Amcor (AMCR) Stock Analysis

November 11, 2026

This is a peer-relative look at Amcor (AMCR): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Materials peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Amcor (AMCR)
Profile Item	AMCR
Name	Amcor plc
Country/Region	Switzerland
GICS Sector	Materials
GICS Industry Group	Materials
GICS Industry	Containers & Packaging
GICS Sub-Industry	Paper & Plastic Packaging Products & Materials
Market Capitalization	20.72 billion USD
Currency	USD
Exchange	NYSE
Listing Date	May 15, 2012
Security Type	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

AMCR

GSPC

Amcor (AMCR) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Amcor (AMCR) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Amcor (AMCR) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Amcor (AMCR) metric values compared with Materials industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: AMCR	Industry group median
Total Return (1Y)	16.09%	19.59%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	6.29%	18.91%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	-0.90%	5.70%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

AMCR

GSPC

Amcor (AMCR) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Amcor (AMCR) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Amcor (AMCR) metric values compared with Materials industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: AMCR	Industry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	32.40%	52.82%
Beta (5Y)	0.56	0.97
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-34.22%	-58.44%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. AMCR is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Amcor (AMCR) metric values compared with Materials industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: AMCR	Industry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	0.36	0.32
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	0.56	0.47

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Amcor (AMCR) posts ROE of 9.25%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

AMCR

Materials industry group

9.25%

Group distribution

Max: 52.88%
Q3: 19.49%
AMCR: 9.25%
Median: 8.76%
Q1: -3.41%
Min: -32.81%

Largest peers

SCCO: 52.88%
NEM: 27.26%
BHP: 24.00%
AEM: 23.24%
RIO: 19.31%
LIN: 17.72%
AMCR: 9.25%

Where Amcor (AMCR) stands on ROE within its Materials peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Amcor (AMCR) keeps 4.55% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.

AMCR

Materials industry group

4.55%

Group distribution

Max: 38.66%
Q3: 15.98%
Median: 5.28%
AMCR: 4.55%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: -20.40%

Largest peers

AEM: 41.01%
SCCO: 37.16%
NEM: 34.73%
RIO: 19.59%
LIN: 19.34%
BHP: 16.73%
AMCR: 4.55%

Where Amcor (AMCR) stands on net margin within its Materials peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Amcor (AMCR) turns 8.04% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.

AMCR

Materials industry group

8.04%

Group distribution

Max: 66.70%
Q3: 28.92%
Median: 12.56%
AMCR: 8.04%
Q1: 3.28%
Min: -14.07%

Largest peers

SCCO: 59.94%
AEM: 55.49%
NEM: 49.99%
BHP: 43.34%
RIO: 28.05%
LIN: 27.97%
AMCR: 8.04%

Where Amcor (AMCR) stands on operating margin within its Materials peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Amcor (AMCR) metric values compared with Materials industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: AMCR	Industry group median
ROE (TTM)	9.25%	8.76%
ROA (TTM)	3.51%	4.42%
Net Margin (TTM)	4.55%	5.28%
Operating Margin (TTM)	8.04%	12.56%
Gross Margin (TTM)	19.78%	27.57%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Amcor (AMCR) grew revenue 56.61%, in the upper peer quartile. The top line is expanding faster than at most industry peers, which points to share gains or stronger pricing.

Amcor (AMCR): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Materials industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Amcor (AMCR) grew earnings per share 48.75%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

Amcor (AMCR): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Materials industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Amcor (AMCR) metric values compared with Materials industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: AMCR	Industry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)	56.61%	8.36%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	16.95%	0.59%
EPS Growth (YoY)	48.75%	-1.73%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	-12.27%	2.12%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Amcor (AMCR) has current ratio of 1.40, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.

