Amcor Trades at 9.5x P/E, Yields 6.9%, Gains UK RecyClass Certification
AMCR•Amcor trades at 9.5x forward P/E with 6.9% dividend yield near its 52-week low and is projected to deliver 7–8% EPS growth from Berry acquisition synergies despite volume softness. It obtained RecyClass EN15343 certification for flexible packaging at UK plants to meet April 2027 Plastic Packaging Tax requirements across Europe.
1. Analyst Rating and Valuation
Analysts rate Amcor as a buy based on its 9.5x forward P/E multiple, 6.9% dividend yield and valuation near its 52-week low. Operational synergies from the Berry acquisition are expected to drive 7–8% EPS growth annually despite current soft volumes, underpinning long-term scale benefits.
2. RecyClass Certification and Tax Readiness
Amcor obtained RecyClass EN15343 certification for flexible films produced at its UK plants in Ardeer, Bromborough and Winsford, covering NorDiVent ventilated FFS films, shrink and stretch hood films and PCR-containing films. This accreditation positions products for the April 2027 UK Plastic Packaging Tax threshold and extends to selected sites in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Poland, enhancing traceability for European customers.
