AMCR

Based on Amcor plc's historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Amcor do?

Amcor develops and manufactures packaging products sold to food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care companies worldwide. It operates through two segments — Flexibles, which makes film and flexible packaging, and Rigid Packaging, which produces plastic containers and caps for beverages and food products.

Does AMCR pay dividends?

Yes, Amcor pays a regular dividend. The company has positioned its dividend as a core part of shareholder returns, supported by relatively stable demand across its consumer and healthcare packaging end markets. Investors should review the Risk pillar rating when assessing dividend sustainability.

When does AMCR report earnings?

Amcor reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, consistent with standard practice for US-listed companies. For specific upcoming report dates, check Amcor's investor relations page directly, as our data source does not cover scheduled earnings dates.

Is AMCR a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates AMCR as Below Average, with Weak readings across Quality, Moat, and Risk pillars. The Valuation pillar is Attractive, which may interest value-focused investors, but the overall profile reflects meaningful fundamental challenges. The full pillar breakdown is available to UQS Pro members.

Is AMCR overvalued?

Based on the UQS Valuation pillar, AMCR is rated Attractive — meaning the stock does not appear expensive relative to its fundamentals at current levels. However, an attractive price does not offset the Weak Quality and Risk ratings, so context matters when interpreting valuation alone.

How does AMCR compare to its competitors?

Amcor competes with packaging companies including International Paper, Packaging Corporation of America, and Ball Corporation. Each competitor focuses on different materials — fiber, containerboard, or aluminum — while Amcor's core strength lies in plastic flexible and rigid formats across global consumer markets.

What is AMCR's market cap bracket?

Amcor is classified as a large-cap company, reflecting its significant global scale across manufacturing operations in Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, and the Asia Pacific region.

Who founded Amcor?

Amcor plc in its current incorporated form dates to 2018, though the broader Amcor business has roots going back decades under earlier corporate structures. For detailed founding history, Amcor's official corporate website and public filings provide the most accurate account.

Is AMCR a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, the UQS Score rates AMCR as Below Average. Weak Moat and Quality pillar scores suggest the business lacks strong competitive advantages or durable return characteristics that typically support long-term compounding. The Neutral Growth pillar indicates limited near-term fundamental momentum.

What is the main competitive advantage of Amcor?

Amcor's scale and global manufacturing footprint allow it to serve multinational consumer goods companies across many regions from a single supplier relationship. However, the UQS Moat pillar rates this advantage as Weak, suggesting the packaging industry's competitive intensity limits durable pricing power.

What sector does AMCR belong to?

AMCR is classified under the Consumer Cyclical sector. While packaging demand is often tied to consumer goods production, the sector label reflects Amcor's exposure to volume and pricing cycles across its diverse end markets.

Is AMCR a growth stock or value stock?

Based on UQS pillar labels, AMCR leans toward value territory — the Valuation pillar is Attractive while the Growth pillar is only Neutral. This profile is more consistent with a value or income-oriented investment thesis than a high-growth one.

Amcor plc currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Amcor plc demonstrates healthy growth trends across revenue and earnings.

Amcor plc presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.

Amcor plc appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

Amcor plc operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for AMCR.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Amcor plc is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Amcor plc's competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Amcor plc is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.