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SEE: Dominating the Future of Protective Packaging
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Executive Summary
Sealed Air Corporation (SEE) is a global leader in protective and specialty packaging. Known for brands like Cryovac and Bubble Wrap, the company is now a technology-driven provider of automated packaging systems.
Investment Thesis
Sealed Air is a 'razor and blade' industrial powerhouse. Their specialized packaging materials are critical for the global food supply chain and e-commerce logistics. Once a customer installs a Sealed Air automated packaging system, they are locked into a high-margin, recurring stream of material sales. The company's heavy focus on sustainable, recyclable packaging and 'smart' labels provides a multi-decade growth runway as global regulations tighten. Despite its dominant market position and high recurring revenue, the stock trades at a reasonable multiple, offering a compelling entry point for a high-quality industrial compounder.
Key Growth Drivers
Automated Packaging Systems
The transition from manual to automated packaging creates deep customer stickiness and drives high-margin recurring material revenue.
Food Safety Leadership
Their Cryovac brand is the standard for shelf-life extension in the protein industry, a segment with incredibly resilient demand regardless of the economic cycle.
Sustainability Pivot
Aggressive R&D in bio-based and fully recyclable materials positions SEE as the preferred partner for global brands looking to meet ESG mandates.
Valuation & Financial Modeling
SEE trades at an attractive multiple of its growing free cash flow. We believe the market is underestimating the operating leverage that will result from their ongoing digital transformation and cost optimization programs.
Risk Factors & Bear Case
Rising raw material costs (resins) can temporarily pressure margins. Furthermore, any significant disruption in global food trade or a sharp slowdown in e-commerce volume would impact near-term demand.
Conclusion
Sealed Air is a best-in-class industrial franchise. It offers defensive market leadership with significant technology-driven growth upside. Rated 'Buy'.
Upcoming Catalysts
No upcoming catalysts identified.
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Relative valuation derived from Materials sector median benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Multiples adjusted for extreme outliers and non-recurring volatility.
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Quality Profile Audit
Score: 50GRADE C+
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation.
Return on Equity
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
44.7%
Sector: 3.3%
Dividend Analysis audit
INCOME
2.26%
Trailing Yield
$2.26
Per $100 Invested
Solid dividend yield for income-focused strategies.
Est. Payout Ratio
25%SAFE
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Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, SEALED AIR CORP/DE (SEE) receives a "Buy" rating with a composite score of 51.8/100, ranked #110 out of 4446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 67/100, Momentum 59/100. This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.
SEALED AIR CORP/DE (SEE) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast
Company Overview — What Does SEALED AIR CORP/DE Do?
Sealed Air Corporation provides food safety and security, and product protection solutions and equipment in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through two segments, Food and Protective. The Food segment offers integrated packaging materials and automation equipment solutions to provide food safety and shelf life extension, reduce food waste, automate processes, and optimize total cost for food processors in the fresh red meat, smoked and processed meats, poultry, seafood, plant-based, and dairy markets under the CRYOVAC, CRYOVAC Grip & Tear, CRYOVAC Darfresh, Simple Steps, and Optidure brands. This segment sells its solutions directly to customers through its sales, marketing, and customer service personnel. The Protective segment provides foam, inflatable, suspension and retention, temperature assurance packaging solutions to protect goods to e-commerce, consumer goods, pharmaceutical and medical devices, and industrial manufacturing markets under the SEALED AIR, BUBBLE WRAP, AUTOBAG, SEALED AIR, AUTOBAG, Instapak, Korrvu, Kevothermal, and TempGuard brands. This segment sells its solutions through supply distributors, as well as directly to fabricators, original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers, logistics partners, and e-commerce/fulfillment operations. Sealed Air Corporation was incorporated in 1960 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. SEALED AIR CORP/DE (SEE) is classified as a mid-cap stock in the Materials sector, specifically within the Chemicals industry. The company is led by CEO Edward L. Doheny and employs approximately 16,300 people, headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina. With a market capitalization of $6.2B, SEE is one of the notable companies in the Materials sector.
SEALED AIR CORP/DE (SEE) Stock Rating — Buy (April 2026)
As of April 2026, SEALED AIR CORP/DE receives a Buy rating with a composite score of 51.8/100 and 4 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.SEE ranks #110 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Materials sector, SEALED AIR CORP/DE ranks #7 of 284 stocks, placing it in the top 10% of its Materials peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).
SEE Stock Price and 52-Week Range
SEALED AIR CORP/DE (SEE) currently trades at $41.74. The stock lost $0.07 (0.2%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for SEE is $44.27, which means the stock is currently trading -5.7% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $22.78, putting the stock 83.2% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 3.2M shares, reflecting moderate market activity.
Is SEE Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis
SEALED AIR CORP/DE (SEE) carries a value factor score of 67/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 11.22x, compared to the Materials sector average of 26.50x — a discount of 58%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 5.02x, versus the sector average of 2.83x. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.17x, compared to 0.74x for the average Materials stock. On an enterprise value basis, SEE trades at 13.48x EV/EBITDA, versus 6.01x for the sector.
