Smurfit Westrock (SW) Stock Analysis

November 11, 2026

This is a peer-relative look at Smurfit Westrock (SW): 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 Smurfit Westrock (SW)
Profile Item	SW
Name	Smurfit WestRock Plc
Country/Region	Ireland
GICS Sector	Materials
GICS Industry Group	Materials
GICS Industry	Containers & Packaging
GICS Sub-Industry	Paper & Plastic Packaging Products & Materials
Market Capitalization	23.13 billion USD
Currency	USD
Exchange	NYSE
Listing Date	June 17, 2008
Security Type	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

GSPC

Smurfit Westrock (SW) 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 Smurfit Westrock (SW) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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

Performance Metrics

Smurfit Westrock (SW) metric values compared with Materials industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SW	Industry group median
Total Return (1Y)	29.05%	19.59%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	14.60%	18.91%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	-0.16%	5.70%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

GSPC

Smurfit Westrock (SW) 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 Smurfit Westrock (SW) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Smurfit Westrock (SW) metric values compared with Materials industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SW	Industry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	42.69%	52.82%
Beta (5Y)	0.89	0.97
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-53.49%	-58.44%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. SW 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

Smurfit Westrock (SW) metric values compared with Materials industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SW	Industry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	0.58	0.32
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	0.94	0.47

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Smurfit Westrock (SW) posts ROE of 2.57%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

SW

Materials industry group

2.57%

Group distribution

Max: 52.88%
Q3: 19.49%
Median: 8.76%
SW: 2.57%
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%
SW: 2.57%

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

Net Margin (TTM)

Smurfit Westrock (SW) keeps 1.50% 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.

SW

Materials industry group

1.50%

Group distribution

Max: 38.66%
Q3: 15.98%
Median: 5.28%
SW: 1.50%
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%
SW: 1.50%

Where Smurfit Westrock (SW) 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)

Smurfit Westrock (SW) turns 6.38% 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.

SW

Materials industry group

6.38%

Group distribution

Max: 66.70%
Q3: 28.92%
Median: 12.56%
SW: 6.38%
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%
SW: 6.38%

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

Profitability Metrics

Smurfit Westrock (SW) metric values compared with Materials industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SW	Industry group median
ROE (TTM)	2.57%	8.76%
ROA (TTM)	2.50%	4.42%
Net Margin (TTM)	1.50%	5.28%
Operating Margin (TTM)	6.38%	12.56%
Gross Margin (TTM)	17.67%	27.57%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Smurfit Westrock (SW) grew revenue 47.70%, in the upper peer quartile. The top line is expanding faster than at most industry peers, which points to share gains or stronger pricing.

Smurfit Westrock (SW): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Materials industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Smurfit Westrock (SW) grew earnings per share 62.20%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

Smurfit Westrock (SW): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Materials industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Smurfit Westrock (SW) metric values compared with Materials industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SW	Industry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)	47.70%	8.36%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	32.15%	0.59%
EPS Growth (YoY)	62.20%	-1.73%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	-30.01%	2.12%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Smurfit Westrock (SW) has current ratio of 1.48, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

SW

Materials industry group

1.48

Group distribution

Max: 5.96
Q3: 3.30
Median: 2.24
SW: 1.48
Q1: 1.45
Min: 0.16

Largest peers

SCCO: 4.31
AEM: 2.75
NEM: 2.45
BHP: 1.89
SW: 1.48
RIO: 1.42
LIN: 0.86

Where Smurfit Westrock (SW) 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)

Smurfit Westrock (SW) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

SW

Materials industry group

0.78

Group distribution

Max: 1.98
Q3: 0.89
SW: 0.78
Median: 0.47
Q1: 0.13
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

SW: 0.78
LIN: 0.65
SCCO: 0.63
BHP: 0.50
RIO: 0.32
NEM: 0.16
AEM: 0.01

Where Smurfit Westrock (SW) 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

Smurfit Westrock (SW) metric values compared with Materials industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SW	Industry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.48	2.24
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.78	0.47
Net Debt / EBITDA	2.96	1.37

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Smurfit Westrock (SW) has dividend yield of 4.02%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.

SW

Materials industry group

4.02%

Group distribution

Max: 4.52%
SW: 4.02%
Q3: 1.85%
Median: 0.38%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

RIO: 5.59%
SW: 4.02%
SCCO: 2.30%
BHP: 2.19%
LIN: 1.21%
AEM: 0.93%
NEM: 0.87%

Where Smurfit Westrock (SW) 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)

Smurfit Westrock (SW) has payout ratio of 198.63%, 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.

SW

Materials industry group

198.63%

Group distribution

SW: 198.63%
Max: 83.62%
Q3: 41.37%
Median: 9.54%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

SW: 198.63%
BHP: 68.84%
RIO: 54.46%
SCCO: 52.43%
LIN: 41.83%
AEM: 14.26%
NEM: 11.95%

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

Dividend Metrics

Smurfit Westrock (SW) metric values compared with Materials industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SW	Industry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)	4.02%	0.38%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	198.63%	9.54%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Smurfit Westrock (SW) trades at P/E ratio of 48.99, in the richer earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. That premium needs support from growth, durable earnings, or stronger business quality.

SW

Materials industry group

48.99

Group distribution

Max: 59.00
SW: 48.99
Q3: 32.93
Median: 18.82
Q1: 11.96
Min: 3.93

Largest peers

SW: 48.99
LIN: 34.21
SCCO: 22.27
BHP: 20.70
AEM: 15.61
NEM: 14.03
RIO: 11.35

Where Smurfit Westrock (SW) 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)

Smurfit Westrock (SW) trades at 0.73 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.

SW

Materials industry group

0.73

Group distribution

Max: 9.62
Q3: 4.34
Median: 1.87
SW: 0.73
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
SW: 0.73

Where Smurfit Westrock (SW) 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)

Smurfit Westrock (SW) trades at 1.28 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.

SW

Materials industry group

1.28

Group distribution

Max: 6.59
Q3: 3.55
Median: 2.08
SW: 1.28
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
SW: 1.28

Where Smurfit Westrock (SW) 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

Smurfit Westrock (SW) metric values compared with Materials industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SW	Industry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)	48.99	18.82
P/S Ratio (TTM)	0.73	1.87
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	1.28	2.08
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	4.26%	3.08%