FCF Yield
Higher than 52% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 24h ago
Sector Performance
52th percentileBALL
5.4%
Sector Median
5.2%
Sector Avg
-2.0%
Deep Analysis
Ball Corporation's current Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield of 5.4% means that for every dollar of its stock price, the company generates 5.4 cents in free cash flow—cash left after operating and capital expenses, a measure of financial efficiency.
Among Consumer Cyclical sector peers, this yield sits just above the median of 5.3% and places the stock in the 51st percentile, indicating a slightly above-average cash return relative to its industry. The metric has been completely stable over the last eight quarters, with no change year-over-year (0.0%) or quarter-over-quarter (0.0%), reflecting consistent cash generation without recent shifts. This combination of a near-median level and a flat trend suggests modest cash returns with low volatility, offering no clear upside or downside surprise from this angle. The metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because it neither stands out as a bargain (high yield) nor signals deterioration (low yield), aligning with a balanced risk-reward profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about BALL?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
How does BALL's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
BALL's FCF Yield of 5.4% compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 5.2%, placing it in the 52th percentile.
Who are BALL's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by FCF Yield include: JD (1.7%), SHAK (1.7%), RCL (1.6%), WING (1.5%), TM (1.4%).
The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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5.4%
Sector Median
5.2%
Sector Avg
-2.0%
How BALL's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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