BallBALL +0.68%85 EV-to-FCF is 39.51 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 31.74. GuruFocus rates BALL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $73.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 242 Packaging & Containers companies, Ball ranks worse than 79.34% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Ball's Enterprise Value is $23,547 Mil.
Ball's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $596 Mil. Therefore, Ball's EV-to-FCF for today is 39.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ball's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
BALL'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -145.99 Med: 31.74 Max: 1152.78
Current: 39.51
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Ball was 1152.78. The lowest was -145.99. And the median was 31.74.
BALL's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 79.34% of 242
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 15.875
vs BALL: 39.51
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
As of today (2026-06-28), Ball's stock price is $61.79.
Ball's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.460. Therefore, Ball's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 17.86.
Ball (NYSE:BALL) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $61.79.
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 $3.460.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Ball EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Ball EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ball's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ball's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ball's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Ball's current Enterprise Value is $23,547 Mil.
Ball's Free Cash Flow 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 $596 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-FCF of 39.51 as of Jun. 28, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Ball and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 31.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #192 out of 242 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 79.3%.
Is Ball's EV-to-FCF too high?
Ball's current EV-to-FCF of 39.51 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 31.74. The Packaging & Containers industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.88. Ball's value of 39.51 is 148.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ball ranks #192 out of 242 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-FCF compare to AVY and IP?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #192 out of 242 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Ball in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.88. Ball's value of 39.51 is 148.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 31.74 vs. the industry median of 15.88, 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-FCF for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Packaging & Containers companies is 15.88, based on 242 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ball's current EV-to-FCF of 39.51 is 148.9% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Ball and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ball's current EV-to-FCF is 39.51, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 31.74. 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 $73.65, compared to a current price of $61.79 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 39.51, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 31.74 and 148.9% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 15.88. Ball's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ball (BALL), the current EV-to-FCF is 39.51 as of Jun. 28, 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 $61.79 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $73.65.
GuruFocus considers Ball to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BALL:
EV-to-FCF: 39.51 (24% above median its 10-year median of 31.74)
GF Value™: $73.65 vs. price of $61.79 (16.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 148.9% above the Packaging & Containers median (#192 of 242)
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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