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BALL CORP (BALL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BALL - US0584981064 - Common Stock

49.53 USD
-0.1 (-0.2%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 1:20:00 PM
49.53 USD
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After Hours: 11/28/2025, 1:20:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall BALL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BALL against 22 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. While BALL has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. BALL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
In the past 5 years BALL has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BALL had a positive operating cash flow.
BALL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBALL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B 3B 4B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of BALL (3.63%) is better 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.
The Return On Invested Capital of BALL (7.38%) is better than 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 RankSector 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%
BALL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBALL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

BALL has a Profit Margin of 5.36%. This is in the better half of the industry: BALL outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
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 worse Gross Margin (19.86%) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BALL has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
BALL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBALL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BALL is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BALL has less shares outstanding
BALL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BALL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
BALL Yearly Shares OutstandingBALL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
BALL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBALL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

BALL has an Altman-Z score of 2.46. 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's Altman-Z score of 2.46 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BALL outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
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.
BALL has a Debt to FCF ratio (51.49) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.28 is on the high side and indicates that BALL has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BALL (1.28) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.28
Debt/FCF 51.49
Altman-Z 2.46
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC8.07%
BALL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBALL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.10 indicates that BALL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.10, BALL is doing worse than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that BALL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BALL has a worse Quick ratio (0.72) than 77.27% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 0.72
BALL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBALL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.18% over the past year.
BALL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.53% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.05% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.55% on average over the past years.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.97% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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.
BALL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBALL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B
BALL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBALL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.07, 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 26.15.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.17, BALL is valued correctly.
63.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BALL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.12. BALL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.07
Fwd PE 12.17
BALL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBALL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

BALL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
68.18% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BALL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 96.28
EV/EBITDA 10.15
BALL Per share dataBALL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

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.
PEG (NY)0.92
PEG (5Y)3.11
EPS Next 2Y13.29%
EPS Next 3Y11.72%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.67%, BALL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.50, BALL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
BALL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.67%

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
BALL Yearly Dividends per shareBALL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

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 2Y13.29%
EPS Next 3Y11.72%
BALL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBALL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B 3B 4B
BALL Dividend Payout.BALL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BALL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BALL CORP

NYSE:BALL (11/28/2025, 1:20:00 PM)

After market: 49.53 0 (0%)

49.53

-0.1 (-0.2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Inst Owners89.12%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner Change0.33%
Market Cap13.48B
Revenue(TTM)12.69B
Net Income(TTM)680.00M
Analysts73.91
Price Target61.14 (23.44%)
Short Float %1.91%
Short Ratio1.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.67%
Yearly Dividend0.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.9%
DP33.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years29
Ex-Date12-01 2025-12-01 (0.2)
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)-7.69%
PT rev (3m)-7.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.07
Fwd PE 12.17
P/S 1.06
P/FCF 96.28
P/OCF 24.46
P/B 2.48
P/tB 245.08
EV/EBITDA 10.15
EPS(TTM)3.52
EY7.11%
EPS(NY)4.07
Fwd EY8.21%
FCF(TTM)0.51
FCFY1.04%
OCF(TTM)2.02
OCFY4.09%
SpS46.64
BVpS20.01
TBVpS0.2
PEG (NY)0.92
PEG (5Y)3.11
Graham Number39.81
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.46
F-Score5
WACC8.07%
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

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 15.24% in the next year.