BALL CORP (BALL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:BALL - US0584981064 - Common Stock
48.935 USD
+0.55 (+1.15%)
Taking everything into account, BALL scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BALL was compared to 22 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. BALL scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. BALL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years BALL has been profitable.
BALL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BALL (2.99%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Equity of BALL (10.68%) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
BALL's Return On Invested Capital of 7.52% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BALL outperforms 72.73% 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 7.60%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.52%) for BALL is above the 3 year average (6.96%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.99% | ||
| ROE | 10.68% | ||
| ROIC | 7.52% |
ROA(3y)10%
ROA(5y)7.53%
ROE(3y)35.97%
ROE(5y)30%
ROIC(3y)6.96%
ROIC(5y)7.14%
1.3 Margins
BALL has a Profit Margin of 4.48%. This is in the better half of the industry: BALL outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BALL has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 10.78%, BALL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BALL has grown nicely.
BALL has a Gross Margin of 20.17%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BALL underperforms 63.64% of 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 | 10.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.48% | ||
| GM | 20.17% |
OM growth 3Y-1.12%
OM growth 5Y2.5%
PM growth 3Y74.85%
PM growth 5Y47.1%
GM growth 3Y1.59%
GM growth 5Y0.91%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BALL is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for BALL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BALL has less shares outstanding
BALL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.38 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 (2.38) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
BALL has a debt to FCF ratio of 18.69. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BALL would need 18.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 18.69, BALL is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
BALL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.26. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BALL has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.26) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.38 |
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC8.12%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.00 indicates that BALL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BALL has a worse Current ratio (1.00) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.67 indicates that BALL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BALL's Quick ratio of 0.67 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BALL is outperformed by 77.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.18% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.53% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.21% in the past year.
BALL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.55% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.18%
EPS 3Y-3.15%
EPS 5Y4.53%
EPS Q2Q%12.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.21%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.12%
Revenue growth 5Y0.55%
Sales Q2Q%9.64%
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 10.97% on average per year.
BALL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.23% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.24%
EPS Next 2Y13.29%
EPS Next 3Y11.72%
EPS Next 5Y10.97%
Revenue Next Year8.05%
Revenue Next 2Y5.6%
Revenue Next 3Y5%
Revenue Next 5Y5.23%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.90 indicates a correct valuation of BALL.
BALL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BALL is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
BALL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.67, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.03, the valuation of BALL can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BALL is valued a bit cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
BALL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 31.86.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.03 |
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.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as BALL.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BALL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of BALL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.91
PEG (5Y)3.07
EPS Next 2Y13.29%
EPS Next 3Y11.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BALL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.65%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
BALL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.51.
BALL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.65% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BALL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.90%!
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)7.9%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years29
5.3 Sustainability
41.55% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BALL. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of BALL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP41.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.29%
EPS Next 3Y11.72%
NYSE:BALL (11/7/2025, 10:30:02 AM)
48.935
+0.55 (+1.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.12%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner Change0.33%
Market Cap13.32B
Revenue(TTM)11.79B
Net Income(TTM)556.00M
Analysts73.91
Price Target63.25 (29.25%)
Short Float %2.24%
Short Ratio2.51
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.65% |
Yearly Dividend0.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.9%
DP41.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years29
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.05%
Min EPS beat(2)1.44%
Max EPS beat(2)6.66%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3.97%
Min EPS beat(4)1.44%
Max EPS beat(4)6.66%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)5.18%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)3.58%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.41%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.99%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.91%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.07%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.84%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.54%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.07%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.8%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.14%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.5%
PT rev (1m)-4.38%
PT rev (3m)-3.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.03 | ||
| P/S | 1.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.14 | ||
| P/B | 2.56 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.19 |
EPS(TTM)3.52
EY7.19%
EPS(NY)4.07
Fwd EY8.31%
FCF(TTM)1.38
FCFY2.82%
OCF(TTM)2.86
OCFY5.83%
SpS45.55
BVpS19.13
TBVpS-0.85
PEG (NY)0.91
PEG (5Y)3.07
Graham Number38.92
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.99% | ||
| ROE | 10.68% | ||
| ROCE | 10.02% | ||
| ROIC | 7.52% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.11% | ||
| OM | 10.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.48% | ||
| GM | 20.17% | ||
| FCFM | 3.03% |
ROA(3y)10%
ROA(5y)7.53%
ROE(3y)35.97%
ROE(5y)30%
ROIC(3y)6.96%
ROIC(5y)7.14%
ROICexc(3y)7.36%
ROICexc(5y)7.59%
ROICexgc(3y)13.16%
ROICexgc(5y)14.08%
ROCE(3y)9.38%
ROCE(5y)9.54%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.58%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-9.26%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.25%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.66%
OM growth 3Y-1.12%
OM growth 5Y2.5%
PM growth 3Y74.85%
PM growth 5Y47.1%
GM growth 3Y1.59%
GM growth 5Y0.91%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.69 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.39 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 66.17% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.23% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 39.99% | ||
| Profit Quality | 67.63% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.38 |
F-Score5
WACC8.12%
ROIC/WACC0.93
Cap/Depr(3y)158.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)177.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.09%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.18%
EPS 3Y-3.15%
EPS 5Y4.53%
EPS Q2Q%12.09%
EPS Next Y15.24%
EPS Next 2Y13.29%
EPS Next 3Y11.72%
EPS Next 5Y10.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.21%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.12%
Revenue growth 5Y0.55%
Sales Q2Q%9.64%
Revenue Next Year8.05%
Revenue Next 2Y5.6%
Revenue Next 3Y5%
Revenue Next 5Y5.23%
EBIT growth 1Y3.08%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.19%
EBIT growth 5Y3.07%
EBIT Next Year40.61%
EBIT Next 3Y15.53%
EBIT Next 5Y11.36%
FCF growth 1Y198.95%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-26.7%
OCF growth 3Y-59.72%
OCF growth 5Y-40.55%
BALL CORP / BALL FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BALL CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BALL.
What is the valuation status of BALL CORP (BALL) stock?
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 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for BALL stock?
The financial health rating of BALL CORP (BALL) is 3 / 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 15.24% in the next year.