Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW) Gross Margin: 18.42%
Is Smurfit Westrock Plc’s gross margin high or low?
Smurfit Westrock Plc's gross margin of 18.42% is 24% below its 5-year average of 24.14%, near the low end of its 5-year range (18.42%–33.69%).
As of Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 6.14% below its 12-month average of 19.63%.
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SW Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
18.42%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
19.63%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
22.18%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
24.14%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
27.38%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
27.73%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
27.57%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-6.14%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-16.95%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-23.70%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-32.72%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-33.58%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-33.19%
SW Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW) | $23.22B | 18.42% | 19.63% | 22.18% | 24.14% |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs › | $25.14B | 69.87% | 69.21% | 67.48% | 67.32% |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)vs › | $20.09B | -1.72% | -10.73% | -63.90% | -183.51% |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)vs › | $20.06B | 39.33% | 38.97% | 39.16% | 37.89% |
| SharkNinja, Inc. (SN)vs › | $19.29B | 48.71% | 48.58% | 44.99% | 44.01% |
| International Paper Company (IP)vs › | $19.13B | 27.83% | 28.84% | 26.63% | 26.48% |
| Flutter Entertainment plc (FLUT)vs › | $18.89B | 44.25% | 46.45% | 47.36% | 51.31% |
| Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY)vs › | $16.16B | 22.50% | 22.54% | 22.39% | 22.22% |
| Tractor Supply Company (TSCO)vs › | $15.84B | 32.46% | 34.75% | 35.11% | 35.17% |
| Ball Corporation (BALL)vs › | $15.50B | 15.69% | 15.22% | 14.05% | 14.47% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
18.4%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Smurfit Westrock Plc Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Smurfit Westrock Plc Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW)?
- The gross margin for SW stock is 18.42%.
- Is Smurfit Westrock Plc's gross margin high or low?
- Smurfit Westrock Plc's gross margin of 18.42% is 24% below its 5-year average of 24.14%, near the low end of its 5-year range (18.42%–33.69%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW)?
- The TTM average gross margin for SW stock is 19.63%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for SW stock is 22.18%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for SW stock is 24.14%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for SW stock is 27.38%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for SW stock is 27.73%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for SW stock is 27.57%.
Smurfit Westrock Plc Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 19.38% |
| 2024-12-31 | 19.87% |
| 2023-12-31 | 25.25% |
| 2022-12-31 | 24.22% |
| 2021-12-31 | 22.44% |
| 2020-12-31 | 33.69% |
| 2019-12-31 | 33.21% |
| 2018-12-31 | 33.05% |
| 2017-12-31 | 29.83% |
| 2016-12-31 | 30.26% |
| 2015-12-31 | 29.95% |
| 2014-12-31 | 29.48% |
| 2013-12-31 | 28.89% |
| 2012-12-31 | 28.56% |
| 2011-12-31 | 27.89% |
| 2010-12-31 | 27.74% |
| 2009-12-31 | 27.31% |
| 2008-12-31 | 25.02% |
| 2007-12-31 | 27.90% |
| 2006-12-31 | 27.67% |
| 2005-12-31 | 27.38% |
| 2004-12-31 | 27.89% |
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About Smurfit Westrock Plc
Smurfit Westrock Plc, operating through its various group entities, is dedicated to the creation, supply, and sale of a wide array of paper-based packaging solutions across Ireland and globally. The company primarily produces containerboard, which it either transforms into corrugated containers for its own use or distributes to other businesses. Its extensive product range also features diverse paper types, including board for consumer packaging, sack paper, graphic paper, and both solid and graphic board. Beyond these materials, Smurfit Westrock offers a comprehensive selection of paper-based packaging items, such as consumer packaging, robust solid board packaging, paper sacks, and unique options like bag-in-box systems. The firm further manufactures linerboard, corrugated medium, various grades of paperboard, and non-packaging paper. Additionally, it develops converted products like folding cartons and corrugated boxes, alongside other goods. A key aspect of their operations involves creating packaging from recycled paper, and they also provide packaging machinery. Smurfit Westrock primarily caters to a broad clientele across sectors such as food and beverage, online retail, general commerce, consumer products, industrial applications, and the foodservice industry. The company was established in 1934 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Packaging & Containers
- CEO
- Anthony Paul J. Smurfit