BallWBO:BLL +1.13%76 Buyback Yield % is 4.54 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 2.90. GuruFocus rates WBO:BLL with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €63.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 96 Packaging & Containers companies, Ball ranks better than 91.67% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Ball's Buyback Yield % 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.
WBO:BLL vs AMCR, AVY, IP: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Ball's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Ball Buyback Yield % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ball's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ball's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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.
Ball (WBO:BLL) has a Buyback Yield % of 4.54 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Ball and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 2.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #8 out of 96 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is Ball's Buyback Yield % too high?
Ball's current Buyback Yield % of 4.54 is 57% above median its 10-year median of 2.90. The Packaging & Containers industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.03. Ball's value of 4.54 is 15033.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ball ranks #8 out of 96 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ball has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ball's Buyback Yield % compare to AMCR and AVY?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #8 out of 96 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Ball in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.03. Ball's value of 4.54 is 15033.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.90 vs. the industry median of 0.03, Ball has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.03, based on 96 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ball's current Buyback Yield % of 4.54 is 15033.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Ball and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ball's current Buyback Yield % is 4.54, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 2.90. 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 (WBO:BLL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €63.70, compared to a current price of €55.40 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 4.54, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 2.90 and 15033.3% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.03. Ball's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ball (WBO:BLL), the current Buyback Yield % is 4.54 as of Jul. 04, 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 (WBO:BLL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ball stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €55.40 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of €63.70.
GuruFocus considers Ball to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:BLL:
Buyback Yield %: 4.54 (57% above median its 10-year median of 2.90)
GF Value™: €63.70 vs. price of €55.40 (13% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15033.3% above the Packaging & Containers median (#8 of 96)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:BLL 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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