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Smurfit WestRock plc (SW) β€” RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$43.09 +1.32% NYSE β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $43.11

Smurfit WestRock plc (SW) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 56/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 56/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-0.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY) β†’
ROARABLE D+ β€’ SELL / AVOID Cap $22.60B
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As of 2026-11-03, Smurfit WestRock plc (NYSE: SW) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 56/100 at a spot price of $43.09 (+1.32% 1D, market cap $22.60B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, SW ranks #410 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Containers/Packaging), SW carries a Roarable D+ (56/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 31.9x, gross margin of 19.4%, and ROIC of 4.7%. By comparison, PKG (Packaging Corporation of America) holds a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 29.3x, ROIC 10.9%, cap $22.88B) and KMB (Kimberly-Clark Corporation) posts a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 18.1x, ROIC 43.6%, cap $35.90B). Among the 5-stock peer group, KMB leads on earnings multiple (18.1x) while KMB leads on capital efficiency (43.6% ROIC).

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Per SW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0002005951), Smurfit WestRock plc generated $31.18B in revenue (+47.7% YoY), $699.0M in net income, and $1.99B in free cash flow against $45.16B in total assets and $12.06B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $43.11 (+0.05%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)βš™οΈ Cash Engine: 11/20 (D+) β€’ 6.4% FCF Margin
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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 56/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-0.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 51.8% hit rate β€” wait for RQD β‰₯ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C- Β· Rk D
Cash (11)Whales (10)SEC (12)Macro (8)CEO (15)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-0.9% Base Target
$55 Bull$43 Base$33 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for SW)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±7.2%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (56/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY SW SCORES 56/100 (D+) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+15/20 pts (27% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 75% Net Buy β€’ Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+12/20 pts (21% of score)

Altman Z-Score 1.49 (DISTRESS RISK (<1.8)) β€’ Piotroski F-Score 8/9

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (53) create a -12 pt regime headwind

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
48
Grade D$40.75+1.7% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
51
Grade C-$41.46-2.7% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
53
Grade C-$40.33+6.8% Next Q
Current
56
Grade D+$43.09-0.4% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: D (48) β†’ D+ (56)Full Audit β†’
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βš”οΈ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the SW Bull Thesis Could Fail

Gideon Ashmere Forensic Desk β†’

Even with a 56/100 (D+) score, SW faces multiple-compression risk if 31.9x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($43.60) or 200D SMA ($43.45) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($42.70) toward Bear Floor ($33.31).

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Contract: β€œSW Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
5330 Oversold Β· 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDDISTRESS RISK (<1.8)
1.49>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)
8 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE52% OF RANGE
L: $33$43.09H: $53
1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (19% profit margin), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: D+RQD 11 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● NEUTRAL
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Big funds and company insiders are mostly holding steady without aggressive buying or panic selling.

Factor Grade: CRQD 25 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WARNING
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

High sensitivity to tight interest rates or new risk warnings added to recent SEC annual filings.

Factor Grade: DRQD 20 / 40
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NEUTRAL (55)

4.7% ROIC with 19.4% gross margin and 8.92% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
NEUTRAL (60)

Altman-Z 1.49 and Piotroski 8/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
NEUTRAL (55)

25/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 8/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like SW
  • βœ“Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
  • !Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
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SW // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +13.48%⚑ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-03O $42.53H $43.09L $42.53C $43.09VOL 5.25M
RES: $43.77SUP: $38.85SMA50: $43.60SMA200: $43.45
$53.14$48.37$43.60$38.82$34.05RES $43.77SUP $38.85$43.092026-05-042026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-03
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SW Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
24.6%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +47.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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No direct multi-tier Butterfly edges indexed yet for SW. Explore sector supply chains on /butterfly.

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πŸ“Š Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (SW)

Consumer Discretionary Rank #410 of 1011 βš”οΈ PKG vs SW Full Matrix β†’

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (SW vs. PKG, KMB, AVY, WMS)

Industry: Containers/Packaging (17 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Smurfit WestRock plc (SW) ranks #410 by composite RQD confidence (56/100, grade D+) and #91 by equity capitalization ($22.60B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, KMB leads on earnings valuation at 18.1x trailing P/E, while KMB leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 43.6% ROIC and 36.0% gross margin. PKG currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 75/100 (B) compared with SW at 56/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
SW ACTIVE
Smurfit WestRock plc
D+ 56/100 31.9x 19.4% 4.7% +1.32% $22.60B Benchmark Subject
PKG
Packaging Corporation of America
B 75/100 29.3x 21.0% 10.9% +0.90% $22.88B /pkg-vs-sw β†’
KMB
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
B 72/100 18.1x 36.0% 43.6% -1.89% $35.90B /kmb-vs-sw β†’
AVY
Avery Dennison Corporation
B 74/100 20.1x 28.8% 17.4% +0.09% $13.81B /avy-vs-sw β†’
WMS
Advanced Drainage Systems Inc.
B- 71/100 24.0x 38.3% 22.3% -0.80% $10.21B /wms-vs-sw β†’

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-12-31 β€’ CIK 0002005951

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Smurfit WestRock plc (SW) reported GAAP revenue of $31.18B (+47.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $21.11B , and +157.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $699.0M, operating cash flow of $3.39B, and free cash flow of $1.99B (+273.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, SW closed FY2025 with $45.16B in total assets against $12.06B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.49, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $31.18B $699.0M $3.39B $1.99B $45.16B $12.06B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $21.11B $319.0M $1.48B $533.1M $43.76B $11.87B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $12.09B $825.0M $1.56B $1.01B $14.51B $3.40B

3. SW Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is SW stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Smurfit WestRock plc (NYSE: SW) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 56/100 at a spot price of $43.09 (+1.32% 1D, market cap $22.60B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, SW ranks #410 in composite RQD confidence.

