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Ball Corporation(BALL)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BALL
09/28/2026: BALL (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Ball Corporation is a prominent global manufacturer of sustainable aluminum packaging, primarily serving the beverage industry. The company has a leading position in the beverage can market, supported by strong, long-term contracts with major multinational beverage firms. Following the strategic divestiture of its aerospace business in 2024, Ball is now focused on its core packaging operations, aiming for improved capital efficiency and shareholder returns. Key risks include exposure to volatile aluminum and energy costs, as well as competitive pricing pressure within the packaging industry. The stock may be suitable for value and income-oriented investors seeking exposure to sustainable consumer packaging trends.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Growth is tied to long-term sustainability trends rather than high-velocity tech-style scaling. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Stock performance generally tracks broader industrial trends and commodity cycles. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The company's focus on cash flow and market position can appeal to valuation-conscious investors. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | A history of reliable dividend payments makes it suitable for income-focused portfolios. |
| Low-risk investor | Strong fit | Ball's established market position in essential packaging offers relative stability compared to cyclical growth stocks. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium | Aluminum commodity prices can cause short-term fluctuations in operating margins. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | The stock is often priced based on steady growth, leaving it sensitive to earnings revisions. |
| Competition risk (metal packaging) | Medium | Pricing power is limited by the intense competition among global can manufacturers. |
| Business quality | Strong | The company occupies a central position in the global beverage supply chain. |
| Dividend income | Low | Dividends are well-supported by stable, long-term operational cash flows. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Managing global operations and pass-through costs is essential to maintaining profitability. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 25.02% | Avg. Invested days 48 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/28/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 15.04B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 16.28 | 1Y Target Price 72.57 |
Price to earnings Ratio 16.28 | 1Y Target Price 72.57 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1.9M shares | Beta 0.95 | 52 Weeks Range 44.21 - 67.62 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 44.21 - 67.62 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.41% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.49 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Beverage Packaging | Manufacturing and selling aluminum beverage cans to global beverage companies. | The company earns the bulk of its revenue by providing the essential container for most global canned beverages. |
| Geography | Operations spanning North America, Europe, and South America. | Revenue is well-diversified across major global regions, reducing reliance on any single economy. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
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Valuation
Trailing PE 16.28 | Forward PE 13.24 | Enterprise Value 22.30B | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.05 |
Enterprise Value 22.30B | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.05 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.58 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.62 | Shares Outstanding 264.70M | Shares Floating 263.66M |
Shares Outstanding 264.70M | Shares Floating 263.66M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.26 | Percent Institutions 90.53 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Ball Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Westminster, CO, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1984-09-07 | CEO & Director Mr. Ronald J. Lewis | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Packaging & Containers | Full time employees 16000 | Website https://www.ball.com |
Full time employees 16000 | Website https://www.ball.com | ||
Ball Corporation supplies aluminum packaging products for the beverage, personal care, and household products industries in the United States, Brazil, and internationally. The company manufactures and sells aluminum beverage containers to fillers of carbonated soft drinks, beer, energy drinks, and other beverages. It manufactures and sells extruded aluminum aerosol containers, recloseable aluminum bottles, aluminum cups, and aluminum slugs. The company was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado.
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