Ball Valuation

BALL Stock  USD 56.87  0.30  0.53%   
At this time, the firm appears to be undervalued. Ball shows a prevailing Real Value of $59.86 per share. The current price of the firm is $56.87. Our model approximates the value of Ball from analyzing the firm fundamentals such as Return On Equity of 0.12, current valuation of 21.8 B, and Profit Margin of 0.05 % as well as examining its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting Ball's valuation include:
Price Book
2.7837
Enterprise Value
21.8 B
Enterprise Value Ebitda
12.0442
Price Sales
1.2192
Forward PE
13.8696
Undervalued
Today
56.87
Please note that Ball's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. Calculation of the real value of Ball is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing Ball's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
The fair value of the Ball stock is determined by what a typical buyer is willing to pay for full or partial control of Ball Corporation. Since Ball is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Ball Stock. However, Ball's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  56.87 Real  59.86 Target  62.69 Hype  56.83 Naive  56.67
The intrinsic value of Ball's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow or dividend analysis. That value may differ from its market price, which is determined by factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, headlines, and other external factors that may influence Ball's stock price.
59.86
Real Value
61.36
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of Ball Corporation helps investors to forecast how Ball stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Ball more accurately as focusing exclusively on Ball's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates
LowProjectedHigh
0.880.910.90
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Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
55.3356.8358.33
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Potential
Annual Dividend
LowForecastedHigh
0.530.530.54
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17 Analysts
Consensus
LowTarget PriceHigh
57.0562.6969.59
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Traditionally, analysts and sophisticated investors use multiple methods for valuing a cash-flow-generating entity or its stock. For example, some money managers use Ball's intrinsic value based on its ongoing forecasts of Ball's financial statements. In contrast, other private, professional wealth advisors use a multiplier approach by looking to relative value analysis against Ball's closest peers.

Ball Cash

1.08 Billion

Ball Revenue by Product

Ball Total Value Analysis

Ball Corporation is currently expected to have valuation of 21.8 B with market capitalization of 15.48 B, debt of 6.02 B, and cash on hands of 473 M. Please note that valuation may be misleading and is a subject to auditing or accounting errors. We encourage investors to vigilantly validate all of the Ball fundamentals before making equity appraisal based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
21.8 B
15.48 B
6.02 B
473 M

Ball Investor Information

About 89.0% of the company shares are held by institutions such as insurance companies. The book value of Ball was currently reported as 20.19. The company has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 1.36. Ball last dividend was issued on the 2nd of March 2026. The entity had 2:1 split on the 17th of May 2017. Ball Corporation is performing exceptionally good at this time. It has a great probability to report excellent financial results in March.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Operating Profit Margin0.06270.0757
Significantly Down
Slightly volatile
Total Cash From Operating Activities125.6 M132.2 M
Notably Down
Very volatile
Operating Income1.4 B1.4 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile

Ball Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. Ball has an asset utilization ratio of 66.91 percent. This suggests that the Company is making $0.67 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that Ball Corporation is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
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Ball Profitability Analysis

Taking into consideration Ball's profitability measurements, Ball Corporation is yielding more profit at this time then in previous quarter. It has a moderate probability of reporting better profitability numbers in March. Profitability indicators assess Ball's ability to earn profits and add value for shareholders.
 
Net Income  
First Reported
1985-09-30
Previous Quarter
212 M
Current Value
321 M
Quarterly Volatility
297.7 M
 
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At this time, Ball's Gross Profit is quite stable compared to the past year. Net Profit Margin is expected to rise to 0.32 this year, although the value of Pretax Profit Margin will most likely fall to 0.04.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Gross Profit Margin0.180.1559
Fairly Up
Pretty Stable
Net Profit Margin0.320.31
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Operating Profit Margin0.06270.0757
Significantly Down
Slightly volatile
Pretax Profit Margin0.04220.0429
Fairly Down
Slightly volatile
Return On Assets0.210.2
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Return On Equity0.650.62
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
For Ball profitability analysis, we use financial ratios and fundamental drivers that measure the ability of Ball to generate income relative to revenue, assets, operating costs, and current equity. These fundamental indicators attest to how well Ball utilizes its assets to generate profit and value for its shareholders. The profitability module also shows relationships between Ball's most relevant fundamental drivers. It provides multiple suggestions of what could affect the performance of Ball over time as well as its relative position and ranking within its peers.

Ball Earnings per Share Projection vs Actual

The next projected EPS of Ball is estimated to be 0.9131 with future projections ranging from a low of 0.88 to a high of 0.9025. Ball's most recent 12-month trailing earnings per share (EPS TTM) is at 2.58. Please be aware that the consensus of earnings estimates for Ball Corporation is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
 
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Ball is projected to generate 0.9131 in earnings per share on the 31st of December 2025. Ball earnings estimates show analyst consensus about projected Ball EPS (Earning Per Share). It derives the highest and the lowest estimates based on Ball's historical volatility. Many public companies, such as Ball, manage the perception of their earnings on a regular basis to make sure that analyst estimates are accurate. Future earnings calculations are also an essential input when attempting to value a firm.