AMCR

Materials industry group

1.40

Group distribution

Max: 5.96
Q3: 3.30
Median: 2.24
Q1: 1.45
AMCR: 1.40
Min: 0.16

Largest peers

SCCO: 4.31
AEM: 2.75
NEM: 2.45
BHP: 1.89
RIO: 1.42
AMCR: 1.40
LIN: 0.86

Where Amcor (AMCR) stands on current ratio within its Materials peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Amcor (AMCR) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.34, in the higher-leverage quartile for its industry. The heavier reliance on borrowing can make earnings, rates, or refinancing conditions matter more.

AMCR

Materials industry group

1.34

Group distribution

Max: 1.98
AMCR: 1.34
Q3: 0.89
Median: 0.47
Q1: 0.13
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

AMCR: 1.34
LIN: 0.65
SCCO: 0.63
BHP: 0.50
RIO: 0.32
NEM: 0.16
AEM: 0.01

Where Amcor (AMCR) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Materials peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Amcor (AMCR) metric values compared with Materials industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: AMCR	Industry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.40	2.24
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	1.34	0.47
Net Debt / EBITDA	4.28	1.37

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Amcor (AMCR) has dividend yield of 5.69%, above the entire industry range. That headline income is large, but yields this far above peers often come from a falling share price or an at-risk payout, so dividend safety matters more than the percentage itself.

AMCR

Materials industry group

5.69%

Group distribution

AMCR: 5.69%
Max: 4.52%
Q3: 1.85%
Median: 0.38%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

AMCR: 5.69%
RIO: 5.59%
SCCO: 2.30%
BHP: 2.19%
LIN: 1.21%
AEM: 0.93%
NEM: 0.87%

Where Amcor (AMCR) stands on dividend yield within its Materials peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Amcor (AMCR) has payout ratio of 111.59%, meaning dividends exceeded current-period earnings. The gap would need to be covered by cash, retained earnings, financing, or other sources, so earnings alone do not support the payout.

AMCR

Materials industry group

111.59%

Group distribution

AMCR: 111.59%
Max: 83.62%
Q3: 41.37%
Median: 9.54%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

AMCR: 111.59%
BHP: 68.84%
RIO: 54.46%
SCCO: 52.43%
LIN: 41.83%
AEM: 14.26%
NEM: 11.95%

Where Amcor (AMCR) stands on payout ratio within its Materials peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Amcor (AMCR) metric values compared with Materials industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: AMCR	Industry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)	5.69%	0.38%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	111.59%	9.54%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Amcor (AMCR) trades at P/E ratio of 19.26, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

AMCR

Materials industry group

19.26

Group distribution

Max: 59.00
Q3: 32.93
AMCR: 19.26
Median: 18.82
Q1: 11.96
Min: 3.93

Largest peers

LIN: 34.21
SCCO: 22.27
BHP: 20.70
AMCR: 19.26
AEM: 15.61
NEM: 14.03
RIO: 11.35

Where Amcor (AMCR) stands on P/E ratio within its Materials peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Amcor (AMCR) trades at 0.87 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.

AMCR

Materials industry group

0.87

Group distribution

Max: 9.62
Q3: 4.34
Median: 1.87
AMCR: 0.87
Q1: 0.73
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

SCCO: 8.34
LIN: 6.53
AEM: 6.44
NEM: 4.72
BHP: 3.46
RIO: 2.20
AMCR: 0.87

Where Amcor (AMCR) stands on P/S ratio within its Materials peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Amcor (AMCR) trades at 1.77 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.

AMCR

Materials industry group

1.77

Group distribution

Max: 6.59
Q3: 3.55
Median: 2.08
AMCR: 1.77
Q1: 1.26
Min: -0.17

Largest peers

SCCO: 10.89
LIN: 6.00
BHP: 3.98
NEM: 3.53
AEM: 3.27
RIO: 2.08
AMCR: 1.77

Where Amcor (AMCR) stands on P/B ratio within its Materials peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Amcor (AMCR) metric values compared with Materials industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: AMCR	Industry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)	19.26	18.82
P/S Ratio (TTM)	0.87	1.87
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	1.77	2.08
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	4.33%	3.08%