BallWBO:BLL +1.13%76 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 542.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 99% above its 10-year median of 272.24. GuruFocus rates WBO:BLL with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €64.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 384 Packaging & Containers companies, Ball ranks better than 96.09% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Ball's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €709 Mil. Ball's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €131 Mil. Therefore, Ball's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 542.62%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ball's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:BLL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 272.24 Med: 272.24 Max: 1443.08
Current: 1443.08
During the past 13 years, Ball's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 1,443.08%. The lowest was 272.24%. And the median was 272.24%.
WBO:BLL's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 96.09% of 384
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 5.94
vs WBO:BLL: 1443.08
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Ball Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Ball Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ball's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
WBO:BLL vs AMCR, AVY, IP: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Ball's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ball's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ball's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 542.62% mean?
Ball (WBO:BLL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 542.62% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Ball and its competitors. This is 99% above median its historical median of 272.24. Over the past decade, Ball's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 272.24 to 1,443.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #15 out of 384 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Ball's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Ball's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 542.62% is 99% above median its 10-year median of 272.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 272.24 to a high of 1,443.08. The Packaging & Containers industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.94. Ball's value of 542.62% is 9035% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ball ranks #15 out of 384 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 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ball's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to AMCR and AVY?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Ball ranks #15 out of 384 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Ball in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.94. Ball's value of 542.62% is 9035% above this benchmark. Historically, Ball's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 272.24 to 1,443.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 272.24 vs. the industry median of 5.94, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.94, based on 384 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ball's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 542.62% is 9035% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Ball and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ball's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 542.62%, which is 99% above median its own 10-year median of 272.24. 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 €64.50, compared to a current price of €55.40 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 542.62%, which is 99% above median its 10-year median of 272.24 and 9035% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.94. Ball's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ball (WBO:BLL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 542.62% as of Mar. 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 €55.40 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €64.50.
GuruFocus considers Ball to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:BLL:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 542.62% (99% above median its 10-year median of 272.24)
GF Value™: €64.50 vs. price of €55.40 (14.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9035% above the Packaging & Containers median (#15 of 384)
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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