Smurfit Westrock Plc
SWConsumer CyclicalNASDAQPackaging & Containers
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Daily timeframeSmurfit Westrock Plc, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distributes, and sells containerboard, corrugated containers, and other paper-based packaging products in North America, South. Valued at $23.23B, SW is a large-cap name in its sector. The company produces containerboard and paperboard; packaging of corrugated containers; consumer packaging; and offers solid board, kraft paper, and graphic board, as well as other packaging products, such as solidboard packaging, paper sacks and bag-in-box.
Market Cap
$23.23B
Beta
0.94
P/E (TTM)
62.39
P/E (Fwd)
13.18
EPS (TTM)
$0.71
EPS (Fwd)
$3.36
ROE
2.1%
ROA
3.0%
Cash
$674.0M
Total Debt
$14.25B
Free CF
$1.36B
52W Change
-1.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $674.0M in cash, though total debt stands at $14.25B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Annual free cash flow of $1.36B supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 2.1% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 3.0% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $13.51B (2022) to $31.18B (2025), reflecting a 131% increase over the period.
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. At over 50x earnings, SW carries valuation risk — any slowdown in growth expectations could lead to meaningful price adjustments. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing SW's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.