BALL
NEUTRAL
$57.36
Live
Ball Corporation · NYSE
Target $62.69
(+9.3%)
$43.51
52W Range
$60.29
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$15.61B
P/E
21.89
ROE
11.7%
Profit margin
5.4%
Debt/Equity
1.38
Dividend yield
1.42%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
68%
The Advanced Deterministic Scorecard reveals significant concerns, most notably a weak Piotroski F-Score of 3/9, indicating poor financial health based on fundamental criteria. Despite strong recent earnings growth (YoY +81.1%) and a reasonable forward P/E of 14.44, the company faces liquidity constraints (Quick Ratio: 0.68) and high leverage (Debt/Equity: 1.38). Analysts recommend a 'buy' with a $62.69 target, implying upside, but insider selling and inconsistent earnings beats (0/4 recent quarters) temper optimism. The stock trades above the Graham Number ($34.5) but below intrinsic value ($77.29), suggesting mixed valuation signals.
Key Strengths
Strong year-over-year earnings growth of 81.1%
Forward P/E of 14.44 is below sector average (49.04), indicating relative value
ROE of 11.75% exceeds sector average of 9.52%
Revenue growth (9.60%) outpaces peer average (8.06%)
Dividend payout ratio of 31.13% is sustainable
Key Risks
Piotroski F-Score of 3/9 signals weak financial health
Quick Ratio of 0.68 indicates potential short-term liquidity issues
High Debt/Equity ratio of 1.38 increases financial risk
Recent insider selling by CEO suggests lack of confidence
Only 0 out of last 4 earnings beats, with declining earnings surprise trend
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$72.5
+26.4% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
55
Moderate
65
72
50
32
58
AI Verdict
Cautiously optimistic with notable financial health concerns
Key drivers: High earnings growth, Low forward P/E, Weak Piotroski score, Insider selling, Strong ROE
Confidence
70%
Value
65/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Forward P/E of 14.44 is attractive vs sector
- Price/Sales of 1.23 is reasonable
- Stock below intrinsic value ($77.29)
Watchpoints
- Current P/E (21.89) above forward P/E suggests earnings compression risk
- Price/Book of 2.84 is elevated
- Trading well above Graham Number ($34.5)
Future
72/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Earnings Growth (YoY): 81.10%
- Q/Q Earnings Growth: 62.90%
- Revenue Growth (YoY): 9.60%
Watchpoints
- PEG Ratio unavailable limits growth-adjusted valuation
- Forward guidance implied by declining recent earnings surprises
Past
50/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Historical ROE above sector average
- Long-term revenue growth trend positive
Watchpoints
- Only 13 of 25 quarters beat estimates
- Recent streak of misses (0/4 last quarters)
- Profit margin (5.36%) below sector peers
Health
32/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Current Ratio of 1.10 shows minimal short-term solvency
- Positive ROA (4.54%) indicates asset efficiency
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 3/9 indicates weak financial health
- Quick Ratio of 0.68 below 1.0 threshold
- Debt/Equity of 1.38 is high
- Altman Z-Score missing, increasing uncertainty
Dividend
58/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Dividend payout ratio of 31.13% is sustainable
- Dividend yield (1.42%) provides modest income
Watchpoints
- Dividend Strength score of 40/100 is weak
- No 5-year average yield data available
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$57.36
Analyst Target
$62.69
Upside/Downside
+9.3%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for BALL and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BALL
Ball Corporation
Primary
|
-32.0% | +4.9% | +5.6% | -2.0% | +9.7% | +2.3% |
|
H
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Peer
|
+99.6% | +45.4% | +46.0% | +10.3% | +15.2% | -5.0% |
|
DECK
Deckers Outdoor Corporation
Peer
|
+92.1% | +36.7% | -1.9% | +24.8% | +8.5% | -3.5% |
|
NIO
NIO Inc.
Peer
|
-84.8% | -42.6% | +58.3% | -20.9% | +27.8% | +5.2% |
|
HTHT
H World Group Limited
Peer
|
+7.9% | +17.3% | +68.5% | +41.1% | +0.8% | +0.5% |
BAL
Ball Corporation
Primary
5Y
-32.0%
3Y
+4.9%
1Y
+5.6%
6M
-2.0%
1M
+9.7%
1W
+2.3%
H
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Peer
5Y
+99.6%
3Y
+45.4%
1Y
+46.0%
6M
+10.3%
1M
+15.2%
1W
-5.0%
DEC
Deckers Outdoor Corporation
Peer
5Y
+92.1%
3Y
+36.7%
1Y
-1.9%
6M
+24.8%
1M
+8.5%
1W
-3.5%
NIO
NIO Inc.
