Ball (BALL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.37 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 11% Below Median

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BALL Ball Corp BALL
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Price $60.80
GF Value $74.03
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Ball Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Ball BALL +0.56% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.37 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 1.54. GuruFocus rates BALL with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $74.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 319 Packaging & Containers companies, Ball ranks worse than 68.34% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), Ball's current share price is $60.80. Ball's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $44.44. Ball's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.37.

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

BALL' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1   Med: 1.54   Max: 3.04
Current: 1.37

During the past years, Ball's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.04. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 1.54.

BALL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
68.34% of 319 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs BALL: 1.37

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Ball's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $13.474. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $44.44 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Ball  (NYSE:BALL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Ball Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Ball Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ball's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Chart

Ball Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Ball Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 1.25 1.32 1.18 1.23 1.33

BALL vs AMCR, AVY, IP: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

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

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

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


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Ball Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=60.80/44.44
=1.37

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=13.474/330.2130*330.2130
=13.474

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Ball Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 6.989 241.018 9.575
201609 7.743 241.428 10.590
201612 7.110 241.432 9.725
201703 6.909 243.801 9.358
201706 7.953 244.955 10.721
201709 8.110 246.819 10.850
201712 7.794 246.524 10.440
201803 7.789 249.554 10.307
201806 8.738 251.989 11.451
201809 8.424 252.439 11.019
201812 8.054 251.233 10.586
201903 8.127 254.202 10.557
201906 8.831 256.143 11.385
201909 8.669 256.759 11.149
201912 8.107 256.974 10.418
202003 8.380 258.115 10.721
202006 8.444 257.797 10.816
202009 9.298 260.280 11.796
202012 9.265 260.474 11.746
202103 9.365 264.877 11.675
202106 10.376 271.696 12.611
202109 10.715 274.310 12.899
202112 11.213 278.802 13.281
202203 11.402 287.504 13.096
202206 13.041 296.311 14.533
202209 12.461 296.808 13.863
202212 4.966 296.797 5.525
202303 9.414 301.836 10.299
202306 9.679 305.109 10.475
202309 9.805 307.789 10.519
202312 9.150 306.746 9.850
202403 9.055 312.332 9.573
202406 9.485 314.175 9.969
202409 10.098 315.301 10.576
202412 9.671 315.605 10.119
202503 10.864 319.799 11.218
202506 12.017 322.561 12.302
202509 12.382 324.800 12.588
202512 12.476 324.054 12.713
202603 13.474 330.213 13.474

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 1.37 mean?
Ball (BALL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.37 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ball and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 1.54. Over the past decade, Ball's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 3.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #218 out of 319 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is Ball's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Ball's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.37 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 3.04. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.70. Ball's value of 1.37 is 95.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ball ranks #218 out of 319 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ball has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ball's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to AMCR and AVY?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #218 out of 319 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Ball in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.70. Ball's value of 1.37 is 95.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Ball's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 3.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.54 vs. the industry median of 0.70, 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 PS Ratio for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.70, based on 319 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ball's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.37 is 95.7% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ball and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ball's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.37, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 1.54. 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 $74.03, compared to a current price of $60.80 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.37, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.54 and 95.7% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.70. Ball's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ball (BALL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.37 as of Jul. 16, 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 $60.80 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $74.03. GuruFocus considers Ball to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BALL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.37 (11% below median its 10-year median of 1.54)
  • GF Value™: $74.03 vs. price of $60.80 (17.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 95.7% above the Packaging & Containers median (#218 of 319)

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 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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