Smurfit WestRock plc [NYSE: SW] loss -1.74% on the last trading session, reaching $47.36 price per share at the time.
Smurfit WestRock plc represents 522.06 million in outstanding shares, while the company has a total market value of $24.65 billion with the latest information. SW stock price has been found in the range of $45.62 to $48.3.
If compared to the average trading volume of 3.46M shares, SW reached a trading volume of 7226201 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active.
Here is what top equities market gurus are saying about Smurfit WestRock plc [SW]:
Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for SW shares is $56.27 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on SW stock is a recommendation set at 1.55. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy.
Jefferies have made an estimate for Smurfit WestRock plc shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Buy, with their previous recommendation back on June 16, 2025. While these analysts kept the previous recommendation, Truist raised their target price to Buy. The new note on the price target was released on January 21, 2025, representing the official price target for Smurfit WestRock plc stock. Previously, the target price had yet another raise to $62, while Argus analysts kept a Buy rating on SW stock. On October 31, 2024, analysts increased their price target for SW shares from 52 to 58.
The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 1.35, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 1.50. Price to Free Cash Flow for SW in the course of the last twelve months was 282.43 with Quick ratio for the last quarter at 0.95.
Trading performance analysis for SW stock
Smurfit WestRock plc [SW] fell into the red zone at the end of the last week, falling into a negative trend and dropping by -0.94. With this latest performance, SW shares gained by 9.76% in over the last four-week period, additionally sinking by -12.85% over the last 6 months – not to mention a drop of -12.07% in the past year of trading.
Overbought and oversold stocks can be easily traced with the Relative Strength Index (RSI), where an RSI result of over 70 would be overbought, and any rate below 30 would indicate oversold conditions. An RSI rate of 50 would represent a neutral market momentum. The current RSI for SW stock in for the last two-week period is set at 55.90, with the RSI for the last a single of trading hit 1.35, and the three-weeks RSI is set at 1.29 for Smurfit WestRock plc [SW]. The present Moving Average for the last 50 days of trading for this stock 44.91, while it was recorded at 48.19 for the last single week of trading, and 48.06 for the last 200 days.
Smurfit WestRock plc [SW]: A deeper dive into fundamental analysis
Operating Margin for any stock indicates how profitable investing would be, and Smurfit WestRock plc [SW] shares currently have an operating margin of 6.30% and a Gross Margin at 19.10%. Smurfit WestRock plc’s Net Margin is presently recorded at 1.14%.
Smurfit WestRock plc (SW) Capital Structure & Debt Analysis
According to recent financial data for Smurfit WestRock plc. ( SW), the Return on Equity (ROE) stands at 2.91%, suggesting modest shareholder returns. The Return on Assets (ROA) is 1.14%, reflecting the company’s efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Additionally, Smurfit WestRock plc’s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is 1.11%, showcasing its effectiveness in deploying capital for earnings.
Smurfit WestRock plc (SW) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
Based on Smurfit WestRock plc’s (SW) latest financial statements, the Debt-to-Equity Ratio is 0.78%, indicating its reliance on debt financing relative to shareholder equity.
Smurfit WestRock plc (SW) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
From an operational efficiency perspective, Smurfit WestRock plc. (SW) effectively leverages its workforce, generating an average of $3520.0 per employee. The company’s liquidity position is robust, with a Current Ratio of 1.45% and a Quick Ratio of 0.95%, indicating strong ability to cover short-term liabilities.
Smurfit WestRock plc [SW]: An earnings per share (EPS) analysis
The progress of the company may be observed through the prism of EPS growth rate, while Wall Street analysts are focusing on predicting the 5-year EPS growth rate for SW. When it comes to the mentioned value, analysts are expecting to see the 5-year EPS growth rate for Smurfit WestRock plc go to 72.84%.
An analysis of Institutional ownership at Smurfit WestRock plc [SW]
There are presently around $91.47%, or 91.91% of SW stock, in the hands of institutional investors.
