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Crown Holdings Inc (CCK)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: CCK (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $123.36
1 Year Target Price $123.36
8 | Strong Buy |
3 | Buy |
4 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -8.88% | Avg. Invested days 47 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 11.76B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 21.28 | 1Y Target Price 123.36 |
Price to earnings Ratio 21.28 | 1Y Target Price 123.36 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 15 | Beta 0.74 | 52 Weeks Range 75.58 - 109.19 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 75.58 - 109.19 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.99% | Basic EPS (TTM) 4.75 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-07-21 | When - | Estimate 1.88 | Actual 2.15 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 4.64% | Operating Margin (TTM) 14.04% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 6.87% | Return on Equity (TTM) 22.15% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 21.28 | Forward PE 15.15 | Enterprise Value 17733902331 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.98 |
Enterprise Value 17733902331 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.98 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.48 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.96 | Shares Outstanding 116376000 | Shares Floating 110828906 |
Shares Outstanding 116376000 | Shares Floating 110828906 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.95 | Percent Institutions 100.91 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Crown Holdings Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
Crown Holdings Inc. was founded in 1892 as Crown Cork & Seal Co. Initially focused on bottle caps, it evolved into a global leader in metal packaging technology, expanding into cans, closures, and other packaging solutions. Significant milestones include acquisitions and global expansion throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
Core Business Areas
- Americas Beverage: Manufactures aluminum beverage cans and ends in North and South America.
- European Beverage: Produces aluminum beverage cans and ends for the European market.
- Asia Pacific: Supplies metal packaging solutions across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, including beverage cans, food cans, and aerosol cans.
- Transit Packaging: Manufactures steel and plastic strapping, and related tools and equipment for various industries.
Leadership and Structure
Timothy J. Donahue serves as the President and CEO. The organizational structure is hierarchical with regional divisions reporting to the corporate headquarters.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Beverage Cans: Aluminum beverage cans used for a wide variety of beverages. Crown is a leader in this segment. Competitors: Ball Corporation, Ardagh Group.
- Market Share: Crown has significant market share, but precise figures fluctuate due to varying market analysis. Estimated revenue from this product constitutes a majority of their beverage packaging segment revenue.
- Food Cans: Steel and aluminum food cans for preserved foods. Competitors: Ardagh Group, Silgan Holdings.
- Market Share: Crown holds a notable portion of the food can market, but this is smaller than their beverage can market share.
- Market Share: Crown has a stable market share in this segment, but the overall market size is smaller compared to beverage and food cans.
- Transit Packaging: Manufactures steel and plastic strapping, and related tools and equipment for various industries. Competitors: Signode, Samuel Strapping Systems.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The metal packaging industry is driven by demand for sustainable and recyclable packaging solutions. Trends include lightweighting, innovative designs, and increased focus on environmental impact.
Positioning
Crown Holdings Inc. is a leading player in the metal packaging industry, known for its global reach and focus on innovation and sustainability. Its competitive advantages include its diversified product portfolio and strong customer relationships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global metal packaging market is estimated to be over $120 billion. Crown is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this TAM due to its global presence and diverse product offerings.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Global Presence
- Diversified Product Portfolio
- Strong Customer Relationships
- Focus on Innovation
- Commitment to Sustainability
Weaknesses
- Exposure to Fluctuations in Raw Material Prices
- High Debt Levels
- Dependence on Key Customers
- Operational inefficiencies in certain regions
- Vulnerability to supply chain disruptions
Opportunities
- Growing Demand for Sustainable Packaging
- Expansion into Emerging Markets
- Development of Innovative Packaging Solutions
- Strategic Acquisitions
- Increase in eCommerce packaging
Threats
- Intense Competition
- Changes in Consumer Preferences
- Economic Downturns
- Stringent Environmental Regulations
- Price wars
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BALL
- ARNC
- SLGN
Competitive Landscape
Crown's strengths include global reach and diverse product portfolio, while weaknesses include dependence on raw material prices.
Major Acquisitions
Signode Industrial Group
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 3910
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded transit packaging segment.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Crown Holdings Inc's growth has been driven by organic expansion and acquisitions.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on market demand, industry trends, and the company's ability to innovate.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in sustainable packaging and expansion into new markets.
Summary
Crown Holdings Inc. is a strong player in the metal packaging industry, leveraging its global presence and diversified portfolio. It is effectively capitalizing on the demand for sustainable packaging. Crown needs to carefully manage raw material price fluctuations, high debt levels and remain competitive in a global market.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Industry reports
- Market research reports
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions can change, and actual results may vary.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Crown Holdings Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Tampa, FL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1984-12-18 | Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Timothy J. Donahue | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Packaging & Containers | Full time employees 23000 | Website https://www.crowncork.com |
Full time employees 23000 | Website https://www.crowncork.com |
Crown Holdings, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the packaging business in the United States and internationally. It operates through Americas Beverage, European Beverage, Asia Pacific, and Transit Packaging segments. The company manufactures and sells recyclable aluminum beverage cans and ends, glass bottles, steel crowns, aluminum caps, non-beverage cans, food and aerosol cans, and ends and closures. It also provides manual, semi-automatic, and automatic equipment and tools to apply and remove consumables, such as straps and films; protective solutions, including airbags, edge protectors, and honeycomb products; and steel and plastic consumables include steel strap, plastic strap, industrial film, and other related products. The company serves food industries, including pet food, personal care, household, and industrial products. Crown Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.

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