Ball Corporation (BALL) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1114 data points (2022-05-10 to 2026-10-16)
Ball is the world's largest metal can manufacturer with market share over 30% in its three main regions (North America, Europe, and South America). The company is focused on increasing capacity ami...
Ball Corporation (BALL) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 17.67 (historical range: 3.60–35.12, median: 20.11), placing it at the 37th percentile — below its historical average, P/S ratio of 1.17 (range: 0.96–1.78, 36th percentile — below its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 16.59 (range: 14.87–28.90, 10th percentile).
Over the historical period (2022-05-10 to 2026-10-16), Ball Corporation's P/E ratio has contracted by 20% over the observed period (from an average of 21.1 to 17.0).
Ball Corporation trades below its historical valuation range, with most metrics below their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 17.67 | 20.11 | 37th | below its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 1.17 | 1.23 | 36th | below its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 16.59 | 19.63 | 10th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 4.94% | 2.18% | 90th | cheap relative to its history |
Ball Corporation (BALL) Valuation & P/E History
Ball Corporation (BALL) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Metal Cans industry currently trading at $63.10 with a market capitalization of $16.7 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for BALL based on 1114 data points covering 2022-05-10 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 17.67 is below the historical median of 20.11, placing BALL at the 37th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 1.17 compares to a median of 1.23.
BALL Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Ball Corporation's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether BALL is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests BALL is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Ball Corporation.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is BALL Overvalued or Undervalued?
Ball Corporation trades below its historical valuation range, with most metrics below their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 28 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive BALL is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full BALL analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.BALL trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.