Peer
5Y
-84.8%
3Y
-42.6%
1Y
+58.3%
6M
-20.9%
1M
+27.8%
1W
+5.2%
HTH
H World Group Limited
Peer
5Y
+7.9%
3Y
+17.3%
1Y
+68.5%
6M
+41.1%
1M
+0.8%
1W
+0.5%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
21.89
Forward P/E
14.44
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
2.84
P/S Ratio
1.23
EV/Revenue
1.76
EV/EBITDA
11.31
Market Cap
$15.61B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
5.36%
Operating Margin
11.54%
Gross Margin
19.86%
ROE
11.75%
ROA
4.54%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+9.6%
Earnings Growth
+81.1%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+62.9%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.38
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.1
Good
Quick Ratio
0.68
Poor
Cash/Share
$2.13
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-02-03
$N/A
2025-11-04
$1.02
-0.2% surprise
2025-08-05
$0.76
-6.4% surprise
2025-05-06
$0.63
-2.1% surprise
Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison
Comparing BALL against 386 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector
(23 bullish, 133 neutral, 230 bearish)
P/E Ratio
21.89
This Stock
vs
33.98
Sector Avg
-35.6%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
11.75%
This Stock
vs
-43.92%
Sector Avg
-126.7%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
5.36%
This Stock
vs
-5.4%
Sector Avg
-199.3%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
1.38
This Stock
vs
1.51
Sector Avg
-8.5%
(Lower)
Revenue Growth
9.6%
This Stock
vs
28.42%
Sector Avg
-66.2%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.1
This Stock
vs
2.46
Sector Avg
-55.0%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BALL
Ball Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $15.61B | 21.89 | 11.7% | 5.4% | $57.36 | |
|
H
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $15.49B | - | -1.3% | -1.5% | $163.96 | Compare |
|
DECK
Deckers Outdoor Corporation
|
BULLISH | $15.41B | 15.42 | 39.7% | 19.3% | $108.53 | Compare |
|
NIO
NIO Inc.
|
BEARISH | $15.25B | - | -118.7% | -17.8% | $6.03 | Compare |
|
HTHT
H World Group Limited
|
BULLISH | $16.15B | 22.52 | 40.5% | 20.1% | $52.48 | Compare |
BALL
Ball Corporation
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$15.6B
P/E
21.9
ROE
11.7%
Price
$57.36
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-16 | CAUSEY CAREY | Officer | Option Exercise | 6,800 | $381,344 |
| 2025-12-15 | LEWIS RONALD J | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 4,000 | - |
| 2025-12-15 | GLEW MANDY | Officer | Stock Award | 282 | - |
| 2025-12-15 | ROSS CATHY D | Director | Option Exercise | 534 | $27,544 |
| 2025-10-13 | LIM-JOHNSON HANNAH S | Officer | Stock Award | 6,478 | - |
| 2025-09-15 | PENEGOR TODD ALLAN | Director | Option Exercise | 1,200 | $59,892 |
| 2025-09-15 | CAREY NATE C. | Officer | Stock Award | 1,600 | - |
| 2025-09-15 | BRYANT JOHN A | Director | Stock Award | 1,200 | - |
| 2025-09-15 | CAUSEY CAREY | Officer | Stock Award | 2,800 | - |
| 2025-09-15 | VILLATORO FAUZE | Officer | Stock Award | 569 | - |
| 2025-09-15 | PITRE KATHLEEN | Officer | Stock Award | 2,800 | - |
| 2025-09-15 | GLEW MANDY | President | Stock Award | 2,718 | - |
| 2025-09-15 | RABBITT DANIEL J | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 1,600 | - |
| 2025-09-15 | NIEKAMP CYNTHIA A | Director | Stock Award | 1,200 | - |
| 2025-09-15 | CAVE MICHAEL J | Director | Option Exercise | 880 | $43,921 |
CAUSEY CAREY
Officer
2026-01-16
6,800 shares
·
$381,344
LEWIS RONALD J
Chief Executive Officer
2025-12-15
4,000 shares
GLEW MANDY
Officer
2025-12-15
282 shares
ROSS CATHY D
Director
2025-12-15
534 shares
·
$27,544
LIM-JOHNSON HANNAH S
Officer
2025-10-13
6,478 shares
PENEGOR TODD ALLAN
Director
2025-09-15
1,200 shares
·
$59,892
CAREY NATE C.
Officer
2025-09-15
1,600 shares
BRYANT JOHN A
Director
2025-09-15
1,200 shares
CAUSEY CAREY
Officer
2025-09-15
2,800 shares
VILLATORO FAUZE
Officer
2025-09-15
569 shares
PITRE KATHLEEN
Officer
2025-09-15
2,800 shares
GLEW MANDY
President
2025-09-15
2,718 shares
RABBITT DANIEL J
Chief Financial Officer
2025-09-15
1,600 shares
NIEKAMP CYNTHIA A
Director
2025-09-15
1,200 shares
CAVE MICHAEL J
Director
2025-09-15
880 shares
·
$43,921
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
13 analysts
UBS
2026-01-12
Neutral
Neutral
Truist Securities
2026-01-06
Buy
Buy
Citigroup
2026-01-06
Neutral
Buy
Wells Fargo
2026-01-06
Underweight
Overweight
B of A Securities
2025-11-17
Neutral
Buy
JP Morgan
2025-11-05
Neutral
Neutral
Raymond James
2025-10-16
Market Perform
Wells Fargo
2025-10-15
Underweight
Underweight
Truist Securities
2025-10-13
Buy
Buy
UBS
2025-10-06
Neutral
Neutral
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