BallWBO:BLL -0.04%79 FCF Yield % is 3.62 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 185% above its 10-year median of 1.27. GuruFocus rates WBO:BLL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €64.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 400 Packaging & Containers companies, Ball ranks better than 54.25% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
As of today, Ball's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is €501 Mil, and Market Cap is €14,480 Mil. Therefore, Ball's FCF Yield % for today is 3.62%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ball's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:BLL'
s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.29 Med: 1.27 Max: 8.91
Current: 3.62
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Ball was 8.91%. The lowest was -8.29%. And the median was 1.27%.
WBO:BLL's FCF Yield % is ranked better than 54.25% of 400
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.915
vs WBO:BLL: 3.62
Ball's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -26.03%.
Ball FCF Yield % Explanation
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Ball FCF Yield % Related Terms
Ball FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ball's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ball's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ball's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % of 3.62 as of Jun. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Ball and its competitors. This is 185% above median its historical median of 1.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #183 out of 400 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 45.7%.
Is Ball's FCF Yield % too high?
Ball's current FCF Yield % of 3.62 is 185% above median its 10-year median of 1.27. The Packaging & Containers industry median FCF Yield % is 2.92. Ball's value of 3.62 is 24.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ball ranks #183 out of 400 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Yield % compare to AVY and IP?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #183 out of 400 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Ball in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.92. Ball's value of 3.62 is 24.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.27 vs. the industry median of 2.92, 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 FCF Yield % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median FCF Yield % among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.92, based on 400 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ball's current FCF Yield % of 3.62 is 24.2% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Ball and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ball's current FCF Yield % is 3.62, which is 185% above median its own 10-year median of 1.27. 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 €64.67, compared to a current price of €54.26 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 3.62, which is 185% above median its 10-year median of 1.27 and 24.2% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.92. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ball (WBO:BLL), the current FCF Yield % is 3.62 as of Jun. 27, 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 €54.26 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €64.67.
GuruFocus considers Ball to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:BLL:
FCF Yield %: 3.62 (185% above median its 10-year median of 1.27)
GF Value™: €64.67 vs. price of €54.26 (16.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.2% above the Packaging & Containers median (#183 of 400)
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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