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Ball Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries (collectively, Ball, the company, we or our) is one of the world’s leading suppliers of aluminum packaging for the beverage, personal care and household products industries. The company was organized in 1880 and incorporated in the state of Indiana, United States of America (U.S.), in 1922. Our sustainable, aluminum packaging products are produced for a variety of end uses and are manufactured in facilities around the world. In 2025, our total consolidated net sales were $13.16 billion. Our largest product line is aluminum beverage containers and we also produce extruded aluminum aerosol containers, recloseable aluminum bottles across multiple consumer categories and aluminum slugs. We sell our aluminum packaging products globally to large multinational beverage, personal care and household products companies with which we have developed long-term relationships.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 13.2B | 13.2B | 11.8B | 12.1B | 15.3B | 13.8B |
| Net Income | 912M | 912M | 4.0B | 707M | 719M | 878M |
| EPS | $3.30 | $3.30 | $13.00 | $2.23 | $2.25 | $2.65 |
| Free Cash Flow | 788M | 788M | -369M | 818M | -1.4B | 34M |
| ROIC | 10.3% | 11.5% | - | 8.1% | 7.8% | 10.6% |
| Gross Margin | 19.6% | 19.6% | 20.7% | 19.1% | 16.8% | 19.7% |
| Debt/Equity | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.03 | 2.56 | 2.99 | 2.14 |
| Dividends/Share | $0.80 | $0.80 | $0.80 | $0.80 | $0.80 | $0.70 |
| Operating Income | 1.5B | 1.5B | - | 1.3B | 1.2B | 1.3B |
| Operating Margin | 11.1% | 11.1% | - | 10.6% | 7.9% | 9.3% |
| ROE | 16.8% | 16.2% | 68.4% | 18.8% | 20.8% | 24.2% |
| Shares Outstanding | 276M | 276M | 308M | 317M | 320M | 331M |
BALL Corp passes 7 of 9 quality checks, indicating strong fundamentals.
BALL Corp trades at 19.3x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 32.6x, suggesting it is currently Cheap relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 22.3x vs a median of 20.5x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 9.5% with a gross margin of 19.2%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 8.8%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is -15.6%.
BALL Corp (BALL) has a current P/E ratio of 19.3, compared to its historical median P/E of 32.6. The stock is currently considered Cheap based on its historical valuation range.
BALL Corp (BALL) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 9.5%. This is below average and may indicate limited pricing power.
BALL Corp (BALL) has a market capitalization of $17.6B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
Yes, BALL Corp (BALL) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 1.25%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 7.52%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, BALL Corp (BALL) appears cheap. The current P/E of 19.3 is 41% below its historical median of 32.6. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 38.2%.
BALL Corp (BALL) operates in the Metal Cans industry, within the Industrials sector.
BALL Corp (BALL) reported annual revenue of $13.2 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
BALL Corp (BALL) has a net profit margin of 6.9%. This is a modest margin.
BALL Corp (BALL) generated $788 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
BALL Corp (BALL) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30. This indicates moderate leverage.
BALL Corp (BALL) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $3.30 in its most recent fiscal year.
BALL Corp (BALL) has a return on equity (ROE) of 16.2%. This indicates the company generates strong returns for shareholders.
BALL Corp (BALL) has a 5-year average gross margin of 19.2%. This lower margin is typical of capital-intensive or commodity businesses.
The Ledger Terminal provides 18 years of financial data for BALL Corp (BALL), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
BALL Corp (BALL) has a book value per share of $19.62, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.
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