Ball (LTS:0HL5) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.16 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — 44% Below Median

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LTS:0HL5 Ball Corp LTS:0HL5
83 GF Score
Price $64.29
GF Value $75.80
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Ball Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ball LTS:0HL5 +1.55% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.16 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 7.47. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HL5 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $75.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 287 Packaging & Containers companies, Ball ranks worse than 89.9% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-25), Ball's current share price is $64.29. Ball's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $15.47. Ball's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.16.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ball's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0HL5' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.3   Med: 7.47   Max: 13.35
Current: 4.16

During the past years, Ball's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 13.35. The lowest was 3.30. And the median was 7.47.

LTS:0HL5's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
89.9% of 287 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.11 vs LTS:0HL5: 4.16

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Ball's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $21.715. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $15.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Ball  (LTS:0HL5) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Ball Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ball Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ball's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Ball Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ball Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Ball Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.08 3.54 3.64 3.88 4.03

LTS:0HL5 vs AMCR, CCK, AVY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Ball's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ball's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ball's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Ball Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Ball's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=64.29/15.47
=4.16

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Ball's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=21.715/333.9520*333.9520
=21.715

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Ball Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 10.624 241.428 14.696
201612 9.822 241.432 13.586
201703 10.315 243.801 14.129
201706 10.250 244.955 13.974
201709 10.087 246.819 13.648
201712 11.264 246.524 15.259
201803 11.517 249.554 15.412
201806 11.220 251.989 14.869
201809 10.684 252.439 14.134
201812 10.314 251.233 13.710
201903 10.602 254.202 13.928
201906 10.427 256.143 13.594
201909 10.286 256.759 13.378
201912 9.084 256.974 11.805
202003 8.069 258.115 10.440
202006 8.462 257.797 10.962
202009 8.826 260.280 11.324
202012 9.997 260.474 12.817
202103 10.643 264.877 13.418
202106 11.136 271.696 13.688
202109 11.403 274.310 13.882
202112 11.305 278.802 13.541
202203 12.157 287.504 14.121
202206 11.019 296.311 12.419
202209 11.085 296.808 12.472
202212 11.019 296.797 12.398
202303 11.571 301.836 12.802
202306 12.180 305.109 13.331
202309 12.492 307.789 13.554
202312 11.939 306.746 12.998
202403 23.347 312.332 24.963
202406 22.594 314.175 24.016
202409 22.273 315.301 23.591
202412 20.257 315.605 21.435
202503 19.684 319.799 20.555
202506 19.136 322.561 19.812
202509 20.194 324.800 20.763
202512 20.428 324.054 21.052
202603 21.039 330.213 21.277
202606 21.715 333.952 21.715

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.16 mean?
Ball (LTS:0HL5) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.16 as of Aug. 25, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ball and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 7.47. Over the past decade, Ball's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.30 to 13.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #258 out of 287 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 89.9%.
Is Ball's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ball's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.16 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 7.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.30 to a high of 13.35. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11. Ball's value of 4.16 is 274.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ball ranks #258 out of 287 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AMCR and CCK?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #258 out of 287 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ball in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11. Ball's value of 4.16 is 274.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ball's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.30 to 13.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.47 vs. the industry median of 1.11, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.11, based on 287 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ball's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.16 is 274.8% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ball and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ball's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.16, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 7.47. 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 (LTS:0HL5) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $75.80, compared to a current price of $64.29 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.16, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 7.47 and 274.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.11. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ball (LTS:0HL5), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.16 as of Aug. 25, 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 (LTS:0HL5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ball stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $64.29 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $75.80. GuruFocus considers Ball to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HL5:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.16 (44% below median its 10-year median of 7.47)
  • GF Value™: $75.80 vs. price of $64.29 (15.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 274.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#258 of 287)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HL5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ball Business Description

Address 9200 West 108th Circle, Westminster, CO, USA, 80021
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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