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
- BALL had positive earnings in the past year.
- BALL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years BALL has always 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 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- BALL has a Return On Equity of 16.82%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BALL outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- BALL has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.61%) than 80.95% of its industry peers.
- BALL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.14%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.91%.
- 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
- The Profit Margin of BALL (6.93%) is better than 80.95% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BALL has grown nicely.
- BALL has a Operating Margin of 10.56%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BALL outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
- BALL's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- BALL has a Gross Margin (19.59%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BALL has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BALL is 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.
- BALL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.51 indicates that BALL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- BALL has a better Altman-Z score (2.51) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.90, BALL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- BALL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.29. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- BALL has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.29) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.51 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC7.6%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.11 indicates that BALL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- BALL has a Current ratio of 1.11. This is in the lower half of the industry: BALL underperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.75 indicates that BALL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of BALL (0.75) is worse than 76.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. BALL Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.25% over the past year.
- 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.
- 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
- BALL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.17% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.69% on average over the next years.
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
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. BALL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- BALL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.01.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BALL is on the same level as its industry peers.
- BALL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.77, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.10 indicates a correct valuation of BALL.
- 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 21.75, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.1 |
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 a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BALL is cheaper than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- BALL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of BALL 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)1.34
PEG (5Y)4.32
EPS Next 2Y13.01%
EPS Next 3Y12.46%
5. BALL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- BALL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.27%.
- BALL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.69.
- BALL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.27% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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.
- The dividend of BALL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP24.12%
EPS Next 2Y13.01%
EPS Next 3Y12.46%
BALL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
61.08
+0.79 (+1.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Industry Strength56.52
Industry Growth80.75
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners91.04%
Inst Owner Change0.06%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change2%
Market Cap16.26B
Revenue(TTM)13.16B
Net Income(TTM)912.00M
Analysts81.9
Price Target72.64 (18.93%)
Short Float %2.37%
Short Ratio2.93
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.27% |
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)-0.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.1 | ||
| P/S | 1.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.88 | ||
| P/B | 3 | ||
| P/tB | 270.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.85 |
EPS(TTM)3.59
EY5.88%
EPS(NY)4.05
Fwd EY6.62%
FCF(TTM)2.96
FCFY4.85%
OCF(TTM)4.74
OCFY7.76%
SpS49.45
BVpS20.37
TBVpS0.23
PEG (NY)1.34
PEG (5Y)4.32
Graham Number40.5616 (-33.59%)
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 | 2.51 |
F-Score6
WACC7.6%
ROIC/WACC1
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 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 8 / 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%.