Ball (WBO:BLL) Total Operating Expense: €1,030 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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78 GF Score
Price €54.50
GF Value €63.35
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Ball Total Operating Expense?

Ball WBO:BLL +0.66% 78 Total Operating Expense is €1,030 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:BLL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €63.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Ball's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €267 Mil. Ball's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,030 Mil.

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Ball Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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 Total Operating Expense Chart

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Ball Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense 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 €1,030 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of €1,030 Mil mean?
Ball (WBO:BLL) has a Total Operating Expense of €1,030 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Ball and its competitors.
Is Ball's Total Operating Expense too high?
Ball's current Total Operating Expense is €1,030 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense compare to AMCR and AVY?
Ball's Total Operating Expense of €1,030 Mil can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Operating Expense for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Ball and its competitors. Ball's current Total Operating Expense is €1,030 Mil. 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 €63.35, compared to a current price of €54.50 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €1,030 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ball (WBO:BLL), the current Total Operating Expense is €1,030 Mil 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 €54.50 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of €63.35. GuruFocus considers Ball to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:BLL:

  • Total Operating Expense: €1,030 Mil
  • GF Value™: €63.35 vs. price of €54.50 (14% 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

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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.
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