BALL CORP (BALL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BALL - US0584981064 - Common Stock
49.03 USD
-0.5 (-1.01%)
49.03 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to BALL. BALL was compared to 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 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.
BALL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.63%, BALL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
BALL has a better Return On Equity (12.49%) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
BALL has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.38%. This is in the better half of the industry: BALL outperforms 72.73% 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 7.62%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.38%) for BALL is above the 3 year average (6.96%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.63% | ||
| ROE | 12.49% | ||
| ROIC | 7.38% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.36%, BALL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
BALL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BALL has a better Operating Margin (10.73%) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BALL has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 19.86%, BALL is not doing good in the industry: 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 | 10.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.36% | ||
| GM | 19.86% |
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.
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
Compared to 1 year ago, BALL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.45 indicates that BALL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
BALL's Altman-Z score of 2.45 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BALL outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BALL is 51.49, which is on the high side as it means it would take BALL, 51.49 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 51.49, BALL is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.28 is on the high side and indicates that BALL has dependencies on debt financing.
BALL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.28. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BALL outperforms 40.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 51.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.45 |
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC8.16%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.10 indicates that BALL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.10, BALL is not doing good in the industry: 81.82% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that BALL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BALL has a worse Quick ratio (0.72) than 77.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.18% 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 small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.05%.
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)3.05%
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.26% on average over the next years.
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 5Y5.26%
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
BALL is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.93.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BALL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.11, BALL is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.05, the valuation of BALL can be described as correct.
68.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BALL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
BALL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.21.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BALL.
68.18% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BALL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 93.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.97 |
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 1.61%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.34, BALL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
BALL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.61% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BALL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.90%!
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)7.9%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years29
5.3 Sustainability
BALL pays out 33.09% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BALL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP33.09%
EPS Next 2Y13.29%
EPS Next 3Y11.72%
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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 Cap13.14B
Revenue(TTM)12.69B
Net Income(TTM)680.00M
Analysts73.91
Price Target61.14 (24.7%)
Short Float %1.68%
Short Ratio1.55
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.61% |
Yearly Dividend0.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.9%
DP33.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years29
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.3%
Max EPS beat(2)1.44%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.19%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.3%
Max EPS beat(4)6.66%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.79%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.05%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.68%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.07%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.72%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.06%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.07%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.8%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.04%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.4%
PT rev (1m)-7.69%
PT rev (3m)-7.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.05 | ||
| P/S | 1.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 93.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.85 | ||
| P/B | 2.41 | ||
| P/tB | 238.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.97 |
EPS(TTM)3.52
EY7.18%
EPS(NY)4.07
Fwd EY8.3%
FCF(TTM)0.52
FCFY1.07%
OCF(TTM)2.06
OCFY4.19%
SpS47.37
BVpS20.32
TBVpS0.21
PEG (NY)0.91
PEG (5Y)3.07
Graham Number40.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.63% | ||
| ROE | 12.49% | ||
| ROCE | 9.81% | ||
| ROIC | 7.38% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.87% | ||
| OM | 10.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.36% | ||
| GM | 19.86% | ||
| FCFM | 1.1% |
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 Turnover0.68
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 51.49 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.52 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 66.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.24% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 27.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | 20.59% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.45 |
F-Score5
WACC8.16%
ROIC/WACC0.9
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)3.05%
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 5Y5.26%
EBIT growth 1Y5.58%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.19%
EBIT growth 5Y3.07%
EBIT Next Year40.61%
EBIT Next 3Y15.53%
EBIT Next 5Y11.39%
FCF growth 1Y-67.67%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-66.65%
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.