the years.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2023
Company name
Symbol
Gross profit margin
Sonoco Products Company
SON
20.79%
Graphic Packaging Holding Company
GPK
12.44%
Packaging Corp of America
PKG
22.01%
Smurfit WestRock plc
SW
33.60%