Ball Corporation (BALL) Stock Analysis & Winston Score
Ball Corporation makes aluminum cans and other metal packaging. Most people have held one of their cans without knowing it — Ball supplies the metal cans used by major beverage companies like Coca-Cola, Anheuser-Busch, and countless craft brewers. It is one of the largest aluminum can manufacturers in the world. Ball earns money by selling cans and other aluminum packaging to beverage and food companies under long-term supply contracts. The company operates across North America, Europe, and South America, generating roughly $12–13 billion in annual revenue. Its scale and long-term customer contracts give it a cost advantage over smaller rivals, but Ball is exposed to aluminum price swings and must pass those costs through to customers. The key growth driver is the ongoing shift from plastic bottles to aluminum cans, as brands and consumers look for more recyclable packaging options — though rising input costs and slowing beverage volumes remain the main risks to watch.
Winston Score: 46/100 — Average
Mixed quality — meaningful strengths and weaknesses.
- Quality: Weak (7/30)
- Growth: Exceptional (19/20)
- Cash Flow: Strong (7/10)
- Stability: Mixed (4/10)
- Valuation: Good (6/10)
- Ownership: Weak (2/15)
Key Facts
Price: $62.71
Market Cap: $16.7B
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Packaging & Containers


