BALL CORP (BALL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:BALL • US0584981064
67.29 USD
+0.57 (+0.85%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
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Pre-Market: 2/17/2026, 7:10:40 AM
BALL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 22 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. While BALL belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. BALL is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BALL was profitable.
- 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 4.67%, BALL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.82%, BALL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- BALL has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.62%) than 77.27% 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 7.49%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.62%) for BALL is above the 3 year average (7.14%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.67% | ||
| ROE | 16.82% | ||
| ROIC | 7.62% |
ROA(3y)10.36%
ROA(5y)7.83%
ROE(3y)34.65%
ROE(5y)29.79%
ROIC(3y)7.14%
ROIC(5y)7.37%
1.3 Margins
- BALL has a Profit Margin of 6.93%. This is in the better half of the industry: BALL outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
- BALL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.56%, BALL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- BALL's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- BALL's Gross Margin of 19.59% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BALL outperforms 40.91% of its industry peers.
- BALL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.93% | ||
| GM | 19.59% |
OM growth 3Y8.05%
OM growth 5Y-0.33%
PM growth 3Y13.94%
PM growth 5Y6.89%
GM growth 3Y5.19%
GM growth 5Y-1.25%
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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, BALL has less shares outstanding
- BALL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BALL is 8.90, which is on the high side as it means it would take BALL, 8.90 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- BALL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (8.90) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.29 is on the high side and indicates that BALL has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.29, BALL is doing worse than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC8.3%
2.3 Liquidity
- BALL has a Current Ratio of 1.11. 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 Current ratio of 1.11. This is amonst the worse of the industry: BALL underperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
- BALL has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. 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's Quick ratio of 0.75 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BALL is outperformed by 81.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- BALL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.25%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past 5 years, BALL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.93% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, BALL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.58% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.24% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.25%
EPS 3Y8.9%
EPS 5Y3.93%
EPS Q2Q%8.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.58%
Revenue growth 3Y-5%
Revenue growth 5Y2.24%
Sales Q2Q%16.22%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.17% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.69% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y12.9%
EPS Next 2Y12.49%
EPS Next 3Y12.27%
EPS Next 5Y12.17%
Revenue Next Year4.59%
Revenue Next 2Y3.99%
Revenue Next 3Y4.33%
Revenue Next 5Y4.69%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.74, BALL is valued on the expensive side.
- BALL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BALL to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say BALL is valued slightly cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.60, the valuation of BALL can be described as correct.
- BALL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- BALL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.06, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BALL is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as BALL.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- BALL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- BALL's earnings are expected to grow with 12.27% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)4.76
EPS Next 2Y12.49%
EPS Next 3Y12.27%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.20%, BALL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.19, BALL is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, BALL is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BALL has a limited annual growth rate of 5.42%.
- 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)5.42%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years29
5.3 Sustainability
- 24.12% 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.
DP24.12%
EPS Next 2Y12.49%
EPS Next 3Y12.27%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners89.43%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner Change3.41%
Market Cap18.03B
Revenue(TTM)13.16B
Net Income(TTM)912.00M
Analysts80
Price Target63.75 (-5.26%)
Short Float %2.17%
Short Ratio2.33
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% |
Yearly Dividend0.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.42%
DP24.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years29
Ex-Date03-02 2026-03-02 (0.2)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.3%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.05%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.44%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.3%
Max EPS beat(4)6.66%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.4%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)5.8%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)1.31%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.74%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.52%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.87%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.03%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.52%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.27%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.1%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.16%
PT rev (1m)3.98%
PT rev (3m)0.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.78%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.6 | ||
| P/S | 1.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.29 | ||
| P/B | 3.33 | ||
| P/tB | 300.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.85 |
EPS(TTM)3.59
EY5.34%
EPS(NY)4.05
Fwd EY6.02%
FCF(TTM)2.94
FCFY4.37%
OCF(TTM)4.71
OCFY7%
SpS49.11
BVpS20.23
TBVpS0.22
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)4.76
Graham Number40.42
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.67% | ||
| ROE | 16.82% | ||
| ROCE | 9.9% | ||
| ROIC | 7.62% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.34% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.33% | ||
| OM | 10.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.93% | ||
| GM | 19.59% | ||
| FCFM | 5.99% |
ROA(3y)10.36%
ROA(5y)7.83%
ROE(3y)34.65%
ROE(5y)29.79%
ROIC(3y)7.14%
ROIC(5y)7.37%
ROICexc(3y)7.68%
ROICexc(5y)7.82%
ROICexgc(3y)13.51%
ROICexgc(5y)13.98%
ROCE(3y)9.36%
ROCE(5y)9.69%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.16%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.31%
OM growth 3Y8.05%
OM growth 5Y-0.33%
PM growth 3Y13.94%
PM growth 5Y6.89%
GM growth 3Y5.19%
GM growth 5Y-1.25%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.9 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.47 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 76.21% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.72% | ||
| Profit Quality | 86.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC8.3%
ROIC/WACC0.92
Cap/Depr(3y)102.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)159.77%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.46%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.92%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.25%
EPS 3Y8.9%
EPS 5Y3.93%
EPS Q2Q%8.33%
EPS Next Y12.9%
EPS Next 2Y12.49%
EPS Next 3Y12.27%
EPS Next 5Y12.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.58%
Revenue growth 3Y-5%
Revenue growth 5Y2.24%
Sales Q2Q%16.22%
Revenue Next Year4.59%
Revenue Next 2Y3.99%
Revenue Next 3Y4.33%
Revenue Next 5Y4.69%
EBIT growth 1Y14.97%
EBIT growth 3Y2.65%
EBIT growth 5Y1.9%
EBIT Next Year40.25%
EBIT Next 3Y16.41%
EBIT Next 5Y11.77%
FCF growth 1Y313.55%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y19.82%
OCF growth 1Y997.39%
OCF growth 3Y61.25%
OCF growth 5Y-2.5%
BALL CORP / BALL FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BALL.
Can you provide the valuation status for BALL CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BALL CORP (BALL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is BALL CORP (BALL) stock?
BALL CORP (BALL) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BALL CORP (BALL) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BALL CORP (BALL) is 18.74 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.33.
What is the financial health of BALL CORP (BALL) stock?
The financial health rating of BALL CORP (BALL) is 2 / 10.