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Ball Corporation (BALL) Operating Margin: 9.17%

Is Ball Corporation’s operating margin high or low?

Ball Corporation's operating margin of 9.17% is in line with its 5-year average of 9.22%, around the middle of its 5-year range (6.63%–11.10%).

As of Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 3.32% below its 12-month average of 9.48%.

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BALL Operating Margin
10.56%+25.56% 1Y
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BALL Operating Margin Metrics

OPERATING MARGIN

9.17%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM

9.48%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y

8.85%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y

9.22%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y

9.15%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y

9.55%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y

9.36%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-3.32%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+3.67%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-0.54%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+0.19%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-3.99%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-2.03%

BALL Competitors' Operating Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPOPERATING MARGINTTM3Y5Y
Ball Corporation (BALL)$15.50B9.17%9.48%8.85%9.22%
Tractor Supply Company (TSCO)vs ›$15.83B9.28%9.65%9.89%9.87%
Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY)vs ›$16.16B3.40%3.73%3.70%4.15%
DraftKings Inc. (DKNG)vs ›$14.28B0.58%-6.51%-25.51%-59.96%
Aptiv PLC (APTV)vs ›$13.90B5.53%8.13%8.06%7.80%
Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU)vs ›$13.39B18.21%21.79%21.92%20.69%
Flutter Entertainment plc (FLUT)vs ›$18.89B2.40%4.79%1.00%0.15%
Hasbro, Inc. (HAS)vs ›$12.02B24.04%19.59%2.81%5.45%
International Paper Company (IP)vs ›$19.13B-10.46%-4.38%1.45%3.56%
NIO Inc. (NIO)vs ›$11.80B-8.06%-25.09%-30.66%-27.24%

Operating Efficiency

Gross Margin

15.7%

Operating Margin

9.2%

Ball Corporation Operating Margin Formula & Definition

Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue

Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Ball Corporation Operating Margin FAQ

What is the operating margin for Ball Corporation (BALL)?
The operating margin for BALL stock is 9.17%.
Is Ball Corporation's operating margin high or low?
Ball Corporation's operating margin of 9.17% is in line with its 5-year average of 9.22%, around the middle of its 5-year range (6.63%–11.10%).
What is the TTM average operating margin for Ball Corporation (BALL)?
The TTM average operating margin for BALL stock is 9.48%.
What is the 3Y average operating margin for Ball Corporation (BALL)?
The 3Y average operating margin for BALL stock is 8.85%.
What is the 5Y average operating margin for Ball Corporation (BALL)?
The 5Y average operating margin for BALL stock is 9.22%.
What is the 10Y average operating margin for Ball Corporation (BALL)?
The 10Y average operating margin for BALL stock is 9.15%.
What is the 15Y average operating margin for Ball Corporation (BALL)?
The 15Y average operating margin for BALL stock is 9.55%.
What is the 20Y average operating margin for Ball Corporation (BALL)?
The 20Y average operating margin for BALL stock is 9.36%.

Ball Corporation Operating Margin History

DATEOPERATING MARGIN
2025-12-3110.56%
2024-12-318.41%
2023-12-319.78%
2022-12-316.63%
2021-12-318.84%
2020-12-3111.10%
2019-12-318.75%
2018-12-317.93%
2017-12-3110.77%
2016-12-317.63%
2015-12-3110.28%
2014-12-3111.35%
2013-12-3110.59%
2012-12-3110.95%
2011-12-319.26%
2010-12-319.99%
2009-12-3110.31%
2008-12-318.40%
2007-12-318.62%
2006-12-317.71%
2005-12-318.71%
2004-12-319.63%
2003-12-319.26%
2002-12-318.06%
2001-12-31-0.69%
2000-12-315.71%
1999-12-317.89%
1998-12-316.46%
1997-12-315.46%
1996-12-313.84%

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.

Westminster, CO
16,000 employees
Consumer Cyclical / Packaging & Containers
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Packaging & Containers
CEO
Ronald J. Lewis