BallWBO:BLL -1.02%79 EBITDA Margin % is 13.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 13.94. GuruFocus rates WBO:BLL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €63.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, Ball ranks better than 80.96% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Ball's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €428 Mil. Ball's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,117 Mil. Therefore, Ball's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.74%.
Ball (WBO:BLL) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Ball EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Ball EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ball's EBITDA Margin % 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 AVY, IP, AMCR: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Ball's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ball's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ball's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 13.74% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Ball and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.94. Over the past decade, Ball's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 8.91 to 15.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #75 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is Ball's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Ball's current EBITDA Margin % of 13.74% is near median its 10-year median of 13.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.91 to a high of 15.68. The Packaging & Containers industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.60. Ball's value of 13.74% is 43.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ball ranks #75 out of 394 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 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ball's EBITDA Margin % compare to AVY and IP?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #75 out of 394 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Ball in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.60. Ball's value of 13.74% is 43.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Ball's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 8.91 to 15.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.94 vs. the industry median of 9.60, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 9.60, based on 394 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ball's current EBITDA Margin % of 13.74% is 43.2% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Ball and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ball's current EBITDA Margin % is 13.74%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.94. 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 €63.26, compared to a current price of €54.28 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 13.74%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.94 and 43.2% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 9.60. Ball's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ball (WBO:BLL), the current EBITDA Margin % is 13.74% 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 €54.28 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €63.26.
GuruFocus considers Ball to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:BLL:
EBITDA Margin %: 13.74% (near median its 10-year median of 13.94)
GF Value™: €63.26 vs. price of €54.28 (14.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.2% above the Packaging & Containers median (#75 of 394)
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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