Ball (BALL) Total Payout Ratio: 1.05 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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BALL Ball Corp BALL
82 GF Score
Price $60.80
GF Value $74.03
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Ball Total Payout Ratio?

Ball BALL +0.56% 82 Total Payout Ratio is 1.05 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates BALL with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $74.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Ball's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.05.

Ball Total Payout Ratio Related Terms

Ball Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ball's Total Payout 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 Total Payout Ratio Chart

Ball Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.08 1.19 0.36 0.49 1.68

Ball Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Total Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.42 2.43 0.43 1.35 0.27

BALL vs AMCR, AVY, IP: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Ball's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout 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 Total Payout Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Ball's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Ball Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Ball's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-1321 + 0 + -220) / 915
=1.68

Ball's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-1 + 0 + -54) / 205
=0.27

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 1.05 mean?
Ball (BALL) has a Total Payout Ratio of 1.05 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Ball and its competitors.
Is Ball's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Ball's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.05. Overall, Ball has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ball's Total Payout Ratio compare to AMCR and AVY?
Ball's Total Payout Ratio of 1.05 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 Payout Ratio for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Ball and its competitors. Ball's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.05. 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 (BALL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $74.03, compared to a current price of $60.80 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 1.05. Ball's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ball (BALL), the current Total Payout Ratio is 1.05 as of Jul. 16, 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 (BALL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ball stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $60.80 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $74.03. GuruFocus considers Ball to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BALL:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 1.05
  • GF Value™: $74.03 vs. price of $60.80 (17.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BALL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ball Business Description

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.
82GF Score

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