BALL CORP (BALL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:BALL • US0584981064
66.03 USD
-0.28 (-0.42%)
At close: Feb 19, 2026
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After Hours: 2/19/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- BALL had positive earnings in the past year.
- BALL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years BALL has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years BALL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.67%, BALL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of BALL (16.82%) is better than 77.27% of its industry peers.
- BALL has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.62%. This is in the better half of the industry: BALL outperforms 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 7.54%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (7.14%) for BALL is below the current ROIC(7.62%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.67% | ||
| ROE | 16.82% | ||
| ROIC | 7.62% |
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 77.27% of its industry peers.
- BALL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- BALL has a Operating Margin of 10.56%. This is in the better half of the industry: BALL outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
- BALL's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- BALL's Gross Margin of 19.59% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BALL outperforms 40.91% of its industry peers.
- 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- BALL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- BALL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- BALL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- BALL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- 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.
- BALL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 8.90. This is in the better half of the industry: BALL outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.29 is on the high side and indicates that BALL has dependencies on debt financing.
- BALL's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.29 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BALL is outperformed by 63.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC8.33%
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.
- The Current ratio of BALL (1.11) is worse than 81.82% of its industry peers.
- 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 has a worse Quick ratio (0.75) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.25% over the past year.
- BALL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.93% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, BALL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.58% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.24% on average over the past years.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.17% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- BALL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.69% yearly.
EPS Next Y12.9%
EPS Next 2Y12.49%
EPS Next 3Y12.27%
EPS Next 5Y12.17%
Revenue Next Year4.59%
Revenue Next 2Y3.99%
Revenue Next 3Y4.33%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.39 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BALL.
- BALL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- BALL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.09, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- BALL is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.29.
- 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 (27.98), we can say BALL is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- BALL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as 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 | 22.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.71 |
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.
- BALL's earnings are expected to grow with 12.27% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)4.67
EPS Next 2Y12.49%
EPS Next 3Y12.27%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- BALL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.20%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.18, BALL is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, BALL is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BALL has a limited annual growth rate of 5.42%.
- BALL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- BALL has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.42%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years29
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 2Y12.49%
EPS Next 3Y12.27%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners89.43%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner Change3.41%
Market Cap17.70B
Revenue(TTM)13.16B
Net Income(TTM)912.00M
Analysts80
Price Target63.75 (-3.45%)
Short Float %2.17%
Short Ratio2.33
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% |
Yearly Dividend0.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.42%
DP24.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years29
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)3.98%
PT rev (3m)0.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.78%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.29 | ||
| P/S | 1.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.02 | ||
| P/B | 3.26 | ||
| P/tB | 294.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.71 |
EPS(TTM)3.59
EY5.44%
EPS(NY)4.05
Fwd EY6.14%
FCF(TTM)2.94
FCFY4.45%
OCF(TTM)4.71
OCFY7.13%
SpS49.11
BVpS20.23
TBVpS0.22
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)4.67
Graham Number40.42
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.67% | ||
| ROE | 16.82% | ||
| ROCE | 9.9% | ||
| ROIC | 7.62% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.34% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.33% | ||
| 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)7.68%
ROICexc(5y)7.82%
ROICexgc(3y)13.51%
ROICexgc(5y)13.98%
ROCE(3y)9.36%
ROCE(5y)9.69%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.16%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.31%
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 | 3.47 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 76.21% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.72% | ||
| Profit Quality | 86.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC8.33%
ROIC/WACC0.91
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 Y12.9%
EPS Next 2Y12.49%
EPS Next 3Y12.27%
EPS Next 5Y12.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.58%
Revenue growth 3Y-5%
Revenue growth 5Y2.24%
Sales Q2Q%16.22%
Revenue Next Year4.59%
Revenue Next 2Y3.99%
Revenue Next 3Y4.33%
Revenue Next 5Y4.69%
EBIT growth 1Y14.97%
EBIT growth 3Y2.65%
EBIT growth 5Y1.9%
EBIT Next Year40.25%
EBIT Next 3Y16.41%
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 FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BALL.
Can you provide the valuation status for BALL CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BALL CORP (BALL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is BALL CORP (BALL) stock?
BALL CORP (BALL) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BALL CORP (BALL) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BALL CORP (BALL) is 18.39 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.26.
What is the financial health of BALL CORP (BALL) stock?
The financial health rating of BALL CORP (BALL) is 2 / 10.