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BallBALL +2.59%83 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 8.70. GuruFocus rates BALL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $74.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 359 Packaging & Containers companies, Ball ranks better than 69.08% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Ball's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 51.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 12.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Ball was 99.00% per year. The lowest was -44.70% per year. And the median was 8.70% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Ball 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
BALL vs AMCR, AVY, IP: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Ball's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA 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 EBITDA Growth Rate vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ball's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ball's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.10% mean?
Ball (BALL) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.10% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Ball and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 8.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #111 out of 359 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is Ball's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Ball's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.10% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 8.70. The Packaging & Containers industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.10. Ball's value of 12.10% is 290.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ball ranks #111 out of 359 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to AMCR and AVY?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #111 out of 359 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Ball in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.10. Ball's value of 12.10% is 290.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.70 vs. the industry median of 3.10, 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 EBITDA Growth Rate for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.10, based on 359 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ball's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.10% is 290.3% 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 EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Ball and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ball's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.10%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 8.70. 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 $74.21, compared to a current price of $63.84 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.10%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 8.70 and 290.3% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 3.10. Ball's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ball (BALL), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.10% 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 (BALL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ball stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $63.84 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of $74.21.
GuruFocus considers Ball to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BALL:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 12.10% (39% above median its 10-year median of 8.70)
GF Value™: $74.21 vs. price of $63.84 (14% below fair value)
Industry Position: 290.3% above the Packaging & Containers median (#111 of 359)
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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