BALL CORP (BALL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BALL - US0584981064 - Common Stock
47.67 USD
-1.36 (-2.77%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to BALL. BALL was compared to 22 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. BALL scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. BALL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BALL had positive earnings in the past year.
BALL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BALL has been profitable.
BALL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BALL has a better Return On Assets (3.63%) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.49%, BALL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
BALL's Return On Invested Capital of 7.38% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BALL outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BALL is in line with the industry average of 7.62%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.38%) for BALL is above the 3 year average (6.96%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
BALL has a better Profit Margin (5.36%) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BALL has grown nicely.
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.
BALL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 19.86%, BALL is not doing good in the industry: 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BALL is destroying value.
BALL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BALL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
BALL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
BALL has an Altman-Z score of 2.45. 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.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.45, BALL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BALL is 51.49, which is on the high side as it means it would take BALL, 51.49 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BALL (51.49) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BALL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.28. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BALL has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.28) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 51.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.45 |
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC8.1%
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.
BALL has a worse Current ratio (1.10) than 86.36% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that BALL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.72, BALL is doing worse than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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 5.26% yearly.
EPS Next Y14.89%
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y10.97%
Revenue Next Year9%
Revenue Next 2Y6.57%
Revenue Next 3Y5.44%
Revenue Next 5Y5.26%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.54, BALL is valued correctly.
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 26.49.
BALL is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.70.
BALL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BALL is cheaper than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.69. BALL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BALL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BALL indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BALL is more expensive than 68.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 91.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.97 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BALL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of BALL may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BALL's earnings are expected to grow with 12.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.91
PEG (5Y)2.99
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BALL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.64%.
BALL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.34.
BALL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.64% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BALL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.90%!
BALL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
33.09% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BALL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BALL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP33.09%
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
NYSE:BALL (12/8/2025, 3:54:09 PM)
47.67
-1.36 (-2.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.56%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner Change0.2%
Market Cap12.78B
Revenue(TTM)12.69B
Net Income(TTM)680.00M
Analysts76.52
Price Target61.31 (28.61%)
Short Float %1.68%
Short Ratio1.55
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.64% |
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)-3.07%
PT rev (3m)-7.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.88%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.7 | ||
| P/S | 1.01 | ||
| P/FCF | 91.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.19 | ||
| P/B | 2.35 | ||
| P/tB | 232.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.97 |
EPS(TTM)3.52
EY7.38%
EPS(NY)4.07
Fwd EY8.55%
FCF(TTM)0.52
FCFY1.1%
OCF(TTM)2.06
OCFY4.31%
SpS47.37
BVpS20.32
TBVpS0.21
PEG (NY)0.91
PEG (5Y)2.99
Graham Number40.12
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 | 2.45 |
F-Score5
WACC8.1%
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 Y14.89%
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y10.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.05%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.12%
Revenue growth 5Y0.55%
Sales Q2Q%9.64%
Revenue Next Year9%
Revenue Next 2Y6.57%
Revenue Next 3Y5.44%
Revenue Next 5Y5.26%
EBIT growth 1Y5.58%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.19%
EBIT growth 5Y3.07%
EBIT Next Year41.56%
EBIT Next 3Y15.62%
EBIT Next 5Y11.39%
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BALL CORP?
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 14.89% in the next year.