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Gross Margin

17.9%

Higher than 18% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers

Updated 102h ago

Sector Performance

18th percentile

BALL

17.9%

Sector Median

36.3%

Sector Avg

30.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin, the percentage of revenue remaining after covering the direct costs of producing goods, is currently 17.9%.

This is well below the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 36.3%, placing Ball Corporation in the 18th percentile among its peers. The year-over-year change and eight-quarter trend are not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a sharp increase of +31.6% from the prior quarter's 13.6%. The combination of a low gross margin level with a strong recent improvement suggests near-term risk from thin profitability, yet the upward trend may signal a recovering cost structure or pricing power. This mixed picture—low relative standing but positive momentum—aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the metric does not point decisively toward either a bullish or bearish outlook.

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 17.9% compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 36.3%, placing it in the 18th percentile.

Who are BALL's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Gross Margin include: SE (44.3%), YUM (44.7%), SHAK (47.4%), RIDE (49.4%), CZR (50.3%).

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.