BALL FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 42% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 102h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Free cash flow yield measures the cash a company generates after capital spending, relative to its market value; Ball's current 4.8% means it produces $4.80 in free cash flow per $100 of equity value.
Sector Performance
42th percentileBALL
4.7%
Sector Median
5.5%
Sector Avg
-3.3%
Prior Period
4.8%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield measures the cash a company generates after capital spending, relative to its market value; Ball's current 4.8% means it produces $4.80 in free cash flow per $100 of equity value.
This sits below the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 5.5%, placing Ball in the 42nd percentile among sector peers. The metric has been stable over the last 8 quarters, with recent readings of 4.8%, 4.7%, 4.5%, and 4.8%, and the latest quarter rose 2.1% from the prior quarter, while the year-over-year change is not available. A stable yield below the sector median suggests Ball generates moderate cash returns relative to peers, offering limited
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 4.7% compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 5.5%, placing it in the 42th percentile.
Who are BALL's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by FCF Yield include: AMCR (5.5%), ABNB (5.6%), ROL (3.8%), PHM (7.3%), AZO (3.7%).
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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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4.7%
Sector Median
5.5%
Sector Avg
-3.3%
How BALL's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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