Ball (WBO:BLL) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


WBO:BLL Ball Corp WBO:BLL
78 GF Score
Price €53.72
GF Value €63.79
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Ball Moat Score?

Ball WBO:BLL -1.00% 78 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:BLL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €63.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 418 Packaging & Containers companies, Ball ranks better than 99.52% on this metric.

Ball has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Ball has Narrow Moat: Ball Corp benefits from economies of scale in the packaging industry and has a strong distribution network. Its market leadership in metal packaging provides a solid narrow moat, but lacks significant customer switching costs or unique intellectual property to justify a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Ball might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Ball  (WBO:BLL) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Ball Moat Score Related Terms

WBO:BLL vs AMCR, AVY, IP: Moat Score Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Ball's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ball's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ball's Moat Score falls into.


WBO:BLL
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Ball (WBO:BLL) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #2 out of 418 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is Ball's Moat Score too high?
Ball's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Ball ranks #2 out of 418 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ball has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ball's Moat Score compare to AMCR and AVY?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #2 out of 418 companies for Moat Score. This places Ball in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Ball's current Moat Score is 6. 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 €63.79, compared to a current price of €53.72 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Ball's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ball (WBO:BLL), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 30, 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 €53.72 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €63.79. GuruFocus considers Ball to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:BLL:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €63.79 vs. price of €53.72 (15.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges BALL:USA0HL5:UKBL8:Germany
Address 9200 West 108th Circle, Westminster, CO, USA, 80021
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.
78GF Score

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