BALL CORP (BALL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:BALL - US0584981064 - Common Stock
49.82 USD
+1.91 (+3.99%)
Overall BALL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BALL against 22 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. BALL has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. BALL has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BALL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BALL had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years BALL has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BALL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.63%, BALL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of BALL (12.49%) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.38%, BALL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BALL is in line with the industry average of 7.62%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.96%) for BALL is below the current ROIC(7.38%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.63% | ||
| ROE | 12.49% | ||
| ROIC | 7.38% |
ROA(3y)10%
ROA(5y)7.53%
ROE(3y)35.97%
ROE(5y)30%
ROIC(3y)6.96%
ROIC(5y)7.14%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.36%, BALL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
BALL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BALL has a Operating Margin of 10.73%. This is in the better half of the industry: BALL outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BALL has grown nicely.
BALL has a Gross Margin of 19.86%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BALL underperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
BALL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.36% | ||
| GM | 19.86% |
OM growth 3Y-1.12%
OM growth 5Y2.5%
PM growth 3Y74.85%
PM growth 5Y47.1%
GM growth 3Y1.59%
GM growth 5Y0.91%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BALL is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for BALL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BALL has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BALL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BALL has an Altman-Z score of 2.44. This is not the best score and indicates that BALL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
BALL has a Altman-Z score of 2.44. This is in the better half of the industry: BALL outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
BALL has a debt to FCF ratio of 51.49. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BALL would need 51.49 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 51.49, BALL is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
BALL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.28. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.28, BALL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 51.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.44 |
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC8.08%
2.3 Liquidity
BALL has a Current Ratio of 1.10. This is a normal value and indicates that BALL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BALL (1.10) is worse than 81.82% of its industry peers.
BALL has a Quick Ratio of 1.10. This is a bad value and indicates that BALL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BALL has a Quick ratio of 0.72. This is in the lower half of the industry: BALL underperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BALL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.18%, which is quite good.
BALL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.53% yearly.
BALL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.05%.
Measured over the past years, BALL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.55% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.18%
EPS 3Y-3.15%
EPS 5Y4.53%
EPS Q2Q%12.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.05%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.12%
Revenue growth 5Y0.55%
Sales Q2Q%9.64%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, BALL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.97% on average per year.
BALL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.23% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.24%
EPS Next 2Y13.29%
EPS Next 3Y11.72%
EPS Next 5Y10.97%
Revenue Next Year8.05%
Revenue Next 2Y5.6%
Revenue Next 3Y5%
Revenue Next 5Y5.23%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.15, which indicates a correct valuation of BALL.
63.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BALL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
BALL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.07.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.24 indicates a correct valuation of BALL.
BALL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BALL is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
BALL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.08.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BALL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BALL is valued a bit more expensive than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 96.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.92 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
BALL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)3.12
EPS Next 2Y13.29%
EPS Next 3Y11.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BALL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.67%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.59, BALL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, BALL is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.67% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BALL grows each year by 7.90%, which is quite nice.
BALL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
BALL has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.9%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years29
5.3 Sustainability
BALL pays out 33.09% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BALL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP33.09%
EPS Next 2Y13.29%
EPS Next 3Y11.72%
NYSE:BALL (11/21/2025, 3:37:03 PM)
49.82
+1.91 (+3.99%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.12%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner Change0.33%
Market Cap13.56B
Revenue(TTM)12.69B
Net Income(TTM)680.00M
Analysts73.91
Price Target63.25 (26.96%)
Short Float %1.91%
Short Ratio1.85
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.67% |
Yearly Dividend0.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.9%
DP33.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years29
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.3%
Max EPS beat(2)1.44%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.19%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.3%
Max EPS beat(4)6.66%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.79%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.05%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.68%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.07%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.72%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.06%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.07%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.8%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.04%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.4%
PT rev (1m)-4.5%
PT rev (3m)-3.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.24 | ||
| P/S | 1.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 96.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.61 | ||
| P/B | 2.49 | ||
| P/tB | 246.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.92 |
EPS(TTM)3.52
EY7.07%
EPS(NY)4.07
Fwd EY8.17%
FCF(TTM)0.51
FCFY1.03%
OCF(TTM)2.02
OCFY4.06%
SpS46.64
BVpS20.01
TBVpS0.2
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)3.12
Graham Number39.81
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.63% | ||
| ROE | 12.49% | ||
| ROCE | 9.81% | ||
| ROIC | 7.38% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.87% | ||
| OM | 10.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.36% | ||
| GM | 19.86% | ||
| FCFM | 1.1% |
ROA(3y)10%
ROA(5y)7.53%
ROE(3y)35.97%
ROE(5y)30%
ROIC(3y)6.96%
ROIC(5y)7.14%
ROICexc(3y)7.36%
ROICexc(5y)7.59%
ROICexgc(3y)13.16%
ROICexgc(5y)14.08%
ROCE(3y)9.38%
ROCE(5y)9.54%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.58%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-9.26%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.25%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.66%
OM growth 3Y-1.12%
OM growth 5Y2.5%
PM growth 3Y74.85%
PM growth 5Y47.1%
GM growth 3Y1.59%
GM growth 5Y0.91%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.68
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 51.49 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.52 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 66.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.24% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 27.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | 20.59% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.44 |
F-Score5
WACC8.08%
ROIC/WACC0.91
Cap/Depr(3y)158.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)177.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.09%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.18%
EPS 3Y-3.15%
EPS 5Y4.53%
EPS Q2Q%12.09%
EPS Next Y15.24%
EPS Next 2Y13.29%
EPS Next 3Y11.72%
EPS Next 5Y10.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.05%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.12%
Revenue growth 5Y0.55%
Sales Q2Q%9.64%
Revenue Next Year8.05%
Revenue Next 2Y5.6%
Revenue Next 3Y5%
Revenue Next 5Y5.23%
EBIT growth 1Y5.58%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.19%
EBIT growth 5Y3.07%
EBIT Next Year40.61%
EBIT Next 3Y15.53%
EBIT Next 5Y11.36%
FCF growth 1Y-67.67%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-66.65%
OCF growth 3Y-59.72%
OCF growth 5Y-40.55%
BALL CORP / BALL FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BALL.
What is the valuation status of BALL CORP (BALL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BALL CORP (BALL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BALL CORP?
BALL CORP (BALL) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for BALL stock?
The financial health rating of BALL CORP (BALL) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for BALL stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BALL CORP (BALL) is expected to grow by 15.24% in the next year.