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BALL vs. CCK, SW, GEF.B, AMBP, and JBDI

Should you buy Ball stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Ball with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Ball include Crown (CCK), Smurfit Westrock (SW), Greif Bros. (GEF.B), Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMBP), and JBDI (JBDI).

How does Ball compare to Crown?

Crown (NYSE:CCK) and Ball (NYSE:BALL) are both large-cap materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk and valuation.

Ball has a net margin of 6.61% compared to Crown's net margin of 5.91%. Crown's return on equity of 27.33% beat Ball's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Crown5.91% 27.33% 6.52%
Ball 6.61%18.76%5.35%

90.9% of Crown shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.5% of Ball shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Crown shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Ball shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Ball has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Crown. Crown is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ball, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Crown$13.26B0.99$738M$6.9517.39
Ball$13.16B1.28$912M$3.5317.98

In the previous week, Ball had 11 more articles in the media than Crown. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Ball and 12 mentions for Crown. Crown's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat Ball's score of 1.02 indicating that Crown is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Crown
8 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ball
10 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Crown currently has a consensus target price of $128.20, suggesting a potential upside of 6.08%. Ball has a consensus target price of $71.69, suggesting a potential upside of 12.95%. Given Ball's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Ball is more favorable than Crown.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Crown
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.65
Ball
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54

Crown pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Ball pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Crown pays out 20.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ball pays out 22.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Crown has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

Crown has a beta of 0.59, suggesting that its share price is 41% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ball has a beta of 0.98, suggesting that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Crown beats Ball on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ball compare to Smurfit Westrock?

Ball (NYSE:BALL) and Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) are both large-cap materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership and valuation.

Ball presently has a consensus price target of $71.69, indicating a potential upside of 12.95%. Smurfit Westrock has a consensus price target of $57.62, indicating a potential upside of 19.45%. Given Smurfit Westrock's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Smurfit Westrock is more favorable than Ball.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ball
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54
Smurfit Westrock
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85

In the previous week, Ball had 16 more articles in the media than Smurfit Westrock. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Ball and 7 mentions for Smurfit Westrock. Ball's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Smurfit Westrock's score of 0.84 indicating that Ball is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ball
10 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Smurfit Westrock
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

86.5% of Ball shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.4% of Smurfit Westrock shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Ball shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Smurfit Westrock shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Ball has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Smurfit Westrock. Ball is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Smurfit Westrock, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ball$13.16B1.28$912M$3.5317.98
Smurfit Westrock$31.18B0.81$699M$0.9451.31

Ball has a beta of 0.98, indicating that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Smurfit Westrock has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

Ball pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Smurfit Westrock pays an annual dividend of $1.81 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Ball pays out 22.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Smurfit Westrock pays out 192.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Ball has a net margin of 6.61% compared to Smurfit Westrock's net margin of 1.59%. Ball's return on equity of 18.76% beat Smurfit Westrock's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ball6.61% 18.76% 5.35%
Smurfit Westrock 1.59%4.60%1.85%

Summary

Ball beats Smurfit Westrock on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ball compare to Greif Bros.?

Greif Bros. (NYSE:GEF.B) and Ball (NYSE:BALL) are both materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, earnings and institutional ownership.

Greif Bros. has a net margin of 7.53% compared to Ball's net margin of 6.61%. Ball's return on equity of 18.76% beat Greif Bros.'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Greif Bros.7.53% 13.66% 6.52%
Ball 6.61%18.76%5.35%

In the previous week, Ball had 23 more articles in the media than Greif Bros.. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Ball and 0 mentions for Greif Bros.. Ball's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Greif Bros.'s score of 0.00 indicating that Ball is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Greif Bros. Neutral
Ball Positive

Ball has higher revenue and earnings than Greif Bros.. Ball is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Greif Bros., indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Greif Bros.$5.43B0.94$268.80M$3.5631.08
Ball$13.16B1.28$912M$3.5317.98

Ball has a consensus target price of $71.69, indicating a potential upside of 12.95%. Given Ball's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Ball is more favorable than Greif Bros..

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Greif Bros.
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Ball
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54

5.1% of Greif Bros. shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.5% of Ball shares are held by institutional investors. 16.2% of Greif Bros. shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Ball shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Greif Bros. has a beta of 0.58, suggesting that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ball has a beta of 0.98, suggesting that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

Greif Bros. pays an annual dividend of $3.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Ball pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Greif Bros. pays out 104.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Ball pays out 22.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Summary

Ball beats Greif Bros. on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ball compare to Ardagh Metal Packaging?

