Forward PE Ratio: 15.41
The forward PE ratio is 15.41 as of Friday, July 10, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (15.41) = Close Price ($61.69) / Consensus Forward EPS ($4.00)
BALL Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
15.41
BALL Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
Ball Corporation
Market Cap
$16.42B
Forward PE Ratio
15.41
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Corporation (BALL) | $16.42B | 15.41 |
| Tractor Supply Company (TSCO)vs › | $15.96B | 14.46 |
| Stellantis N.V. (STLA)vs › | $15.94B | 7.79 |
| Masco Corporation (MAS)vs › | $15.70B | 17.92 |
| Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY)vs › | $17.45B | 13.17 |
| Genuine Parts Company (GPC)vs › | $17.48B | N/A |
| NVR, Inc. (NVR)vs › | $17.49B | 18.12 |
| Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK)vs › | $14.72B | 15.13 |
| Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H)vs › | $18.18B | 53.76 |
| Flutter Entertainment plc (FLUT)vs › | $19.20B | 19.20 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
17.9
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
15.4
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $4.00 implies +15.9% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $3.45.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $61.69 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $4.00 | $3.95 – $4.06 | 9 | 15.4x |
| 2027-12-31 | $4.52 | $4.48 – $4.56 | 9 | 13.7x |
| 2028-12-31 | $5.05 | $4.80 – $5.18 | 3 | 12.2x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for Ball Corporation (BALL)?
- The forward PE ratio for BALL stock is 15.41.
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About Ball Corporation
Ball Corporation serves as a global provider of aluminum packaging solutions for a broad spectrum of industries, including beverages, personal care items, and household goods. Its extensive reach covers the United States, Brazil, and numerous international markets. The company's operations are strategically divided into four primary business segments: Beverage Packaging for North and Central America; Beverage Packaging for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; Beverage Packaging for South America; and its dedicated Aerospace division. Within its packaging enterprise, Ball is a key manufacturer and supplier of aluminum beverage containers, catering to producers of carbonated soft drinks, beer, energy drinks, and other liquid products. Its product line also encompasses extruded aluminum aerosol containers, innovative reclosable aluminum bottles, aluminum cups, and aluminum slugs. Beyond packaging, Ball Corporation maintains a substantial presence in the aerospace sector. Here, it develops advanced spacecraft, intricate sensors and instruments, sophisticated radio frequency systems, and other cutting-edge technologies. These specialized offerings support civil, commercial, and national security aerospace initiatives. Its aerospace portfolio includes defense hardware, tactical antenna and video solutions, space hardware for both operational and civilian applications, and comprehensive systems engineering services. The company also undertakes the design, production, and rigorous testing of satellites, remote sensing devices, and associated ground control hardware and software, in addition to providing launch vehicle integration and satellite operational support. Furthermore, Ball supplies highly specialized components to government agencies and their prime contractors, such as target identification, warning, and attitude control systems; cryogenic systems with integrated sensor cooling devices; star trackers; and fast-steering mirrors. Established in 1880, Ball Corporation's corporate headquarters are located in Westminster, Colorado.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Packaging & Containers
- CEO
- Ronald J. Lewis