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BallBALL +1.57%85 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 8.70% as of Jun. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 11.50. GuruFocus rates BALL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $75.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 308 Packaging & Containers companies, Ball ranks better than 61.69% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Ball's average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 14.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 8.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 1.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 7.40% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EPS without NRI growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate of Ball was 120.10% per year. The lowest was -57.80% per year. And the median was 11.50% per year.
Ball (NYSE:BALL) 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Explanation
EPS without NRI is the amount of earnings without non-recurring items per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists Earnings per share without Non-Recurring Items, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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BALL vs AMCR, CCK, AVY: 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Ball's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ball's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ball's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate falls into.
Ball 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EPS without NRI growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 8.70% mean?
Ball (BALL) has a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 8.70% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Ball and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 11.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #118 out of 308 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 38.3%.
Is Ball's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate too high?
Ball's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 8.70% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 11.50. The Packaging & Containers industry median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 0.25. Ball's value of 8.70% is 3380% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ball ranks #118 out of 308 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate compare to AMCR and CCK?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #118 out of 308 companies for 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate. This puts Ball in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 0.25. Ball's value of 8.70% is 3380% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.50 vs. the industry median of 0.25, 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.25, based on 308 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ball's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 8.70% is 3380% 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Ball and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 0.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ball's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 8.70%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 11.50. 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 $75.87, compared to a current price of $63.59 — trading 16.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 8.70%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 11.50 and 3380% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.25. Ball's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ball (BALL), the current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 8.70% 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 $63.59 is trading 16.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $75.87.
GuruFocus considers Ball to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BALL:
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate: 8.70% (24% below median its 10-year median of 11.50)
GF Value™: $75.87 vs. price of $63.59 (16.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3380% above the Packaging & Containers median (#118 of 308)
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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