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Ball Corporation is a US manufacturer of aluminum beverage and aerosol packaging, with a business model based on long-term contracts with major consumer brands. Ball Corporation shows revenue growth of 19.7% and an attractive valuation (forward P/E 12.57), but its high leverage (net debt/EBITDA 3.41) and weak free cash flow conversion (18.3%) weigh on its financial health and quality.
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Ball Corporation is a US manufacturer of aluminum beverage and aerosol packaging, with a business model based on long-term contracts with major consumer brands. Ball Corporation shows revenue growth of 19.7% and an attractive valuation (forward P/E 12.57), but its high leverage (net debt/EBITDA 3.41) and weak free cash flow conversion (18.3%) weigh on its financial health and quality.
Score by category
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Financial health | 4.3 |
| Quality / Moat | 4.2 |
| Valuation | 7.0 |
| Growth | 7.1 |
| Dividend | 5.3 |
| Momentum | 7.7 |
| Risk & Context | 6.6 |
OVERALL SCORE: 5.9/10
Context and risks
No recent news and no material exposure to current macro factors (rates, oil, geopolitics) directly affecting its aluminum packaging business. Rising rates could increase its debt cost, but its leverage is already penalized in the quantitative health score.
Verdict: Hold; valuation is reasonable and growth is good, but watch leverage and cash generation.
Main risk: High leverage (net debt/EBITDA 3.41) and weak free cash flow conversion (18.3%) could limit financial flexibility if rates continue to rise.
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