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BallBALL +0.56%82 EV-to-EBIT is 15.74 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 27.13. GuruFocus rates BALL with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $74.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Packaging & Containers companies, Ball ranks worse than 60.92% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Ball's Enterprise Value is $23,284 Mil.
Ball's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,479 Mil. Therefore, Ball's EV-to-EBIT for today is 15.74.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ball's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
BALL'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.95 Med: 27.13 Max: 77.67
Current: 15.74
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Ball was 77.67. The lowest was 13.95. And the median was 27.13.
BALL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 60.92% of 325
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 13.34
vs BALL: 15.74
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Ball's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $22,829 Mil.
Ball's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,479 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Ball EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ball's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Ball's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ball's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ball's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Ball's current Enterprise Value is $23,284 Mil.
Ball's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,479 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 15.74 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ball and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 27.13. Over the past decade, Ball's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 13.95 to 77.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #198 out of 325 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is Ball's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Ball's current EV-to-EBIT of 15.74 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 27.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.95 to a high of 77.67. The Packaging & Containers industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.34. Ball's value of 15.74 is 18% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ball ranks #198 out of 325 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ball has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ball's EV-to-EBIT compare to AMCR and AVY?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #198 out of 325 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Ball in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.34. Ball's value of 15.74 is 18% above this benchmark. Historically, Ball's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 13.95 to 77.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.13 vs. the industry median of 13.34, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Packaging & Containers companies is 13.34, based on 325 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ball's current EV-to-EBIT of 15.74 is 18% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ball and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ball's current EV-to-EBIT is 15.74, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 27.13. 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 $74.03, compared to a current price of $60.80 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 15.74, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 27.13 and 18% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 13.34. Ball's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ball (BALL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 15.74 as of Jul. 16, 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 $60.80 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $74.03.
GuruFocus considers Ball to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BALL:
EV-to-EBIT: 15.74 (42% below median its 10-year median of 27.13)
GF Value™: $74.03 vs. price of $60.80 (17.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18% above the Packaging & Containers median (#198 of 325)
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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