SEE

Consumer Cyclical

Sealed Air Corporation · Packaging & Containers · $6B

UQS Score — Balanced Preset
42.1
Below Average

Sealed Air Corporation scores 42.1/100 using the Balanced preset.

UQS vs Consumer Cyclical Sector
SEE
42.1
Sector avg
37.7
Quality
Good
Moat
Weak
Growth
Weak
Risk
Weak
Valuation
Attractive

What is Sealed Air Corporation?

Sealed Air Corporation is a global packaging solutions company best known for brands like CRYOVAC and BUBBLE WRAP. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, it serves food processors, e-commerce operators, and industrial manufacturers worldwide.

Sealed Air operates two segments: Food and Protective. The Food segment delivers packaging materials and automation equipment that extend shelf life and reduce food waste for meat, poultry, seafood, and dairy processors. The Protective segment supplies foam, inflatable, and temperature-assurance packaging to e-commerce, pharmaceutical, and industrial customers.

Sealed Air was incorporated in 1960 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

  • CRYOVAC food packaging and automation solutions
  • BUBBLE WRAP and inflatable protective packaging
  • AUTOBAG automated bagging systems
  • Temperature-assurance packaging under Kevothermal and TempGuard brands

Is SEE a Good Stock to Buy?

UQS Score rates SEE as Below Average overall.

The Quality pillar stands out as the relative bright spot, suggesting the underlying business generates reasonably consistent results. Valuation is rated Attractive, meaning the stock may be priced below what its fundamentals would typically command.

The Moat, Growth, and Risk pillars are all rated Weak, pointing to limited competitive differentiation, sluggish expansion prospects, and meaningful balance-sheet or operational risks.

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Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.

Does SEE pay dividends?

Yes — Sealed Air Corporation pays a dividend.

Sealed Air pays a regular dividend, offering income-oriented investors a recurring cash return. The company's established cash flows from its Food and Protective segments support this commitment, though the Weak Risk pillar rating is worth monitoring for dividend sustainability.

When does SEE report earnings?

Sealed Air reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, typical for US-listed equities.

Results have reflected the pressures visible in the Weak Growth pillar — volume trends in both food and protective packaging have faced headwinds from softer end-market demand. The Quality pillar suggests operational execution remains comparatively steady despite those top-line challenges.

For the most recent quarter's results, visit Sealed Air's investor relations page directly.

SEE Price History

-18.4% over 5Y

Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.

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What if I invested in Sealed Air Corporation?

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Today it would be worth
$10,223
That's a +2.2% total return, or +0.4% annualized.

Based on Sealed Air Corporation'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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sealed Air do?

Sealed Air provides packaging materials and equipment across two segments. The Food segment protects perishable products like meat and seafood under the CRYOVAC brand. The Protective segment supplies bubble wrap, foam, and temperature-controlled packaging to e-commerce, pharmaceutical, and industrial customers globally.

Does SEE pay dividends?

Yes, Sealed Air pays a regular dividend. Income-focused investors should weigh this against the company's Weak Risk pillar rating, which flags potential financial vulnerabilities. Check Sealed Air's investor relations page for the current dividend schedule.

When does SEE report earnings?

Sealed Air follows a standard quarterly earnings cadence. The company does not pre-announce specific dates far in advance, so check its investor relations page or a financial calendar for the next scheduled report.

Is SEE a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates SEE as Below Average. While the Quality pillar and an Attractive Valuation rating offer some appeal, the Weak Moat, Growth, and Risk ratings present meaningful concerns. The full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members.

Is SEE overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar rates SEE as Attractive, suggesting the stock is not overpriced relative to its fundamentals. However, an attractive price alone does not offset the Weak Growth and Risk profiles — context matters when evaluating value.

What is SEE's market cap bracket?

Sealed Air is classified as a mid-cap company, placing it between smaller niche packagers and the largest diversified packaging conglomerates in terms of overall market size.

Is SEE a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, SEE's Below Average UQS Score reflects mixed fundamentals. The Quality pillar provides some foundation, but Weak Moat and Growth ratings suggest the business may struggle to compound value at an above-average rate over time.

What sector does SEE belong to?

Sealed Air is classified under the Consumer Cyclical sector. Its revenues are tied to food processing activity and consumer goods shipping volumes, both of which can fluctuate with broader economic conditions.

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SEE — Score History

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Score changes· 8 most recent
DateUQSQualityMoatGrowthRiskValueChange
May 12, 202642.265.531.026.54.480.60.0
May 5, 202642.265.531.026.54.480.70.0
Apr 19, 202642.265.631.026.54.480.40.0
Apr 18, 202642.265.631.026.54.480.7+0.2
Apr 14, 202642.065.631.026.54.479.7-4.8
Apr 13, 202646.865.550.026.54.479.7+4.8
Apr 12, 202642.065.631.026.54.479.7-0.1
Apr 2, 202642.165.631.026.54.479.7

SEE — Pillar Breakdown

Quality

65.5/100 (25%)

Sealed Air Corporation shows solid profitability with healthy returns on capital and reasonable margins.

Capital Efficiency (ROIC)Moderate

How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.

Return on EquityStrong

Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.

Operating ProfitabilityModerate

Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.

Net ProfitabilityModerate

Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.

Gross Profit / AssetsModerate

Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.

Cash GenerationStrong

Free cash flow relative to market value.

Growth

26.5/100 (20%)

Sealed Air Corporation faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.

Recent Revenue TrendWeak

Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.

3Y Revenue CAGRWeak

Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.

EPS GrowthStrong

Year-over-year earnings per share growth.

Forward Revenue OutlookWeak

Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.

Forward EPS GrowthWeak

Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.

Risk

4.4/100 (15%)

Sealed Air Corporation presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.

Financial LeverageWeak

Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.

Debt/EquityWeak

Total debt relative to shareholder equity.

Current RatioWeak

Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.

Interest CoverageWeak

Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.

Valuation

80.4/100 (15%)

Sealed Air Corporation appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

Earnings YieldStrong

Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.

Price to Free Cash FlowStrong

How many years of FCF the market cap represents.

PEG RatioModerate

P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.

EV/EBITDA vs SectorStrong

Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.

Moat

31/100 (25%)

Sealed Air Corporation 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 SEE.

Score Composition

Quality
65.5×25%16.4
Growth
26.5×20%5.3
Risk
4.4×15%0.7
Valuation
80.4×15%12.1
Moat
31.0×25%7.8
Total
42.1Below Average

Financial Data

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How is the SEE UQS Score Calculated?

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Sealed Air Corporation 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 Sealed Air Corporation'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 Sealed Air Corporation is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

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