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BALL Gross Margin Analysis

17.4%

Higher than 18% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers

Updated 1189h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue left after paying direct production costs, so Ball’s 17.4% means it keeps $0.174 per dollar of sales before other expenses.

Sector Performance

18th percentile

BALL

17.4%

Sector Median

34.2%

Sector Avg

26.4%

Prior Period

17.9%(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue left after paying direct production costs, so Ball’s 17.4% means it keeps $0.174 per dollar of sales before other expenses.

Against sector peers, that figure sits well below the Consumer Cyclical median of 33.7%, placing the company in the 22nd percentile. The year-over-year change is N/A, and the quarter-over-quarter change is -2.8%, reflecting a drop from 17.9% to 17.4% in the most recent period; the eight-quarter trend direction is also N/A. This low margin relative to peers, combined with a recent sequential decline, suggests cost or pricing pressure that adds to investment risk. The metric does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it signals caution without delivering a clear

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about BALL?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

How does BALL's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

BALL's Gross Margin of 17.4% compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 34.2%, placing it in the 18th percentile.

Who are BALL's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Gross Margin include: BABA (34.5%), AEO (33.9%), URBN (36.6%), GME (40.7%), RH (41.4%).

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The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.