BALL CORP (BALL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:BALL - US0584981064 - Common Stock
48.98 USD
+0.6 (+1.24%)
48.98 USD
0 (0%)
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 belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are 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.
Each year in the past 5 years BALL has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BALL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BALL has a Return On Assets (2.99%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BALL's Return On Equity of 10.68% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BALL outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.52%, BALL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
BALL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.96%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.62%.
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 better Profit Margin (4.48%) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
BALL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BALL's Operating Margin of 10.78% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BALL outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
BALL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BALL has a worse Gross Margin (20.17%) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
BALL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
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
An Altman-Z score of 2.39 indicates that BALL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
BALL has a Altman-Z score of 2.39. This is amongst the best in the industry. BALL outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BALL is 18.69, which is on the high side as it means it would take BALL, 18.69 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BALL's Debt to FCF ratio of 18.69 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BALL outperforms 40.91% of its industry peers.
BALL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.26. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.26, BALL is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.39 |
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC8.09%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.00 indicates that BALL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BALL (1.00) is worse 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 has a worse Quick ratio (0.67) than 77.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BALL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.18%, which is quite good.
BALL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.53% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.21% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.55% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.97% 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 5.23% on average per year.
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
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.91, the valuation of BALL can be described as correct.
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.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BALL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.06), we can say BALL is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.04, BALL is valued correctly.
BALL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.73, BALL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.04 |
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 | 35.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.27 |
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 3.56.
BALL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.65% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BALL grows each year by 7.90%, which is quite nice.
BALL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 41.55% 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.
DP41.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.29%
EPS Next 3Y11.72%
48.98
+0.6 (+1.24%)
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 Cap13.33B
Revenue(TTM)11.79B
Net Income(TTM)556.00M
Analysts73.91
Price Target63.25 (29.13%)
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)-4.5%
PT rev (3m)-3.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.04 | ||
| P/S | 1.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.16 | ||
| P/B | 2.56 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.27 |
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 | 2.39 |
F-Score5
WACC8.09%
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
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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.