BALL CORP (BALL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BALL - US0584981064 - Common Stock
52.27 USD
+0.04 (+0.08%)
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Overall BALL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BALL against 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 has a correct valuation and a medium 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
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.63%, BALL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 12.49%, BALL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
BALL's Return On Invested Capital of 7.38% 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 7.62%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.96%) for BALL is below the current ROIC(7.38%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
BALL has a better Profit Margin (5.36%) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
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.
BALL's Gross Margin of 19.86% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BALL is outperformed by 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 | 10.73% | ||
| 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.
BALL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BALL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
BALL has an Altman-Z score of 2.49. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.49, BALL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
BALL has a Debt to FCF ratio (51.49) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.28 is on the high side and indicates that BALL has dependencies on debt financing.
BALL's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.28 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BALL is outperformed by 63.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 51.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.49 |
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC8.16%
2.3 Liquidity
BALL has a Current Ratio of 1.10. This is a normal value and indicates that BALL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BALL has a Current ratio of 1.10. This is amonst the worse of the industry: BALL underperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that BALL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BALL's Quick ratio of 0.72 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BALL is outperformed by 81.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 |
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.
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
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 5.26% yearly.
EPS Next Y14.89%
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y10.97%
Revenue Next Year9%
Revenue Next 2Y6.57%
Revenue Next 3Y5.44%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.85, which indicates a correct valuation of BALL.
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.
BALL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
BALL is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.83.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BALL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.03. BALL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.83 |
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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BALL indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BALL is more expensive than 68.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 100.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.4 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BALL's earnings are expected to grow with 12.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1
PEG (5Y)3.28
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BALL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.53%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
BALL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.49.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, BALL has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.53% |
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
33.09% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BALL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BALL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP33.09%
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.56%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner Change1.05%
Market Cap14.01B
Revenue(TTM)12.69B
Net Income(TTM)680.00M
Analysts76.52
Price Target61.31 (17.29%)
Short Float %2.53%
Short Ratio2.26
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.53% |
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)-3.07%
PT rev (3m)-7.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.88%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.83 | ||
| P/S | 1.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 100.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 25.42 | ||
| P/B | 2.57 | ||
| P/tB | 254.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.4 |
EPS(TTM)3.52
EY6.73%
EPS(NY)4.07
Fwd EY7.79%
FCF(TTM)0.52
FCFY1%
OCF(TTM)2.06
OCFY3.93%
SpS47.37
BVpS20.32
TBVpS0.21
PEG (NY)1
PEG (5Y)3.28
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 | 2.49 |
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 Y14.89%
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y10.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.05%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.12%
Revenue growth 5Y0.55%
Sales Q2Q%9.64%
Revenue Next Year9%
Revenue Next 2Y6.57%
Revenue Next 3Y5.44%
Revenue Next 5Y5.26%
EBIT growth 1Y5.58%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.19%
EBIT growth 5Y3.07%
EBIT Next Year41.56%
EBIT Next 3Y15.62%
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 14.89% in the next year.