BALL Ball PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Nov 21, 2024, the BALL stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of 4.56. This is based on the current EPS of $13.35 and the stock price of $60.83 per share. A decrease of 55% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 10.0 of the past four quarters.
BALL PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Ball over the last ten years is 34.41. The current 4.56 price-to-earnings ratio is 87% less than the historical average. In the past ten years, BALL's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Mar 2016 quarter at 72.74, with a price of $35.65 and an EPS of $0.49. The Jun 2024 quarter saw the lowest point at 4.5, with a price of $60.02 and an EPS of $13.34.
Ball PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 77.81% in 2015
Maximum annual decrease: -37.05% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25.56 | 13.45% |
| 2022 | 22.53 | -37.05% |
| 2021 | 35.79 | -31.25% |
| 2020 | 52.06 | 37.65% |
| 2019 | 37.82 | 8.58% |
| 2018 | 34.83 | -1.53% |
| 2017 | 35.37 | -21.78% |
| 2016 | 45.22 | 26.84% |
| 2015 | 35.65 | 77.81% |
| 2014 | 20.05 | 8.67% |
BALL average PE ratio chart
BALL's current P/E ratio is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
BALL PE vs peers
BALL's PE ratio is below its peer stocks CCK and SLGN.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| BALL Ball Corp. | 4.56 | $18.15B |
| SLGN Silgan Holdings Inc | 20 | $5.94B |
| CCK Crown Holdings Inc | 112.36 | $10.89B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ball's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for BALL stock as of Nov 21, 2024, stands at 4.56.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Ball (BALL)?
As an average over the last 3 years, BALL stock has a PE ratio of 21.45.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Ball (BALL)?
As an average over the last 5 years, BALL stock has a PE ratio of 30.48.
What is the highest PE ratio for BALL?
In the last ten years, the Mar 2016 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 72.74.
How does the current PE ratio for BALL compare to its historical average?
BALL's current price to earnings ratio is 87% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Ball's PE ratio so low?
A company with a lower PE ratio may indicate that the market has lower growth expectations for the company's future earnings.
How is BALL's PE ratio calculated (Ball PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (Nov 21, 2024), Ball's stock price is $60.83. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $13.35. Therefore, Ball's price to earnings ratio for today is 4.56. PE RATIO(4.56) = STOCK PRICE($60.83) / TTM EPS($13.35)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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