BallWBO:BLL +0.78%78 Days Inventory is 64.96 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 58.25. GuruFocus rates WBO:BLL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €63.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 372 Packaging & Containers companies, Ball ranks better than 63.44% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Ball's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,821 Mil. Ball's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,558 Mil.
Hence, Ball's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 64.96.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ball's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:BLL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 50.47 Med: 58.25 Max: 69.42
Current: 62.55
During the past 13 years, Ball's highest Days Inventory was 69.42. The lowest was 50.47. And the median was 58.25.
WBO:BLL's Days Inventory is ranked better than 63.44% of 372
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 77.43
vs WBO:BLL: 62.55
Ball's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (57.96) to Mar. 2026 (64.96).
It might indicate that Ball's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Ball's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.40.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Ball's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.58.
Ball (WBO:BLL) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Ball's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Ball's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Ball Days Inventory Related Terms
Ball Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ball's Days Inventory 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: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Ball's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ball's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ball's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 64.96 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Ball and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 58.25. Over the past decade, Ball's Days Inventory has ranged from 50.47 to 69.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #136 out of 372 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is Ball's Days Inventory too high?
Ball's current Days Inventory of 64.96 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 58.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.47 to a high of 69.42. The Packaging & Containers industry median Days Inventory is 77.43. Ball's value of 64.96 is 16.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ball ranks #136 out of 372 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ball has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ball's Days Inventory compare to AMCR and AVY?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #136 out of 372 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Ball in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 77.43. Ball's value of 64.96 is 16.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Ball's own Days Inventory has ranged from 50.47 to 69.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.25 vs. the industry median of 77.43, Ball has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Days Inventory among Packaging & Containers companies is 77.43, based on 372 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ball's current Days Inventory of 64.96 is 16.1% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Ball and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Days Inventory is 77.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ball's current Days Inventory is 64.96, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 58.25. 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 €63.79, compared to a current price of €54.14 — trading 15.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 64.96, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 58.25 and 16.1% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 77.43. Ball's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ball (WBO:BLL), the current Days Inventory is 64.96 as of Mar. 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 €54.14 is trading 15.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €63.79.
GuruFocus considers Ball to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:BLL:
Days Inventory: 64.96 (12% above median its 10-year median of 58.25)
GF Value™: €63.79 vs. price of €54.14 (15.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.1% below the Packaging & Containers median (#136 of 372)
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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