BALL CORP (BALL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:BALL - US0584981064 - Common Stock
49.2 USD
+0.16 (+0.33%)
49.2 USD
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BALL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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.
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
BALL's Return On Assets of 2.99% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BALL outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.68%, BALL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
BALL has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.52%) than 68.18% 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 7.26%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.96%) for BALL is below the current ROIC(7.52%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.99% | ||
| ROE | 10.68% | ||
| ROIC | 7.52% |
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 Profit Margin of 4.48%. This is in the better half of the industry: BALL outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BALL has grown nicely.
BALL has a better Operating Margin (10.78%) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
BALL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BALL has a worse Gross Margin (20.17%) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
BALL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.48% | ||
| GM | 20.17% |
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 just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BALL is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BALL has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for BALL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BALL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.39 indicates that BALL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of BALL (2.39) is better than 77.27% of its industry peers.
BALL has a debt to FCF ratio of 18.69. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BALL would need 18.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BALL (18.69) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BALL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.26. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BALL (1.26) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.39 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC7.52%
2.3 Liquidity
BALL has a Current Ratio of 1.00. 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 worse Current ratio (1.00) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.67 indicates that BALL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BALL (0.67) is worse than 77.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.54% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.53% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.20% in the past year.
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)12.54%
EPS 3Y-3.15%
EPS 5Y4.53%
EPS Q2Q%21.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.12%
Revenue growth 5Y0.55%
Sales Q2Q%12.81%
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.23% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.27%
EPS Next 2Y13.98%
EPS Next 3Y11.87%
EPS Next 5Y10.97%
Revenue Next Year8.3%
Revenue Next 2Y5.72%
Revenue Next 3Y4.97%
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.
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
BALL is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.43.
72.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BALL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.41. BALL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
BALL is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.95.
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 22.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BALL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BALL is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.28 |
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)0.94
PEG (5Y)3.18
EPS Next 2Y13.98%
EPS Next 3Y11.87%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BALL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.56%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.24, BALL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, BALL is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.56% |
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 41.55% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of BALL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP41.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.98%
EPS Next 3Y11.87%
49.2
+0.16 (+0.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.64%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner Change0.16%
Market Cap13.39B
Analysts74.55
Price Target66.15 (34.45%)
Short Float %2.35%
Short Ratio2.88
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.56% |
Yearly Dividend0.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.9%
DP41.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years29
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.05%
Min EPS beat(2)1.44%
Max EPS beat(2)6.66%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3.97%
Min EPS beat(4)1.44%
Max EPS beat(4)6.66%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)5.18%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)3.58%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.41%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.99%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.91%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.07%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.84%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.54%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.07%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.8%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.14%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.5%
PT rev (1m)0.48%
PT rev (3m)5.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.99%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.34%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.95 | ||
| P/S | 1.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.23 | ||
| P/B | 2.57 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.28 |
EPS(TTM)3.41
EY6.93%
EPS(NY)4.12
Fwd EY8.37%
FCF(TTM)1.38
FCFY2.81%
OCF(TTM)2.86
OCFY5.8%
SpS45.55
BVpS19.13
TBVpS-0.85
PEG (NY)0.94
PEG (5Y)3.18
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.99% | ||
| ROE | 10.68% | ||
| ROCE | 10.02% | ||
| ROIC | 7.52% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.11% | ||
| OM | 10.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.48% | ||
| GM | 20.17% | ||
| FCFM | 3.03% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-4.58%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.67
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.69 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.39 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 66.17% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.23% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 39.99% | ||
| Profit Quality | 67.63% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.39 |
F-Score5
WACC7.52%
ROIC/WACC1
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)12.54%
EPS 3Y-3.15%
EPS 5Y4.53%
EPS Q2Q%21.62%
EPS Next Y15.27%
EPS Next 2Y13.98%
EPS Next 3Y11.87%
EPS Next 5Y10.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.12%
Revenue growth 5Y0.55%
Sales Q2Q%12.81%
Revenue Next Year8.3%
Revenue Next 2Y5.72%
Revenue Next 3Y4.97%
Revenue Next 5Y5.23%
EBIT growth 1Y3.08%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.19%
EBIT growth 5Y3.07%
EBIT Next Year39.46%
EBIT Next 3Y15.4%
EBIT Next 5Y11.36%
FCF growth 1Y198.95%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-26.7%
OCF growth 3Y-59.72%
OCF growth 5Y-40.55%