BALL CORP (BALL)
US0584981064 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, BALL scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BALL was compared to 24 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. BALL scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, BALL is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BALL was profitable.
BALL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BALL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years BALL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BALL (22.28%) is better than 95.65% of its industry peers.
BALL has a better Return On Equity (62.76%) than 95.65% of its industry peers.
BALL has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.62%) than 60.87% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BALL is significantly below the industry average of 382233.10%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 22.28% | ||
| ROE | 62.76% | ||
| ROIC | 7.62% |
ROA(3y)3.91%
ROA(5y)3.64%
ROE(3y)21.25%
ROE(5y)20.16%
ROIC(3y)8.56%
ROIC(5y)8.1%
1.3 Margins
BALL's Profit Margin of 34.05% is amongst the best of the industry. BALL outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BALL has grown nicely.
BALL has a Operating Margin of 10.47%. This is in the better half of the industry: BALL outperforms 69.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BALL has grown nicely.
BALL has a Gross Margin (20.69%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BALL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.47% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 34.05% | ||
| GM | 20.69% |
OM growth 3Y-1.81%
OM growth 5Y2.82%
PM growth 3Y0.49%
PM growth 5Y5.25%
GM growth 3Y-3.02%
GM growth 5Y-0.74%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BALL is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BALL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BALL has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for BALL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BALL has an Altman-Z score of 2.63. 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 an excellent Altman-Z score value of 2.63, BALL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86 indicates that BALL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BALL (0.86) is better than 65.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.63 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC7.16%
2.3 Liquidity
BALL has a Current Ratio of 1.09. This is a normal value and indicates that BALL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.09, BALL is not doing good in the industry: 82.61% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.82 indicates that BALL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BALL has a worse Quick ratio (0.82) than 60.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BALL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 21.01%, which is quite impressive.
BALL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.85% yearly.
BALL shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -13.09%.
Measured over the past years, BALL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.81% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.01%
EPS 3Y-0.57%
EPS 5Y5.85%
EPS Q2Q%9.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.09%
Revenue growth 3Y5.99%
Revenue growth 5Y3.81%
Sales Q2Q%-13.69%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.59% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.21% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.66%
EPS Next 2Y11.28%
EPS Next 3Y11.51%
EPS Next 5Y10.59%
Revenue Next Year-16.15%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.77%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.42%
Revenue Next 5Y0.21%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.88 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BALL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BALL indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BALL is more expensive than 60.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BALL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.43, which indicates a correct valuation of BALL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BALL is valued a bit more expensive than 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.65, BALL is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BALL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.94 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates BALL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
BALL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.85
PEG (5Y)3.06
EPS Next 2Y11.28%
EPS Next 3Y11.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.38%, BALL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.91, BALL is paying slightly less dividend.
BALL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.24.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.38% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BALL grows each year by 14.88%, 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)14.88%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years29
5.3 Sustainability
5.91% 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 the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP5.91%
EPS Next 2Y11.28%
EPS Next 3Y11.51%
BALL CORP
NYSE:BALL (12/18/2024, 8:04:07 PM)
After market: 55.61 0 (0%)55.61
-2.14 (-3.71%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
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Market Cap16.60B
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| Dividend Yield | 1.38% |
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Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | 17.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.43 | ||
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PEG (NY)1.85
PEG (5Y)3.06
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 22.28% | ||
| ROE | 62.76% | ||
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| OM | 10.47% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 34.05% | ||
| GM | 20.69% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.65
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)21.01%
EPS 3Y-0.57%
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EPS Next Y9.66%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.09%
Revenue growth 3Y5.99%
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