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Ardagh Metal Packaging SA(AMBP)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
3-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$4.72
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AMBP

11/06/2026: AMBP (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Ardagh Metal Packaging SA is a specialized provider of infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans, operating as a pure-play entity within the global packaging industry. The company has a leading position in the beverage can market and benefits from the long-term trend of brands transitioning toward sustainable packaging. Its primary investment story centers on capturing demand in high-growth segments like energy and craft drinks. However, the company carries significant debt, and investors face risks related to intense competition from larger peers and raw material cost volatility. The stock may suit investors seeking exposure to sustainable consumer themes, provided they can tolerate the company's leveraged balance sheet and cyclical nature.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers exposure to the sustainable packaging trend, but growth has moderated from initial post-IPO levels.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock has not demonstrated the consistent upward technical momentum required for this style.
Value investorMixed fitValuation may be attractive to some, but the high debt levels require careful assessment of intrinsic value.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not prioritize regular, significant dividend distributions at this stage of its lifecycle.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe company's leverage and cyclical nature make it unsuitable for highly risk-averse investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe stock is susceptible to fluctuations based on commodity costs and investor sentiment toward cyclical stocks.
Valuation riskMediumMarket pricing depends heavily on the company's ability to deleverage effectively.
Competition risk (Metal Packaging)HighThe company faces intense competition from much larger, well-capitalized global rivals.
Business qualityMediumWhile the product is essential, the business is capital-intensive with limited pricing power in some segments.
Dividend incomeLowIncome-focused investors should not rely on AMBP for significant dividend yield.
Execution riskMedium / highThe ability to manage operating costs during inflationary periods is critical for performance.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 10.45%
Avg. Invested days 42
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
AMBP receives a 3-star rating based on the available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
AMBP has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+466.7%) and solid revenue growth (+12.0%) are partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 4.8%), soft profitability (net margin 0.2%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
AMBP's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (4.8% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is AMBP's strongest growth driver at +466.7% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+12.0%, solid) is also solid, while free-cash-flow growth (+0.8%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 21.5% (moderate) and 23.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (soft). Insider ownership of 76.11% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Arini Captial Management Ltd 6.99%
Canyon Capital Advisors LLC 1.74%
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc 1.45%
BlackRock Inc 1.38%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 0.92%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
AMBP generates approximately $124 of gross profit, $44 of operating income, and $48 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Weak margins explain the 2-star rating, with moderate cash conversion and strong capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -175.00% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
AMBP has a relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.82B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 59
1Y Target Price 5.08
Price to earnings Ratio 59
1Y Target Price 5.08
Volume (30-day avg) 2.0M shares
Beta 0.53
52 Weeks Range 3.09 - 5.36
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 3.09 - 5.36
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 8.40%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.08

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Beverage CansManufacturing and sale of metal cans for beer, soft drinks, and energy drinks.The company makes money by selling high volumes of recyclable cans to big drink brands.
Geography (Global)Operations spanning Americas and Europe.Revenues are spread across major developed markets, diversifying regional risk.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-22
When Before Market
Estimate 0.08
Actual 0.08

Profitability

Profit Margin 0.93%
Operating Margin (TTM) 6.79%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.86%
Return on Equity (TTM) -63.58%

Valuation

Trailing PE 59
Forward PE 15.72
Enterprise Value 6.93B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.45
Enterprise Value 6.93B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.45
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.11
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.58
Shares Outstanding 597.70M
Shares Floating 142.56M
Shares Outstanding 597.70M
Shares Floating 142.56M
Percent Insiders 76.11
Percent Institutions 21.55

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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