BALL CORP (BALL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:BALL - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US0584981064 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
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 some minor 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.
BALL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BALL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
BALL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BALL has a Return On Assets of 2.78%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BALL outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.13%, BALL is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of BALL (7.34%) is better than 68.18% 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 7.48%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.96%) for BALL is below the current ROIC(7.34%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.78% | ||
| ROE | 9.13% | ||
| ROIC | 7.34% |
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.18%, BALL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BALL has grown nicely.
BALL's Operating Margin of 10.75% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BALL outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BALL has grown nicely.
BALL has a Gross Margin (20.42%) which 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.18% | ||
| GM | 20.42% |
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
BALL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying 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 better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
BALL has an Altman-Z score of 2.55. 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 (2.55) than 86.36% of its industry peers.
BALL has a debt to FCF ratio of 23.49. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BALL would need 23.49 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BALL's Debt to FCF ratio of 23.49 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BALL outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.14 is on the high side and indicates that BALL has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BALL (1.14) is better than 68.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 23.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.55 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC7.35%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.04 indicates that BALL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BALL's Current ratio of 1.04 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BALL is outperformed by 72.73% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.70 indicates that BALL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BALL (0.70) is worse than 68.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.07% 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 4.53% on average per year.
BALL shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.41%.
Measured over the past years, BALL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.55% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.07%
EPS 3Y-3.15%
EPS 5Y4.53%
EPS Q2Q%11.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.41%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.12%
Revenue growth 5Y0.55%
Sales Q2Q%7.76%
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 11.14% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.22% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y13.94%
EPS Next 2Y13.32%
EPS Next 3Y12.31%
EPS Next 5Y11.14%
Revenue Next Year4.78%
Revenue Next 2Y3.8%
Revenue Next 3Y3.62%
Revenue Next 5Y4.22%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.60, BALL is valued correctly.
63.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BALL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
BALL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.60.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.25, the valuation of BALL can be described as correct.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as BALL.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.43. BALL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.25 |
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 in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 53.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.33 |
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.
BALL's earnings are expected to grow with 12.31% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)3.66
EPS Next 2Y13.32%
EPS Next 3Y12.31%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BALL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.50%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
BALL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.20.
BALL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
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
BALL pays out 47.41% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP47.41%
EPS Next 2Y13.32%
EPS Next 3Y12.31%
NYSE:BALL (5/21/2025, 11:06:00 AM)
53.94
-0.39 (-0.72%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners85.12%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change4.67%
Market Cap15.23B
Analysts76.52
Price Target61.52 (14.05%)
Short Float %1.8%
Short Ratio1.89
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
Yearly Dividend0.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.9%
DP47.41%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years29
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.8%
Min EPS beat(2)2.94%
Max EPS beat(2)6.66%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.39%
Min EPS beat(4)2.94%
Max EPS beat(4)6.66%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.55%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.57%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.44%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.91%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.36%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.91%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.52%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.11%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.5%
PT rev (1m)-4.42%
PT rev (3m)-11.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.53%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.25 | ||
| P/S | 1.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 53.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.85 | ||
| P/B | 2.77 | ||
| P/tB | 76.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.33 |
EPS(TTM)3.25
EY6.03%
EPS(NY)4.07
Fwd EY7.55%
FCF(TTM)1.01
FCFY1.88%
OCF(TTM)2.47
OCFY4.58%
SpS42.56
BVpS19.48
TBVpS0.7
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)3.66
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.78% | ||
| ROE | 9.13% | ||
| ROCE | 9.79% | ||
| ROIC | 7.34% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.59% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.91% | ||
| OM | 10.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.18% | ||
| GM | 20.42% | ||
| FCFM | 2.38% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-4.58%
ROICexcg 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 | 1.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 23.49 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.31 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 68.16% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.42% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 36.78% | ||
| Profit Quality | 56.97% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.55 |
F-Score5
WACC7.35%
ROIC/WACC1
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)12.07%
EPS 3Y-3.15%
EPS 5Y4.53%
EPS Q2Q%11.76%
EPS Next Y13.94%
EPS Next 2Y13.32%
EPS Next 3Y12.31%
EPS Next 5Y11.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.41%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.12%
Revenue growth 5Y0.55%
Sales Q2Q%7.76%
Revenue Next Year4.78%
Revenue Next 2Y3.8%
Revenue Next 3Y3.62%
Revenue Next 5Y4.22%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.69%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.19%
EBIT growth 5Y3.07%
EBIT Next Year38.23%
EBIT Next 3Y14.58%
EBIT Next 5Y11.17%
FCF growth 1Y135.66%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-16.02%
OCF growth 3Y-59.72%
OCF growth 5Y-40.55%