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BALL CORP (BALL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:BALL - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US0584981064 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

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Fundamental Rating

4

Overall BALL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated BALL against 24 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 valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


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.
BALL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years BALL 4 years 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 0 1B -1B

1.2 Ratios

BALL has a Return On Assets of 22.28%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BALL outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
BALL's Return On Equity of 62.76% is amongst the best of the industry. BALL outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
BALL has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.62%) than 65.22% 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 7.64%.
Industry RankSector 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%
BALL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBALL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of BALL (34.05%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BALL has grown nicely.
BALL has a better Operating Margin (10.47%) than 73.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BALL has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of BALL (20.69%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BALL has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.47%
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%
BALL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBALL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5 10 15 20

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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.
There is no outstanding debt for BALL. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
BALL Yearly Shares OutstandingBALL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

BALL has an Altman-Z score of 2.51. 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 (2.51) than 78.26% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86 indicates that BALL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BALL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.86 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BALL outperforms 73.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.86
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.51
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC7.07%
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 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.09 indicates that BALL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BALL has a worse Current ratio (1.09) than 86.96% of its industry peers.
BALL has a Quick Ratio of 1.09. 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 Quick ratio (0.82) than 65.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.09
Quick Ratio 0.82
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 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.93% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.53% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.93%
EPS 3Y-3.15%
EPS 5Y4.53%
EPS Q2Q%7.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-15.37%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.01% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, BALL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.84% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.18%
EPS Next 2Y12.48%
EPS Next 3Y11.18%
EPS Next 5Y11.01%
Revenue Next Year2.88%
Revenue Next 2Y2.91%
Revenue Next 3Y3.81%
Revenue Next 5Y4.84%

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.
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 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 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.73, the valuation of BALL can be described as correct.
BALL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BALL to the average of the S&P500 Index (30.43), we can say BALL is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.89, BALL is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BALL is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.78. BALL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.73
Fwd PE 13.89
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

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BALL.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.72
BALL Per share dataBALL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

BALL's 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.
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)3.47
EPS Next 2Y12.48%
EPS Next 3Y11.18%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.62%, BALL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.19, BALL is paying slightly less dividend.
BALL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.30.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.62%

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
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

BALL pays out 5.91% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 2Y12.48%
EPS Next 3Y11.18%
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 0 500M -500M -1B
BALL Dividend Payout.BALL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BALL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BALL CORP

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)02-04 2025-02-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-24 2025-04-24/bmo
Inst Owners86.47%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner Change5.79%
Market Cap14.88B
Analysts76.52
Price Target69.73 (39.88%)
Short Float %2.21%
Short Ratio2.53
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.62%
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.88%
DP5.91%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years29
Ex-Date03-03 2025-03-03 (0.2)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.98%
Min EPS beat(2)3.12%
Max EPS beat(2)4.85%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.4%
Min EPS beat(4)3.07%
Max EPS beat(4)18.55%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.99%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.52%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.22%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.54%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.67%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.54%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.93%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.78%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.46%
PT rev (1m)-3.69%
PT rev (3m)-4.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.97%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.21%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.73
Fwd PE 13.89
P/S 1.21
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 42.38
P/B 2.23
P/tB 11.43
EV/EBITDA 9.72
EPS(TTM)3.17
EY6.36%
EPS(NY)3.59
Fwd EY7.2%
FCF(TTM)-0.81
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.18
OCFY2.36%
SpS41.28
BVpS22.39
TBVpS4.36
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)3.47
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 22.28%
ROE 62.76%
ROCE 9.42%
ROIC 7.62%
ROICexc 8.49%
ROICexgc 14.74%
OM 10.47%
PM (TTM) 34.05%
GM 20.69%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)3.91%
ROA(5y)3.64%
ROE(3y)21.25%
ROE(5y)20.16%
ROIC(3y)8.56%
ROIC(5y)8.1%
ROICexc(3y)8.96%
ROICexc(5y)8.77%
ROICexgc(3y)16.25%
ROICexgc(5y)17.95%
ROCE(3y)10.41%
ROCE(5y)9.81%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-0.81%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.59%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.56%
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%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.86
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 2.98
Cap/Depr 91.64%
Cap/Sales 4.81%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 18.13%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.09
Quick Ratio 0.82
Altman-Z 2.51
F-Score7
WACC7.07%
ROIC/WACC1.08
Cap/Depr(3y)214.86%
Cap/Depr(5y)179.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.23%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.07%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.93%
EPS 3Y-3.15%
EPS 5Y4.53%
EPS Q2Q%7.69%
EPS Next Y13.18%
EPS Next 2Y12.48%
EPS Next 3Y11.18%
EPS Next 5Y11.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-15.37%
Revenue Next Year2.88%
Revenue Next 2Y2.91%
Revenue Next 3Y3.81%
Revenue Next 5Y4.84%
EBIT growth 1Y1.57%
EBIT growth 3Y4.07%
EBIT growth 5Y6.74%
EBIT Next Year28.58%
EBIT Next 3Y12.23%
EBIT Next 5Y9.48%
FCF growth 1Y78.56%
FCF growth 3Y36.87%
FCF growth 5Y1.75%
OCF growth 1Y-46.82%
OCF growth 3Y9.17%
OCF growth 5Y3.53%