BALL CORP (BALL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:BALL • US0584981064
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This BALL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BALL Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BALL was profitable.
- BALL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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
- The Return On Assets of BALL (4.67%) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
- BALL's Return On Equity of 16.82% is amongst the best of the industry. BALL outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
- BALL has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.61%) 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 7.18%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.61%) 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 | 7.61% |
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's Profit Margin of 6.93% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BALL outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BALL has grown nicely.
- 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.
- The Gross Margin of BALL (19.59%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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. BALL Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- BALL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- BALL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, BALL has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for BALL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- BALL has an Altman-Z score of 2.55. 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 has a better Altman-Z score (2.55) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
- BALL has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.90. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as BALL would need 8.90 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- BALL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (8.90) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
- BALL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.29. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- BALL has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.29) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.55 |
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC7.57%
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.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.11, BALL is not doing good in the industry: 72.73% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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 72.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. BALL Growth Analysis
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.
- BALL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.58%.
- Measured over the past years, BALL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.24% on average per year.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, BALL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.17% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, BALL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.69% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.7%
EPS Next 2Y13.01%
EPS Next 3Y12.46%
EPS Next 5Y12.17%
Revenue Next Year7.75%
Revenue Next 2Y5.61%
Revenue Next 3Y5.13%
Revenue Next 5Y4.69%
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.
4. BALL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- BALL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.96.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BALL is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BALL to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.87), we can say BALL is valued slightly cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.94, the valuation of BALL can be described as correct.
- BALL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BALL to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.51), we can say BALL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.94 |
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.
- BALL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.4 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as BALL's earnings are expected to grow with 12.46% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)4.56
EPS Next 2Y13.01%
EPS Next 3Y12.46%
5. BALL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.26%, BALL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.55, BALL is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, BALL is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.26% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BALL has a limited annual growth rate of 5.51%.
- BALL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- BALL has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.51%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years30
5.3 Sustainability
- 24.12% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BALL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- BALL's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP24.12%
EPS Next 2Y13.01%
EPS Next 3Y12.46%
BALL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
64.48
+1.11 (+1.75%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners91.04%
Inst Owner Change0.05%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change2%
Market Cap17.16B
Revenue(TTM)13.16B
Net Income(TTM)912.00M
Analysts81.9
Price Target72.64 (12.66%)
Short Float %1.96%
Short Ratio2.27
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.26% |
Yearly Dividend0.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.51%
DP24.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years30
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)0.73%
PT rev (3m)15.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.76%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.94 | ||
| P/S | 1.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.6 | ||
| P/B | 3.17 | ||
| P/tB | 286.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.4 |
EPS(TTM)3.59
EY5.57%
EPS(NY)4.05
Fwd EY6.27%
FCF(TTM)2.96
FCFY4.59%
OCF(TTM)4.74
OCFY7.35%
SpS49.45
BVpS20.37
TBVpS0.23
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)4.56
Graham Number40.5616 (-37.09%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.67% | ||
| ROE | 16.82% | ||
| ROCE | 9.9% | ||
| ROIC | 7.61% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.33% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.29% | ||
| 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)7.67%
ROICexc(5y)7.82%
ROICexgc(3y)13.5%
ROICexgc(5y)13.97%
ROCE(3y)9.36%
ROCE(5y)9.69%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.91%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.43%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.28%
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 | 3.48 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 76.21% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.38 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.72% | ||
| Profit Quality | 86.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.55 |
F-Score6
WACC7.57%
ROIC/WACC1.01
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 Y12.7%
EPS Next 2Y13.01%
EPS Next 3Y12.46%
EPS Next 5Y12.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.58%
Revenue growth 3Y-5%
Revenue growth 5Y2.24%
Sales Q2Q%16.22%
Revenue Next Year7.75%
Revenue Next 2Y5.61%
Revenue Next 3Y5.13%
Revenue Next 5Y4.69%
EBIT growth 1Y14.97%
EBIT growth 3Y2.65%
EBIT growth 5Y1.9%
EBIT Next Year41.28%
EBIT Next 3Y16.65%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BALL.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BALL CORP (BALL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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BALL CORP (BALL) has a profitability rating of 7 / 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 12.7% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of BALL CORP (BALL) stock?
The dividend rating of BALL CORP (BALL) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 24.12%.