BALL CORP (BALL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:BALL - US0584981064 - Common Stock
48.165 USD
+0.62 (+1.29%)
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 has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. BALL has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
BALL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years BALL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BALL's Return On Assets of 2.99% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BALL outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BALL (10.68%) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
BALL has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.52%. This is in the better half of the industry: BALL outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
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 7.27%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.96%) for BALL is below the current ROIC(7.52%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.48%, BALL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
BALL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BALL has a Operating Margin of 10.78%. This is in the better half 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 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BALL is destroying value.
BALL has less shares outstanding than it did 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
BALL has an Altman-Z score of 2.37. 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 (2.37) than 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 18.69, BALL is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.26 is on the high side and indicates that BALL has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.26, BALL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.37 |
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC8.12%
2.3 Liquidity
BALL has a Current Ratio of 1.00. This is a bad value and indicates that BALL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.67, BALL is not doing good in the industry: 77.27% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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 12.54%, 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.
BALL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.20%.
BALL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.55% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.54%
EPS 3Y-3.15%
EPS 5Y4.53%
EPS Q2Q%21.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.12%
Revenue growth 5Y0.55%
Sales Q2Q%12.81%
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 5.23% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.5%
EPS Next 2Y13.88%
EPS Next 3Y12.37%
EPS Next 5Y10.97%
Revenue Next Year8.31%
Revenue Next 2Y5.72%
Revenue Next 3Y4.98%
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.
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 14.12, BALL is valued correctly.
72.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BALL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BALL to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.53), we can say BALL is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.72 indicates a reasonable valuation of BALL.
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 valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.04.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.72 |
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.
BALL's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.07 |
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.
BALL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BALL's earnings are expected to grow with 12.37% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.91
PEG (5Y)3.12
EPS Next 2Y13.88%
EPS Next 3Y12.37%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.67%, BALL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.38, BALL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, BALL is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.67% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BALL grows each year by 7.90%, which is quite nice.
BALL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 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 2Y13.88%
EPS Next 3Y12.37%
NYSE:BALL (10/16/2025, 11:25:06 AM)
48.165
+0.62 (+1.29%)
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 Change0.8%
Market Cap13.11B
Analysts75.45
Price Target66.23 (37.51%)
Short Float %2.06%
Short Ratio2.34
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.67% |
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)0.13%
PT rev (3m)5.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.72 | ||
| P/S | 1.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.87 | ||
| P/B | 2.52 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.07 |
EPS(TTM)3.41
EY7.08%
EPS(NY)4.11
Fwd EY8.53%
FCF(TTM)1.38
FCFY2.87%
OCF(TTM)2.86
OCFY5.93%
SpS45.55
BVpS19.13
TBVpS-0.85
PEG (NY)0.91
PEG (5Y)3.12
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%
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 | 1.26 | ||
| 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 | 2.37 |
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)12.54%
EPS 3Y-3.15%
EPS 5Y4.53%
EPS Q2Q%21.62%
EPS Next Y15.5%
EPS Next 2Y13.88%
EPS Next 3Y12.37%
EPS Next 5Y10.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.12%
Revenue growth 5Y0.55%
Sales Q2Q%12.81%
Revenue Next Year8.31%
Revenue Next 2Y5.72%
Revenue Next 3Y4.98%
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%