Ardagh Metal Packaging (NYSE:AMBP) and Ball (NYSE:BALL) are both materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings and institutional ownership.

Ball has higher revenue and earnings than Ardagh Metal Packaging. Ball is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ardagh Metal Packaging, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ardagh Metal Packaging$5.50B0.55$11M$0.0683.58
Ball$13.16B1.28$912M$3.5317.98

Ardagh Metal Packaging currently has a consensus price target of $4.86, indicating a potential downside of 3.09%. Ball has a consensus price target of $71.69, indicating a potential upside of 12.95%. Given Ball's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Ball is more favorable than Ardagh Metal Packaging.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ardagh Metal Packaging
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17
Ball
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54

Ardagh Metal Packaging pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.0%. Ball pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Ardagh Metal Packaging pays out 666.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Ball pays out 22.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Ball has a net margin of 6.61% compared to Ardagh Metal Packaging's net margin of 0.68%. Ball's return on equity of 18.76% beat Ardagh Metal Packaging's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ardagh Metal Packaging0.68% -27.93% 3.09%
Ball 6.61%18.76%5.35%

In the previous week, Ball had 21 more articles in the media than Ardagh Metal Packaging. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Ball and 2 mentions for Ardagh Metal Packaging. Ball's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Ardagh Metal Packaging's score of 0.77 indicating that Ball is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ardagh Metal Packaging
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ball
10 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Ardagh Metal Packaging has a beta of 0.51, suggesting that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ball has a beta of 0.98, suggesting that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

16.9% of Ardagh Metal Packaging shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.5% of Ball shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Ardagh Metal Packaging shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Ball shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Ball beats Ardagh Metal Packaging on 16 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ball compare to JBDI?

JBDI (NASDAQ:JBDI) and Ball (NYSE:BALL) are related companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Ball has a consensus target price of $71.69, suggesting a potential upside of 12.95%. Given Ball's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Ball is more favorable than JBDI.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
JBDI
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Ball
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54

JBDI has a beta of -1.12, meaning that its stock price is 212% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ball has a beta of 0.98, meaning that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

86.5% of Ball shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Ball shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Ball has higher revenue and earnings than JBDI.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
JBDI$8.44M1.48-$2.72MN/AN/A
Ball$13.16B1.28$912M$3.5317.98

Ball has a net margin of 6.61% compared to JBDI's net margin of 0.00%. Ball's return on equity of 18.76% beat JBDI's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
JBDIN/A N/A N/A
Ball 6.61%18.76%5.35%

In the previous week, Ball had 23 more articles in the media than JBDI. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Ball and 0 mentions for JBDI. Ball's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat JBDI's score of 0.00 indicating that Ball is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
JBDI Neutral
Ball Positive

Summary

Ball beats JBDI on 13 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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BALL vs. The Competition

MetricBallContainers & Packaging IndustryMaterials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$16.80B$6.85B$4.90B$24.11B
Dividend Yield1.26%2.92%4.70%3.69%
P/E Ratio17.9818.6921.0829.19
Price / Sales1.2815.104,913.2213.11
Price / Cash10.58-0.6724.6319.37
Price / Book3.142.948.814.91
Net Income$912M$190.19M$154.73M$1.06B
7 Day Performance-2.64%1.69%6.83%1.65%
1 Month Performance2.80%3.94%5.20%2.63%
1 Year Performance17.41%2.49%43.43%20.40%

Ball Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BALL
Ball
4.4082 of 5 stars
$63.47
+0.0%
$71.69
+12.9%
+17.4%$16.80B$13.16B17.9816,000
CCK
Crown
4.2159 of 5 stars
$118.43
+0.5%
$128.20
+8.2%
+19.2%$13.17B$12.37B17.0423,000
SW
Smurfit Westrock
4.9053 of 5 stars
$50.06
+3.1%
$54.83
+9.5%
+10.5%$25.47B$31.18B69.5297,000
GEF.B
Greif Bros.
N/A$99.97
+3.8%
N/A+60.1%$4.45B$5.45B46.9312,000
AMBP
Ardagh Metal Packaging
2.5553 of 5 stars
$4.84
+1.2%
$4.86
+0.5%
+32.7%$2.86B$5.50B80.636,500

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