Stock Analysis
Crown Holdings Inc.CCK
P/E 15.84×· 5Y range 11.08–119.69×· bottom 23% of history
Sector: Industrials · Industry: Metal Cans
AnalystsBuy21 analystsP/E 15.8× sits at the 23rd percentile of its 5.062286105407256-year history.
Cash covers 10% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, cheap valuation
Strengths
- Quality100
Risks
- Growth26
- Financial Health37
Mixed business trading cheap — priced for skepticism.
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 8/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓ROE 23.3% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓P/E 15.8× at bottom 23% of 5-year history
What's happening with CCK
Profile
Strong earnings quality and valuation; growth, financial health and moat lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation90/100 · Strong
- P/E vs own history (23th pct)20/25
- FCF yield (9.7%)25/25
- P/S (0.9x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (11.1x)20/25
- Growth26/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (2.1%)6/25
- Net income CAGR (n/a)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (28.0%)20/25
- Profitability57/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (14.3%)12/25
- ROE (23.3%)20/25
- Net margin (5.9%)13/25
- Operating margin (12.3%)12/25
- Financial Health37/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (1.72)10/25
- Current ratio (1.05)12/25
- Interest coverage (2.2x)10/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 39%)5/25
- Quality100/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (8/9)25/25
- Beneish M (-2.68)25/25
- FCF conversion (153%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 2.5%)25/25
- Moat42/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (6/10 yrs)13/25
- Median gross margin (20.5%)6/25
- FCF-positive years (9/10 yrs)18/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -4.9%)5/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Altman Z 1.7 — distress-zone balance sheet
- ⚠Interest coverage 2.2× — thin debt cushion
About Crown Holdings Inc.
Crown Holdings Inc is a producer of metal packaging. Show more
The company manufactures beverage cans, metal food cans, and closures, as well as aerosol cans. With the purchase of Signode, the company also has a presence in a wide variety of protective transport packaging. Although it's headquartered in the United States, the vast majority of Crown's sales come from its operations in Europe, South America, and Southeast Asia.
Headquarters: TAMPA, FL · Employees: 23,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
90A+P/E (TTM)15.8xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 11.1x–119.7x · 23rd pct
P/FCF9.2xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield9.7%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -1.4%–11.5% · 84th pct
P/S (TTM)0.94xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.6x–1.5x · 62nd pct
EV/EBIT11.1xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 8.7x–16.1x · 28th pct
EV/Sales1.3xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E12.4xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio3.69xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio2.01C
Grade C: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield1.11%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio17.5%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
57CROIC14.3%C
Grade C: AverageNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE23.3%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA5.4%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin5.9%C
Grade C: AverageNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin12.3%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin21.0%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin9.0%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin8.7%C
Grade C: AverageTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
26ERevenue CAGR2.1%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth28.0%C
Grade C: MedAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-19.2%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income5.7%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.3%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
37DAltman Z-Score1.72D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.05xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.62xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage2.2xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment4.7yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT3.5xC
Grade C: MedLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.86xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.10xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
100A+Piotroski F-Score8/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.68A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion152.9%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability2.5%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue4.0%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.92xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rost John M Filed | Rost John M | Tax withholding | -146 | |
NOVAES DJALMA JR Filed | NOVAES DJALMA JR | Tax withholding | -104 | |
Gavin Gary M Filed | Gavin Gary M | Tax withholding | -61 | |
Wilson Dwayne Andree Filed | Wilson Dwayne Andree | Grant / award | +351 | |
Sweitzer Caesar F Filed | Sweitzer Caesar F | Grant / award | +351 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Snyder Angela M Filed | Snyder Angela M | Grant / award | +351 | |
Owens B Craig Filed | Owens B Craig | Grant / award | +351 | |
Funk Andrea J. Filed | Funk Andrea J. | Grant / award | +351 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
42D+ROIC >12% Years6/10 yrsC
Grade C: ModerateShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)20.5%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years9/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-4.9%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$7.21
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$6.03
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$26.36
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$6.27B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$656.00M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$5.62B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$3.37B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.30xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$12.42B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.57B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Crown Holdings Inc. (CCK)
Crown Holdings Inc. meets 8 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 1.72 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag. Beneish M-Score of -2.68 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation. Takes ~4.7 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Crown Holdings Inc. posted a net loss in 1 of 10 available completed fiscal years (2016–2025).
- At a valuation score of 90/100, CCK trades near the cheapest end of its own historical range (P/E 15.8).
- Return on equity of 23.3% is well above the market average.
See how CCK ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all CCK moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | Regular | 107.91 | +2.09% | 2.35 |
| Sep 25 | After-hours | 108.06 | +2.23% | 2.48 |
| Sep 24 | Regular | 105.86 | -3.53% | -3.66 |
| Sep 24 | After-hours | 105.70 | -3.67% | -3.84 |
| Sep 22 | Regular | 110.08 | +1.24% | 2.05 |
Frequently Asked Questions about CCK
What is the current Crown Holdings Inc. (CCK) stock price?
CCK is trading at $114.15 at the last market close, up 0.41% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks CCK pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is CCK stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Crown Holdings Inc.'s financial health at 37/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is CCK stock overvalued?
Crown Holdings Inc. trades at a trailing P/E of 15.8 and our valuation score rates it 90/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Crown Holdings Inc. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for CCK. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Crown Holdings Inc. operate in?
Crown Holdings Inc. operates in the Industrials sector, within the Metal Cans industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Crown Holdings Inc. do?
Crown Holdings Inc is a producer of metal packaging.
About Crown Holdings Inc. (CCK) Stock
Crown Holdings Inc. (CCK) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Metal Cans industry. As of the latest update, Crown Holdings Inc. is trading at $114.15, up 0.41% on the day with a market capitalization of $12.4 billion. The financial health score for CCK is 37/100, which indicates weak financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for CCK stock.
CCK Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Crown Holdings Inc. (CCK) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time CCK stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for CCK with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Crown Holdings Inc. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 37/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for CCK.
- Sector peers: Compare CCK against 4 other industrials stocks on key financial metrics.
Is CCK a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Crown Holdings Inc. (CCK) as an investment. The financial health score of 37/100 suggests weak financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Crown Holdings Inc. (CCK) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.