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BallMEX:BLL 83 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.79 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 16.14. GuruFocus rates MEX:BLL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,315.56. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 346 Packaging & Containers companies, Ball ranks worse than 61.27% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Ball's enterprise value is MXN416,820 Mil.
Ball's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN38,635 Mil. Therefore, Ball's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.79.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ball's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:BLL'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.74 Med: 16.14 Max: 33.27
Current: 11.28
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Ball was 33.27. The lowest was 9.74. And the median was 16.14.
MEX:BLL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 61.27% of 346
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 8.845
vs MEX:BLL: 11.28
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-07-19), Ball's stock price is MXN1113.49.
Ball's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN63.496. Therefore, Ball's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 17.54.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Ball (MEX:BLL) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Ball's share price for today is MXN1113.49.
Ball's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 MXN63.496.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Ball's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ball's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ball's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Ball's current Enterprise Value is MXN416,820 Mil.
Ball's EBITDA 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 MXN38,635 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 (MEX:BLL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.79 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ball. This is 33% below median its historical median of 16.14. Over the past decade, Ball's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.74 to 33.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #212 out of 346 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 61.3%.
Is Ball's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Ball's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.79 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 16.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.74 to a high of 33.27. The Packaging & Containers industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85. Ball's value of 10.79 is 22% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ball ranks #212 out of 346 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ball has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ball's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AMCR and AVY?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #212 out of 346 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Ball in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85. Ball's value of 10.79 is 22% above this benchmark. Historically, Ball's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.74 to 33.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.14 vs. the industry median of 8.85, 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-EBITDA for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Packaging & Containers companies is 8.85, based on 346 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ball's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.79 is 22% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ball. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ball's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.79, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 16.14. 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?
Ball (MEX:BLL) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.79. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,315.56, compared to a current price of MXN1,113.49 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.79, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 16.14 and 22% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 8.85. Ball's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ball (MEX:BLL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.79 as of Jul. 19, 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 (MEX:BLL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ball stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,113.49 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,315.56.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BLL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 10.79 (33% below median its 10-year median of 16.14)
GF Value™: MXN1,315.56 vs. price of MXN1,113.49 (15.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22% above the Packaging & Containers median (#212 of 346)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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