Based on key financial metrics such as the price-to-sales ratio, shareholder yield and the price-earnings ratio, the following 4 stocks made the list for top value stocks in the Containers & Packaging industry. Those looking for value stocks to add to their portfolio may want to use this list as a starting point for further investment research.

Why Focus on Undervalued Containers & Packaging Stocks?

Value investors seek to buy stocks at a discount to their intrinsic value. Long-term returns show that such strategies are advantageous. Value stocks, as a group, tend to outperform growth stocks over extended periods of time. Typically, value investors perform financial analysis of numerous metrics, don’t follow the herd and are long-term investors.

AAII’s A+ Investor Value Grade is derived from a stock’s Value Score. The Value Score is the percentile rank of the average of the percentile ranks of the price-to-sales ratio, price-earnings ratio, enterprise-value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio, shareholder yield, price-to-book-value ratio and price-to-free-cash-flow ratio. The score is variable, meaning it can consider all six ratios or, should any of the six ratios not be valid, the remaining ratios that are valid. To be assigned a Value Score, stocks must have a valid (non-null) ratio and corresponding ranking for at least two of the six valuation ratios.

What Goes Into AAII’s Value Grade?

Stock evaluation requires access to huge amounts of data as well as the knowledge and time to sift through it all, make sense of financial ratios, read income statements and analyze recent stock movement. AAII created A+ Investor, a robust data suite that condenses data research in an actionable and customizable way suitable for investors of all knowledge levels, to help investors with that task.

AAII’s proprietary stock grades come with A+ Investor. These offer intuitive A–F grades for more than just value. It is possible for a stock to appear cheap based on one valuation metric but appear expensive on another. It is also possible for one valuation ratio to be associated with outperforming stocks during certain periods of time but not others. Some stocks may even have null values for certain metrics like the price-earnings ratio or the price-to-book ratio but not others. An example of this would be a company with losses instead of profits or a negative book value because of heavy borrowing. Negative earnings or book value result in non-meaningful ratios that are left blank or null.

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4 Undervalued Containers & Packaging Stocks

Of course, there are countless value stocks that are worth mentioning, but this is a concise list of the top 4 undervalued stocks in the Containers & Packaging industry for Monday, March 03, 2025. Let’s take a closer look at their individual scores to see how they measure up against each other and the Containers & Packaging industry median.

The Value Grade is assigned based on how each stock’s composite valuation compares to all other stocks.

The process for assigning grades starts with each variable for a given stock. The percentile rankings for all valid ratios that a stock has are calculated. So, for instance, a stock could have a price-to-book ranking in the 43rd percentile, a price-earnings ranking in the 67th percentile, a price-to-sales ranking in the 23rd percentile, etc. Then, those rankings are averaged for each stock. (A minimum of two valid variables are required, though all six will be used if available.)

Once the average of the individual variables is calculated, that average is ranked against all stocks. Put another way, each stock’s composite valuation is compared to all other stocks. These ranks are then sorted into quintiles from the cheapest 20% (a grade of A) to the most expensive 20% (a grade of F).

As always, we recommend that you conduct proper due diligence and research before investing in any security. We also suggest that investors utilize numerous grades, not just value, when it comes to deciding whether a company is a good fit for their allocation needs.

Berry Global Group, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Berry Global Group, Inc. manufactures and supplies products in consumer and industrial end markets in the United States, Canada, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through Consumer Packaging International, Consumer Packaging North America, and Flexibles segments. The Consumer Packaging International segment offers closures and dispensing systems, pharmaceutical devices and packaging, bottles and canisters, containers, and technical components. The Consumer Packaging North America segment provides containers and pails, foodservice products, closures, bottles and prescription vials, and tubes. The Flexibles segment offers stretch and shrink, converter, food and consumer, and agriculture films, as well as institutional can liners and retail bags. The company was formerly known as Berry Plastics Group, Inc. and changed its name to Berry Global Group, Inc. in April 2017. Berry Global Group, Inc. was founded in 1967 and is based in Evansville, Indiana.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Berry Global Group, Inc. has a Value Score of 61, which is considered to be undervalued.

When you look at Berry Global Group, Inc.’s price-to-sales ratio at 0.68 compared to the industry median at 0.91, this company has a lower price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make Berry Global Group, Inc.’s stock more attractive for value investors.

Berry Global Group, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 15.90 compared to the industry median at 23.95. This means it has a lower share price relative to earnings compared to its peers. This could make Berry Global Group, Inc. more attractive for value investors.

Now, let’s assess Berry Global Group, Inc.’s EV/EBITDA ratio, also known as enterprise multiple. At 11.7, when compared to the industry median of 11.5, the company may be considered overvalued in relation to its peers. Value investors could use the enterprise multiple to identify stocks that are considered overvalued or undervalued relative to their industry.

Shareholder yield is the sum of a stock’s dividend yield (paid over previous 12 months minus special dividends) and the percentage of net share buybacks over the previous 12 months. Berry Global Group, Inc.’s shareholder yield is the same than its industry median ratio of 2.00%. Value investors may look for an attractive shareholder yield because it can be a powerful tool for identifying if the company has a good management team.

As one of the most common value metrics, the price-to-book ratio evaluates a company’s current market price relative to its book value. Berry Global Group, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 2.36. This could make Berry Global Group, Inc. more attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.

