Crown Holdings CCK
United StatesConsumer Cyclical · Packaging & ContainersUSD
134.93 USD (+26.0%)
14 analysts
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Crown Holdings is a global manufacturer of metal packaging (beverage and food cans, caps, and aerosols) selling mainly to major consumer brands, with a business model based on long-term contracts and scale efficiency.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Strong growth8.3
- ✓Favourable backdrop8.2
- ✓Attractive valuation8.1
- ✕Little or no dividend4.7
- !Balance sheet could be stronger5.4
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsValuation is reasonable and growth is solid, but watch leverage and gross margin trends.
Crown Holdings presents an attractive combination of valuation (P/E 15.41, FCF yield 7.33%) and growth (revenue +16.5%, earnings +42.9%), with an ROE of 27.4% supporting business quality, although its net debt/EBITDA of 2.66 and a gross margin of 21% cap the financial health score.
The main risk is concentration in the beverage can segment, where price competition and pressure from large brand customers can compress margins, along with a debt level that, while manageable, limits financial flexibility.
Context and risks
Crown Holdings has no recent relevant news or material exposure to current macro factors. Its metal packaging business for consumer goods does not significantly depend on interest rates, oil, or European gas, and its net debt/EBITDA of 2.66 is at a manageable level that does not make it vulnerable to the rise in long-term rates.
Is Crown Holdings stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 20% below the Consumer Cyclical median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 15.4 | 17.8 | −14% |
| EV / EBITDA | 8.4 | 11.2 | −26% |
| Price / book | 4.0 | 2.9 | +40% |
| Price / sales | 0.9 | 1.3 | −30% |
Sector: median of the 228 Consumer Cyclical companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 8.1 out of 10 (median for Consumer Cyclical: 6.6).
Average analyst target: 134.93 USD, +26.0% versus the price.
A discount may reflect more risk or slower growth than its sector: Financial health 5.4 (sector 5.7), Growth 8.3 (sector 5.9).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Consumer Cyclical medianValuation
- P/E
- 15.4
- Forward P/E
- 11.8
- EV / EBITDA
- 8.4
- Price / book
- 4.0
- Price / sales
- 0.9
- PEG
- 0.64
- Market cap
- 11.6B USD
- Enterprise value
- 17.7B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 27.4%
- ROA
- 7.1%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 18.2%
- Gross margin
- 21.0%
- Operating margin
- 12.6%
- Net margin
- 5.9%
- Free cash flow
- 853.9M USD
- FCF yield
- 7.3%
- Cash conversion
- 40%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 6.3B USD
- Net debt
- 5.6B USD
- Cash
- 656.0M USD
- EBITDA
- 2.1B USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 2.66
- Debt / equity
- 186.33
- Current ratio
- 1.05
- Quick ratio
- 0.59
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +16.5%
- Earnings growth
- +42.9%
- EPS (TTM)
- 6.95 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 9.05 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 1.2%
- Payout
- 17.5%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 0.56
- Analyst consensus
- Buy (14)
- Target price
- 134.93 USD
- 52-week range
- 89.21 – 122.91
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All 228 in Consumer Cyclical →Frequently asked questions about Crown Holdings
Is Crown Holdings stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 20% below the Consumer Cyclical median on average. Valuation score: 8.1 out of 10 (median for Consumer Cyclical: 6.6). Average analyst target: 134.93 USD, +26.0% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Crown Holdings get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 7.0 out of 10, rank 203 of 2,130 (better than 89% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Growth (8.3) and its weakest, Dividend (4.7). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Crown Holdings's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 15.4: the share price equals 15.4 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Consumer Cyclical median is 17.8. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 11.8.
How much is Crown Holdings worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 11.6B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 17.7B USD.
How much debt does Crown Holdings have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 5.6B USD. That is 2.66 times its EBITDA; the Consumer Cyclical median is 1.91.
Does Crown Holdings pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 1.22% and it pays out 18% of its earnings.
How has Crown Holdings stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 19.5% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 89.21 and 122.91 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Crown Holdings?
14 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 134.93 USD (+26.0% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.