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BallWBO:BLL -1.20%77 Forward PE Ratio is 15.40 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:BLL with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €63.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 112 Packaging & Containers companies, Ball ranks worse than 52.68% on this metric.
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Ball Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Ball Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ball's Forward PE Ratio 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.
Ball Forward PE Ratio Chart
Ball Annual Data
Trend
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
23.04
14.58
17.51
16.14
12.77
Ball Quarterly Data
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
22.03
23.04
23.36
17.61
12.92
14.58
17.64
19.61
15.02
17.51
22.03
20.41
19.49
16.14
14.06
15.43
12.20
12.77
15.48
WBO:BLL vs AMCR, AVY, IP: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Ball's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ball's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ball's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Ball (WBO:BLL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 15.40 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Ball and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #59 out of 112 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 52.7%.
Is Ball's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Ball's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.40. The Packaging & Containers industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.26. Ball's value of 15.40 is 8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ball ranks #59 out of 112 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ball has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ball's Forward PE Ratio compare to AMCR and AVY?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #59 out of 112 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Ball in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.26. Ball's value of 15.40 is 8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 14.26, based on 112 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ball's current Forward PE Ratio of 15.40 is 8% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Ball and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ball's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.40. 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 €63.92, compared to a current price of €52.80 — trading 17.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 15.40 and 8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 14.26. Ball's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ball (WBO:BLL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 15.40 as of Jul. 15, 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 €52.80 is trading 17.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €63.92.
GuruFocus considers Ball to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:BLL:
Forward PE Ratio: 15.40
GF Value™: €63.92 vs. price of €52.80 (17.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#59 of 112)
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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