BALL CORP (BALL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:BALL • US0584981064
66.205 USD
-0.27 (-0.4%)
Last: Feb 9, 2026, 01:58 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. While BALL has a great profitability rating, there are quite some 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.
- 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 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.82%, BALL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BALL is in line with the industry average of 7.59%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.62%) 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 | 7.62% |
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
- BALL has a better Profit Margin (6.93%) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BALL has grown nicely.
- BALL's Operating Margin of 10.56% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BALL outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
- BALL's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 19.59%, BALL is doing worse than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BALL is destroying value.
- BALL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- 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
- 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.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.90, BALL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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/WACC0.89
WACC8.55%
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 86.36% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.75 indicates that BALL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.75, BALL is not doing good in the industry: 81.82% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. Growth
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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.93% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has grown by 11.58% in the past year. This is quite good.
- 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
- BALL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.41% yearly.
- BALL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.35% yearly.
EPS Next Y12.9%
EPS Next 2Y12.49%
EPS Next 3Y12.27%
EPS Next 5Y10.41%
Revenue Next Year4.59%
Revenue Next 2Y3.99%
Revenue Next 3Y4.33%
Revenue Next 5Y4.35%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- BALL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.44.
- 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 27.93, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.33 indicates a correct valuation of BALL.
- BALL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.77. BALL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- BALL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- BALL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BALL is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.74 |
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 decent 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 12.27% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)4.69
EPS Next 2Y12.49%
EPS Next 3Y12.27%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.20%, BALL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.27, 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 | 1.2% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BALL has a limited annual growth rate of 5.42%.
- 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)5.42%
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.
- The dividend of BALL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP24.12%
EPS Next 2Y12.49%
EPS Next 3Y12.27%
NYSE:BALL (2/9/2026, 1:58:02 PM)
66.205
-0.27 (-0.4%)
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 Cap17.74B
Revenue(TTM)13.16B
Net Income(TTM)912.00M
Analysts76.52
Price Target63.75 (-3.71%)
Short Float %2.11%
Short Ratio2.31
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)0.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.33 | ||
| P/S | 1.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.06 | ||
| P/B | 3.27 | ||
| P/tB | 295.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.74 |
EPS(TTM)3.59
EY5.42%
EPS(NY)4.05
Fwd EY6.12%
FCF(TTM)2.94
FCFY4.44%
OCF(TTM)4.71
OCFY7.11%
SpS49.11
BVpS20.23
TBVpS0.22
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)4.69
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
WACC8.55%
ROIC/WACC0.89
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 5Y10.41%
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 5Y4.35%
EBIT growth 1Y14.97%
EBIT growth 3Y2.65%
EBIT growth 5Y1.9%
EBIT Next Year40.25%
EBIT Next 3Y16.41%
EBIT Next 5Y13.06%
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.
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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 18.44 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.27.
What is the financial health of BALL CORP (BALL) stock?
The financial health rating of BALL CORP (BALL) is 2 / 10.