How does SW compare to PKG and KMB in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Containers/Packaging), SW carries a Roarable D+ (56/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 31.9x, gross margin of 19.4%, and ROIC of 4.7%. By comparison, PKG (Packaging Corporation of America) holds a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 29.3x, ROIC 10.9%, cap $22.88B) and KMB (Kimberly-Clark Corporation) posts a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 18.1x, ROIC 43.6%, cap $35.90B). Among the 5-stock peer group, KMB leads on earnings multiple (18.1x) while KMB leads on capital efficiency (43.6% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for SW?

Per SW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0002005951), Smurfit WestRock plc generated $31.18B in revenue (+47.7% YoY), $699.0M in net income, and $1.99B in free cash flow against $45.16B in total assets and $12.06B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is SW trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

SW last traded at $43.09 (+1.32% on volume of 5,248,696 shares), positioning the stock -1.17% below its 50-day simple moving average ($43.60) and -0.83% below its 200-day simple moving average ($43.45). Across its 52-week range of $32.73 to $52.65, SW sits at the 52.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 53.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±7.2% ($39.99 to $46.19).

SW Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index

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Should I buy, hold, or sell SW stock right now?

Smurfit WestRock plc (SW) currently earns a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell β€” SELL) with 56/100 RQD Confidence. Stretched risk/reward at 32x P/E (5% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.

What is SW's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

SW's 12-month base price target is $42.7 (range $33.31 to $55.28), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF β€’ RQD 56/100 (D+) βœ“ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

SW β€” Smurfit WestRock plc: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Engine: anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5
As of: 2026-11-02T15:13:22Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, SW scores 56 out of 100, grade D+, labeled "Roarable Sell β€” Weak Fundamentals / Trim." The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 11 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of 4.7% and an FCF yield of 8.92%. The rating treats the cash-generation base as only moderately supportive. For a prospective investor, the 8.92% FCF yield is a potential upside driver if cash flow holds, but the 4.7% ROIC indicates modest returns on invested capital, which limits how much the valuation can be justified on quality alone.
  • Whale 13F Flow: 10 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, institutional accumulation and options positioning score below midpoint. The source data does not include the underlying 13F holdings (see Analyst View & Smart Money Ownership), so the pillar cannot be traced to specific positions.
  • Insider Conviction: 15 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow scores at the higher end of this pillar set. This is the strongest pillar in the rating, though the individual transactions are not itemized in the source data.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 8 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects a Beta of 0.88 and sector sensitivity. A beta below 1.0 suggests lower market-relative volatility, which the rating does not treat as a strength in this pillar; the low score signals that the regime-fit assessment is unfavorable.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 12 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects Altman Z 1.49, Piotroski F 8/9, and Debt/Equity 0.61. The Piotroski score is strong, but the Altman Z-Score is a distress-oriented metric, and the 1.49 reading is a key risk factor for an investor weighing downside.

Net implication: The rating's weighted outcome is a Sell/Trim signal driven primarily by weak fundamental returns and an unfavorable macro-regime fit, partially offset by insider-flow strength and a strong Piotroski reading. Valuation tradeoffs are visible in the data: the forward P/E of 26.8 is below the trailing P/E of 31.9, implying expected earnings improvement that the source data does not itemize. A prospective investor would need to weigh whether that expected improvement materializes against the rating's weak-fundamentals verdict. This is an analytical summary, not personalized financial advice.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
$42.53$22.31B31.926.811.21.334.03%0.88$32.73 - $52.654.7%

Open Questions

  • What were the specific guidance changes referenced in the news feed, and what drove them?
  • What are the constituent drivers of the FY 2025 revenue increase and the rise in debt from $3395.7M to $12061.4M?
  • Which institutional holders and insiders are behind the flow signals reflected in the RQD pillars?
  • What are the upstream input costs and downstream customer concentrations for this business?
  • What is the EPS for FY 2023–FY 2025 (reported as N/A), and what cash balance applies to FY 2023?

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SW Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board β€” What's Your Call at $43.09?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is SW (D+ β€’ RQD 56/100) a Buy at $42.53?

Welcome to the SW (Smurfit WestRock plc) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 56/100 (Roarable Sell β€” Weak Fundamentals / Trim) in Containers/Packaging. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (31.9x trailing P/E). Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

RI RiskArb_Desk Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $35.30 (-17.0%)
Spot @ $42.53

Pump the brakes on SW β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on SW, but look at what you are paying: 31.9x trailing P/E with 19.4% gross margins. Unless Smurfit WestRock plc expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

MA MacroHawk_NYC Verified K Arena Trader πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $48.91 (+15.0%)
Spot @ $42.53

SW cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on SW, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Containers/Packaging and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $42.53 (52-wk range $32.73 - $52.65), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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