Overall, SEE's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.
SEALED AIR CORP/DE Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score
SEALED AIR CORP/DE (SEE) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 44.7%, compared to the Materials sector average of 3.3%, which demonstrates strong shareholder value creation. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 7.9% versus the sector average of 0.6%.
On a margin basis, SEALED AIR CORP/DE reports gross margins of 30.2%, compared to 29.8% for the sector. The operating margin is 14.2% (sector: 6.0%). Net profit margin stands at 10.4%, versus 3.0% for the average Materials stock. Revenue growth is running at 0.5% on a trailing basis, compared to 1.8% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.
SEE Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health
SEALED AIR CORP/DE has a debt-to-equity ratio of 318.0%, compared to the Materials sector average of 41.0%. This elevated leverage warrants close monitoring, as it increases the company's sensitivity to rising interest rates and economic downturns. The current ratio is 0.91x, which may signal near-term liquidity tightness. Total debt on the balance sheet is $3.94B. Cash and equivalents stand at $283M.
SEE has a beta of 0.90, meaning it is roughly in line with the broader market in terms of price volatility. The stability factor score for SEALED AIR CORP/DE is 75/100, indicating low-volatility characteristics and consistent price behavior that appeals to risk-averse investors.
SEALED AIR CORP/DE Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend
In TTM 2026, SEALED AIR CORP/DE reported revenue of $5.30B and earnings per share (EPS) of $3.44. Net income for the quarter was $553M. Gross margin was 30.2%. Operating income came in at $753M.
In FY 2025, SEALED AIR CORP/DE reported revenue of $5.36B and earnings per share (EPS) of $3.44. Net income for the quarter was $506M. Gross margin was 29.8%. Revenue grew -0.6% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $726M.
In Q3 2025, SEALED AIR CORP/DE reported revenue of $1.35B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.73. Net income for the quarter was $255M. Gross margin was 29.6%. Revenue grew 0.5% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $185M.
In Q2 2025, SEALED AIR CORP/DE reported revenue of $1.33B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.63. Net income for the quarter was $93M. Gross margin was 30.4%. Revenue grew -0.8% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $198M.
Over the past 8 quarters, SEALED AIR CORP/DE has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $1.35B to $5.30B. Investors analyzing SEE stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.
SEE Dividend Yield and Income Analysis
SEALED AIR CORP/DE (SEE) currently pays a dividend yield of 2.3%. At this yield, a $10,000 investment in SEE stock would generate approximately $$226.00 in annual dividend income. This compares to the Materials sector average dividend yield of 0.5%, meaning SEE offers above-average income for its sector. The net margin of 10.4% provides reasonable coverage for the dividend, though investors should monitor payout sustainability.
SEE Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile
SEALED AIR CORP/DE (SEE) has a momentum factor score of 59/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 33/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 12/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.
SEE vs Competitors — Materials Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison
Comparing SEE against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full SEE vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how SEALED AIR CORP/DE stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.
SEE Next Earnings Date
No upcoming earnings date has been announced for SEALED AIR CORP/DE (SEE) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.
Should You Buy SEE? — Investment Thesis Summary
The bull case for SEALED AIR CORP/DE rests on several quantitative strengths. The value score of 67/100 suggests attractive pricing relative to fundamentals. Low volatility (stability score 75/100) reduces downside risk.
In summary, SEALED AIR CORP/DE (SEE) earns a Buy rating with a composite score of 51.8/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on SEE stock.
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Execution Benchmarks audit
Revenue Growth
YOY expansion rate
0.5%
Sector: 1.8%
-74% VS SCTR
Gross Margin
Core pricing power
30.2%
Sector: 29.8%
IN LINE
Operating Margin
Operating efficiency
14.2%
Sector: 6.0%
+137% VS SCTR
Net Margin
Bottom-line conversion
10.4%
Sector: 3.0%
+250% VS SCTR
Return on Equity
Equity capital efficiency
44.7%
Sector: 3.3%
+1243% VS SCTR
Return on Assets
Asset base utilization
7.9%
Sector: 0.6%
+1215% VS SCTR
Debt/Equity
Financial leverage load
318.0%
Sector: 41.0%
-676% VS SCTR
Dividend Yield
Direct cash return
2.3%
Sector: 0.5%
+361% VS SCTR
+77%
Price / Sales
1.2x
+58%
SEALED AIR CORP/DE exhibits a 51% valuation premium relative to institutional benchmarks. This represents a potential valuation overextension based on current multiples.
Return on Assets
Efficiency of asset utilization
7.9%
Sector: 0.6%
Gross Margin
Pricing power and cost efficiency
30.2%
Sector: 29.8%
Operating Margin
Core business profitability
14.2%
Sector: 6.0%
Net Margin
Bottom-line profitability
10.4%
Sector: 3.0%
Factor Methodology
The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior competitive moats and financial resilience through economic cycles.
Sector Avg Yield0.49%
Yield Delta+361%
Income Projection audit
A $10,000 investment would generate approximately $226 annually in dividends at the current trailing rate.