Lastly, let’s take a look at Berry Global Group, Inc.’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio (P/FCF), which can indicate a company’s market value relative to its operating cash flow. Berry Global Group, Inc.’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 34.55. This could make Berry Global Group, Inc. more attractive because the lower P/FCF ratio indicates that Berry Global Group, Inc. is undervalued. The P/FCF ratio metric can also be viewed over a long-term time frame to see if the company's cash flow to share price value is generally improving or worsening.

Greif, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Greif, Inc. engages in the production and sale of industrial packaging products and services worldwide. The company manufactures rigid industrial packaging products, such as steel, fibre and plastic drums, rigid intermediate bulk containers, jerrycans and other small plastics, closure systems for industrial packaging products, transit protection products, water bottles; and remanufactured and reconditioned industrial containers, and services, such as container life cycle management, logistics, warehousing and other packaging services. It also produces and sells containerboard, corrugated sheets, corrugated containers and other corrugated products to customers in industries such as packaging, automotive, food and building products. In addition, it produces and sells coated recycled paperboard and uncoated recycled paperboard; and bulk and specialty partitions made from both containerboard and uncoated recycled paperboard. Further, it purchases and sells recycled fiber; and produces and sells adhesives. Additionally, the company engages in the harvesting and regeneration of timber properties; and sale of timberland and special use properties. The company was formerly known as Greif Bros. Corporation and changed its name to Greif, Inc. in 2001. Greif, Inc. was founded in 1877 and is headquartered in Delaware, Ohio.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Greif, Inc. has a Value Score of 67, which is considered to be undervalued.

Greif, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 12.9 compared to the industry median at 24.0. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Greif, Inc. more attractive for value investors.

Greif, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Greif, Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.36.

You can read more about Greif, Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Myers Industries, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Myers Industries, Inc. engages in distribution of tire service supplies in Ohio. It operates through two segments, The Material Handling and Distribution. The Material Handling segment offers pallets, small parts bins, bulk shipping containers, and OEM parts, as well as storage and organization, and custom plastic products; and injection molded, rotationally molded or blow molded products, consumer fuel containers and tanks for water, fuel, and waste handling. It serves industrial manufacturing, food processing, retail/wholesale products distribution, agriculture, automotive, recreational and marine vehicles, healthcare, appliance, bakery, electronics, textiles, consumer markets, and other markets under Akro-Mils, Jamco, Buckhorn, Ameri-Kart, Scepter, Elkhart Plastics, Trilogy Plastics, and Signature Systems brands directly to end-users, as well as through distributors. The Distribution segment engages in the distribution of tools, equipment, and supplies for tire, wheel, and under-vehicle service on passenger, heavy truck, and off-road vehicles; and manufacture and sale of tire repair materials and custom rubber products, as well as reflective highway marking tapes under the Myers Tire Supply, Myers Tire Supply International, Tuffy Manufacturing, Mohawk Rubber Sales, Patch Rubber Company, Elrick, Fleetline, MTS, Seymoure, Advance Traffic Markings, and MXP brands. This segment serves retail and truck tire dealers, commercial auto and truck fleets, auto dealers, general service and repair centers, tire re-treaders, truck stop operations, and government agencies. Myers Industries, Inc. was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Akron, Ohio.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Myers Industries, Inc. has a Value Score of 73, which is considered to be undervalued.

Myers Industries, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 26.3 compared to the industry median at 24.0. This means that it has a higher price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Myers Industries, Inc. less attractive for value investors.

Myers Industries, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Myers Industries, Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.36.

You can read more about Myers Industries, Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

O-I Glass, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

O-I Glass, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of glass containers to food and beverage manufacturers primarily in the Americas, Europe, and internationally. The company produces glass containers for alcoholic beverages, including beer, flavored malt beverages, spirits, and wine. It is also involved in the production of glass packaging for various food items, soft drinks, tea, juices, and pharmaceuticals. In addition, the company offers glass containers in a range of sizes, shapes, and colors. It sells its products directly to customers under annual or multi-year supply agreements, as well as through distributors. O-I Glass, Inc. was founded in 1903 and is based in Perrysburg, Ohio.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

O-I Glass, Inc. has a Value Score of 82, which is considered to be undervalued.

O-I Glass, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make O-I Glass, Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.36.

You can read more about O-I Glass, Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Other Containers & Packaging Stock Grades

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Choosing Which of the 4 Best Containers & Packaging Stocks Is Right for You

Choosing which value stocks to invest in will ultimately depend on your individual goals and allocation; however, comparing similar value stocks in the same industry can help you analyze which might be better investments for you in the long run. So, let’s take a look at the Value Grade for all of our stocks.

• Berry Global Group, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of B.
• Greif, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of B.
• Myers Industries, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of B.
• O-I Glass, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.

Now that you have a bit more background about each of the 4 undervalued stocks in the Containers & Packaging industry as well as their overall grades, it’s time for you to conduct additional research to see if these could fit your portfolio needs based on your goals and risk tolerance. AAII can help you figure out both and identify which investments align with what works best for you.

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Additional Resources About Containers & Packaging Stocks

Want to learn more about Containers & Packaging stocks to see if they could be the right investment for you? Check out some additional resources and articles to help you on your financial journey.

• 4 Undervalued Containers & Packaging Stocks for Monday, March 03
• What You Need to Know About Greif, Inc.'s Q2 Earnings
• What You Need to Know About Pactiv Evergreen Inc.'s Q1 Earnings
• What You Need to Know About Sealed Air Corporation's Q1 Earnings

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