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BallBALL -0.53%85 Days Sales Outstanding is 42.76 as of Jun. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 36.77. GuruFocus rates BALL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $75.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 400 Packaging & Containers companies, Ball ranks better than 82.5% on this metric.
Ball's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,873 Mil. Ball's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,997 Mil.
Hence, Ball's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 42.76.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ball's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
BALL'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.8 Med: 36.77 Max: 43.63
Current: 43.63
During the past 13 years, Ball's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 43.63. The lowest was 22.80. And the median was 36.77.
BALL's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 82.5% of 400
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 67.32
vs BALL: 43.63
Ball's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (45.71) to Jun. 2026 (42.76).
Ball (NYSE:BALL) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Ball Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Ball Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ball's Days Sales Outstanding 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 vs AMCR, CCK, AVY: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Ball's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ball's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ball's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (BALL) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 42.76 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Ball and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 36.77. Over the past decade, Ball's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 22.80 to 43.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #70 out of 400 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is Ball's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Ball's current Days Sales Outstanding of 42.76 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 36.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.80 to a high of 43.63. The Packaging & Containers industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 67.32. Ball's value of 42.76 is 36.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ball ranks #70 out of 400 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 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ball's Days Sales Outstanding compare to AMCR and CCK?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #70 out of 400 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Ball in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 67.32. Ball's value of 42.76 is 36.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Ball's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 22.80 to 43.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.77 vs. the industry median of 67.32, 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 Sales Outstanding for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Packaging & Containers companies is 67.32, based on 400 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ball's current Days Sales Outstanding of 42.76 is 36.5% 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 Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Ball and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 67.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ball's current Days Sales Outstanding is 42.76, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 36.77. 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 $75.91, compared to a current price of $64.08 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 42.76, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 36.77 and 36.5% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 67.32. Ball's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ball (BALL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 42.76 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 $64.08 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $75.91.
GuruFocus considers Ball to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BALL:
Days Sales Outstanding: 42.76 (16% above median its 10-year median of 36.77)
GF Value™: $75.91 vs. price of $64.08 (15.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.5% below the Packaging & Containers median (#70 of 400)
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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