Ball Earnings Estimation Breakdown

The calculation of Ball's earning per share is based on the data from the past 12 consecutive months, used for reporting the company's financial figures. The next projected EPS of Ball is estimated to be 0.9131 with the future projection ranging from a low of 0.88 to a high of 0.9025. Please be aware that this consensus of annual earnings estimates for Ball Corporation is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
Last Reported EPS
1.02
0.88
Lowest
Expected EPS
0.9131
0.90
Highest

Ball Earnings Projection Consensus

Suppose the current estimates of Ball's value are higher than the current market price of the Ball stock. In this case, investors may conclude that Ball is overpriced and will exhibit bullish sentiment. On the other hand, if the present value is lower than the stock price, analysts may conclude that the market undervalues the equity. These scenarios may suggest that the market is not as efficient as it should be at the estimation time, and Ball's stock will quickly adjusts to the new information provided by the consensus estimate.
Number of AnalystsHistorical AccuracyLast Reported EPSEstimated EPS for 31st of December 2025Current EPS (TTM)
1591.02%
1.02
0.9131
2.58

Ball Ownership Allocation

Ball holds a total of 267.99 Million outstanding shares. The majority of Ball Corporation outstanding shares are owned by other corporate entities. These outside corporations are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to acquire positions in Ball to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutional investors are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in Ball. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of Ball Corporation as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. On October 3, 2025, Representative Ro Khanna of US Congress acquired under $15k worth of Ball's common stock.

Ball Profitability Analysis

The company reported the previous year's revenue of 11.79 B. Net Income was 4.01 B with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 2.52 B.

Ball Past Distributions to stockholders

About Ball Valuation

We use absolute and relative valuation methodologies to arrive at the intrinsic value of Ball Corporation. In general, an absolute valuation paradigm, as applied to this company, attempts to find the value of Ball based exclusively on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. By analyzing Ball's financials, quarterly and monthly indicators, and their related drivers, we attempt to find the most accurate representation of Ball's intrinsic value. As compared to an absolute model, our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of Ball. We calculate exposure to Ball's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of Ball's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit2.8 B2.9 B
Pretax Profit Margin 0.04  0.04 
Operating Profit Margin 0.08  0.06 
Net Profit Margin 0.31  0.32 
Gross Profit Margin 0.16  0.18 

Ball Quarterly Retained Earnings

12.07 Billion

Ball's stock price is the clearest measure of market expectations about its performance. Without stock valuation, investors cannot independently discern whether Ball's value is low or high relative to the company's performance and growth projections. Determining the market value of Ball can be done in different ways, such as multiplying its stock price by its outstanding shares.
A single share of Ball represents a small ownership stake in the entity. As a stockholder of Ball, your percentage of company ownership is determined by dividing the number of shares you own by the total number of shares outstanding and then multiplying that amount by 100. Owning stock in a company generally confers both corporate voting rights and income from any dividends paid to the stock owner.

Ball Dividends Analysis For Valuation

At this time, Ball's Dividends Paid is quite stable compared to the past year. Dividend Yield is expected to rise to 0.02 this year, although the value of Dividend Payout Ratio will most likely fall to 0.07. . At this time, Ball's Retained Earnings are quite stable compared to the past year. Earnings Yield is expected to rise to 0.22 this year, although the value of Retained Earnings Total Equity will most likely fall to about 7.8 B.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Dividends Paid280.6 M294.6 M
Dividend Yield 0.02  0.02 
Dividend Payout Ratio 0.07  0.07 
Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio 0.16  0.14 
There are various types of dividends Ball can pay to its shareholders, and the actual value of the dividend is determined on a per-share basis. It is to be paid equally to all of Ball shareholders on a specific date, known as the payable date. The cash dividend is the most common type of dividend payment - it is the payment of actual cash from Ball Corporation directly to its shareholders. There are other types of dividends that companies can issue, such as stock dividends or asset dividends. When Ball pays a dividend, it has no impact on its enterprise value. It does, however, lowers the Equity Value of Ball by the value of the dividends paid out.

Ball Growth Indicators

Investing in growth stocks can be very risky. If the company such as Ball does not do well, investors take a loss on the stock when it is time to sell. Also, because growth stocks typically do not pay dividends, the only opportunity an investor has to make money on their investment is when they eventually sell their shares.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding308.2 M
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y0.811
Forward Price Earnings13.8696

Ball Current Valuation Indicators

Ball's valuation analysis is a process of estimating the intrinsic value of all assets and outstanding equities. There are different methodologies and models we use to develop the final Ball's valuation. The techniques such as discounted cash flow and fundamental indicators such as book value per share or market capitalization are well known and widely used across most financial advisers and money managers.
Valuations are an essential part of business, for companies themselves, but also for investors. For companies, such as Ball, valuations can help measure their progress and success and can help them track their performance in the market compared to others. In addition, investors can use Ball's valuations to help determine the worth of potential investments. They can do this by using data and information made public by a company. Regardless of who the valuation is for, it essentially describes Ball's worth.
When determining whether Ball is a strong investment it is important to analyze Ball's competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact Ball's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding Ball Stock, refer to the following important reports:
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Is Metal, Glass & Plastic Containers space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Ball. Projected growth potential of Ball fundamentally drives upward valuation adjustments. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. Comprehensive Ball assessment requires weighing all these inputs, though not all factors influence outcomes equally.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
0.811
Dividend Share
0.8
Earnings Share
2.58
Revenue Per Share
45.109
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.096
The market value of Ball is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Ball that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Ball's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Ball's true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because Ball's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Ball's underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
It's important to distinguish between Ball's intrinsic value and market price, which are calculated using different methodologies. Investment decisions regarding Ball should consider multiple factors including financial performance, growth metrics, competitive position, and professional analysis. Meanwhile, Ball's quoted price indicates the marketplace figure where supply meets demand through bilateral consent.