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Note: A negative number here means the assets are depreciated. When depricates more, the absolute value gets bigger.
Ball's quarterly accumulated depreciation
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($-4,630 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-4,705 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2026 ($-4,705 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($-4,818 Mil).
Ball's annual accumulated depreciation
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($-4,107 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-4,105 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($-4,105 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-4,630 Mil).
The historical data trend for Ball's Accumulated Depreciation can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
The cumulative depreciation of an asset up to a single point in its life. Regardless of the method used to calculate it, the depreciation of an asset during a single period is added to the previous period's accumulated depreciation to get the current accumulated depreciation.
What does a Accumulated Depreciation of $-4,818 Mil mean?
Ball (BALL) has a Accumulated Depreciation of $-4,818 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Accumulated depreciation is a contra-asset item that accounts for the decline in value of long-term assets. View historical data on Ball and its competitors.
Is Ball's Accumulated Depreciation too high?
Ball's current Accumulated Depreciation is $-4,818 Mil. Overall, Ball has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ball's Accumulated Depreciation compare to AMCR and CCK?
Ball's Accumulated Depreciation of $-4,818 Mil can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Accumulated Depreciation for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Accumulated Depreciation depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Accumulated Depreciation should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Accumulated Depreciation mean?
A high Accumulated Depreciation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accumulated depreciation is a contra-asset item that accounts for the decline in value of long-term assets. View historical data on Ball and its competitors. Ball's current Accumulated Depreciation is $-4,818 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ball stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ball (BALL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $74.37, compared to a current price of $63.49 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Accumulated Depreciation is $-4,818 Mil. Ball's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accumulated Depreciation calculated?
Accumulated Depreciation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ball (BALL), the current Accumulated Depreciation is $-4,818 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Ball (BALL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ball stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $63.49 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $74.37.
GuruFocus considers Ball to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BALL:
Accumulated Depreciation: $-4,818 Mil
GF Value™: $74.37 vs. price of $63.49 (14.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BALL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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 amid a wave of new developed-market demand, while also investing in faster-growing emerging-market economies. Ball spun-off its glass jar business in 1993 and is now owned by Newell. The company reports three segments—beverage packaging, North and Central America (48% of 2025 revenue), beverage packaging, EMEA (30%), beverage packaging, South America (16%)—and it generated $13 billion in revenue in 2025.
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