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Crown Holdings Inc(CCK)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
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BUY for 11 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+3.71% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$121.3
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CCK

11/06/2026: CCK (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Crown Holdings Inc is a global manufacturer of rigid metal packaging, primarily serving the beverage and food industries. The company maintains a leading position in the aluminum beverage can market, benefiting from the long-term industry trend of brands shifting away from plastic. Its core business strength lies in its extensive global manufacturing footprint and deep integration with major consumer brands, which provides consistent revenue streams. However, the company faces risks related to high financial leverage, exposure to fluctuating raw material costs, and intense competition from peers like Ball Corporation. Crown is well-suited for investors seeking exposure to established industrial packaging, provided they can tolerate cyclical risks and monitor its ongoing deleveraging efforts.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is steady and linked to consumer trends but constrained by the mature nature of the packaging industry.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock often trends with broader industrial cycles; positive momentum depends on cyclical recovery and capacity utilization.
Value investorStrong fitCrown often trades at reasonable earnings multiples relative to its stable cash flow generation.
Dividend investorMixed fitThe dividend is stable but growth is prioritized toward capital expenditure and debt reduction.
Low-risk investorMixed fitBusiness stability is high, but debt levels and commodity price volatility introduce operational risk.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe company faces fluctuations in aluminum and steel prices which impact operating margins.
Valuation riskMediumThe stock valuation is sensitive to interest rates given the company's leverage profile.
Competition risk (Beverage Packaging)Medium / highIntense competition from peers like Ball Corporation puts pressure on contract pricing and margins.
Business qualityMediumIt operates a stable, essential business model but lacks the pricing power of high-tech firms.
Dividend incomeLowYield is modest, focusing more on reinvestment than income generation.
Execution riskMediumLarge capacity expansion projects require precise timing and cost control to achieve expected returns.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

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 10.07%
Avg. Invested days 49
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CCK receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CCK has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+73.1%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 8.9%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+4.8%), soft profitability (net margin 5.9%), very low insider ownership of 0.87%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CCK's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $1.1B (8.9% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is CCK's strongest growth driver at +73.1% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, free-cash-flow growth (+39.2%, strong) is also strong, while revenue growth (+4.8%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 101.9% and approximately 97.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.87%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 15.70%
FMR Inc 6.10%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 4.94%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.68%
State Street Corp 3.28%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CCK generates approximately $183 of gross profit, $132 of operating income, and $89 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins and solid cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 24.14%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CCK has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 13.11B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 16.92
1Y Target Price 136.15
Price to earnings Ratio 16.92
1Y Target Price 136.15
Volume (30-day avg) 873.2K shares
Beta 0.54
52 Weeks Range 90.79 - 126.36
Updated Date 11/07/2026
52 Weeks Range 90.79 - 126.36
Updated Date 11/07/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 1.08%
Basic EPS (TTM) 7.17

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Beverage CansManufacturing aluminum cans and ends for beverage brands globally.The primary revenue driver, benefiting from the global shift to sustainable, recyclable aluminum.
Transit PackagingStrapping, stretch film, and industrial packaging equipment.A steady, higher-margin division that supports global shipping and logistics demand.
GeographyOperations spanning the Americas, Europe, and select emerging markets.Geographic diversity helps balance regional economic cycles and consumer demand.

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 2026-10-19
When After Market
Estimate 2.25
Actual 2.39

Profitability

Profit Margin 5.78%
Operating Margin (TTM) 11.96%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 7.05%
Return on Equity (TTM) 27.13%

Valuation

Trailing PE 16.92
Forward PE 13.32
Enterprise Value 18.60B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.95
Enterprise Value 18.60B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.95
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.35
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.77
Shares Outstanding 108.05M
Shares Floating 105.70M
Shares Outstanding 108.05M
Shares Floating 105.70M
Percent Insiders 0.87
Percent Institutions 101.86

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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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