Ball Corporation
Ball Corporation supplies aluminum packaging products for the beverage, personal care, and household products industries in the United States, Brazil, and internationally. The company manufactures and sells aluminum beverage containers to fillers of carbonated soft drinks, beer, energy drinks, and other beverages. It manufactures and sells extruded aluminum aerosol containers, recloseable aluminu… Read more
Ball Corporation (BALL) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of December 2025: $5.42 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Ball Corporation (BALL) has net assets worth $5.42 Billion USD as of December 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($19.52 Billion) and total liabilities ($14.10 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $5.42 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 27.77% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 7.24% |
| 5-Year Change | 47.11% |
| 10-Year Change | 64.42% |
| Growth Volatility | 31.48 |
Ball Corporation - Net Assets Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how Ball Corporation's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Ball Corporation (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Ball Corporation from 1985 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $5.42 Billion | -8.58% |
| 2024-12-31 | $5.93 Billion | +54.55% |
| 2023-12-31 | $3.84 Billion | +8.79% |
| 2022-12-31 | $3.53 Billion | -4.29% |
| 2021-12-31 | $3.69 Billion | +10.43% |
| 2020-12-31 | $3.34 Billion | +10.53% |
| 2019-12-31 | $3.02 Billion | -15.24% |
| 2018-12-31 | $3.56 Billion | -12.50% |
| 2017-12-31 | $4.07 Billion | +23.48% |
| 2016-12-31 | $3.30 Billion | +161.46% |
| 2015-12-31 | $1.26 Billion | +1.73% |
| 2014-12-31 | $1.24 Billion | -10.90% |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.39 Billion | +7.85% |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.29 Billion | -6.39% |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.38 Billion | -16.89% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.66 Billion | +4.74% |
| 2009-12-31 | $1.58 Billion | +45.59% |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.09 Billion | -19.08% |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.34 Billion | +15.19% |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.17 Billion | +38.79% |
| 2005-12-31 | $840.40 Million | -23.11% |
| 2004-12-31 | $1.09 Billion | +34.28% |
| 2003-12-31 | $814.00 Million | +63.29% |
| 2002-12-31 | $498.50 Million | -2.98% |
| 2001-12-31 | $513.80 Million | -26.32% |
| 2000-12-31 | $697.30 Million | -1.87% |
| 1999-12-31 | $710.60 Million | +9.88% |
| 1998-12-31 | $646.70 Million | -5.72% |
| 1997-12-31 | $685.90 Million | +12.19% |
| 1996-12-31 | $611.40 Million | +3.86% |
| 1995-12-31 | $588.70 Million | -6.97% |
| 1994-12-31 | $632.80 Million | +10.13% |
| 1993-12-31 | $574.60 Million | -7.47% |
| 1992-12-31 | $621.00 Million | -2.40% |
| 1991-12-31 | $636.30 Million | +35.18% |
| 1990-12-31 | $470.70 Million | +22.48% |
| 1989-12-31 | $384.30 Million | -8.80% |
| 1988-12-31 | $421.40 Million | +6.04% |
| 1987-12-31 | $397.40 Million | +8.79% |
| 1986-12-31 | $365.30 Million | +10.43% |
| 1985-12-31 | $330.80 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Ball Corporation's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have decreased by 100.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other Components | $5.42 Billion | 100.00% |
| Total Equity | $5.42 Billion | 100.00% |
Ball Corporation Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Ball Corporation ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
nVent Electric PLC
NYSE:NVT
|
$16.41 Billion |
|
NAVER Corp
PINK:NHNCF
|
$16.41 Billion |
|
INTERCONT HOTELS
F:IC1B
|
$16.42 Billion |
|
MTU Aero Engines AG
PINK:MTUAF
|
$16.50 Billion |
|
First Citizens BancShares Inc
NASDAQ:FCNCA
|
$16.40 Billion |
|
KE HOLDINGS SP.ADS/1 CL.A
F:KE8A
|
$16.34 Billion |
|
China Life Insurance Co Ltd
PINK:CILJF
|
$16.34 Billion |
|
Cdi 1:1 Foreign Exempt Nyse Deferred Settlement
AU:AMCDD
|
$16.28 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Ball Corporation's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 5,862,000,000 to 5,421,000,000, a change of -441,000,000 (-7.5%).
- Net income of 912,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 220,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 1,321,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 1,003,000,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 815,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $912.00 Million | +16.82% |
| Dividends Paid | $220.00 Million | -4.06% |
| Share Repurchases | $1.32 Billion | -24.37% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $1.00 Billion | +18.5% |
| Other Changes | $-815.00 Million | -15.03% |
| Total Change | $- | -7.52% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Ball Corporation's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 3.14x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 68.73x to 3.14x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-12-31 | $0.90 | $61.76 | x |
| 1986-12-31 | $0.99 | $61.76 | x |
| 1987-12-31 | $1.06 | $61.76 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | $1.12 | $61.76 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | $1.09 | $61.76 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | $1.29 | $61.76 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | $1.47 | $61.76 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $1.43 | $61.76 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $1.22 | $61.76 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $1.28 | $61.76 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $1.21 | $61.76 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $1.21 | $61.76 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $1.24 | $61.76 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $1.28 | $61.76 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $1.12 | $61.76 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $1.88 | $61.76 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $1.15 | $61.76 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $1.07 | $61.76 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $1.77 | $61.76 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $2.39 | $61.76 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $1.94 | $61.76 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $2.78 | $61.76 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $3.27 | $61.76 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $2.80 | $61.76 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $4.16 | $61.76 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $4.14 | $61.76 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $3.62 | $61.76 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $3.53 | $61.76 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $4.10 | $61.76 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $3.63 | $61.76 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $4.44 | $61.76 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $10.64 | $61.76 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $11.04 | $61.76 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $9.81 | $61.76 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $8.67 | $61.76 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $9.81 | $61.76 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $10.94 | $61.76 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $10.82 | $61.76 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $11.89 | $61.76 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $19.02 | $61.76 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $19.64 | $61.76 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Ball Corporation utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 16.82%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 6.93%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.67x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.60x
- Recent ROE (16.82%) is below the historical average (18.54%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 15.48% | 4.63% | 1.72x | 1.94x | $18.12 Million |
| 1986 | 16.12% | 5.50% | 1.46x | 2.01x | $22.37 Million |
| 1987 | 16.68% | 6.29% | 1.33x | 2.00x | $26.56 Million |
| 1988 | 7.76% | 3.05% | 1.22x | 2.08x | $-9.44 Million |
| 1989 | 9.32% | 2.93% | 1.30x | 2.44x | $-2.63 Million |
| 1990 | 10.97% | 3.70% | 1.04x | 2.86x | $4.45 Million |
| 1991 | 10.91% | 2.92% | 1.45x | 2.57x | $5.50 Million |
| 1992 | 11.44% | 3.17% | 1.39x | 2.59x | $8.70 Million |
| 1993 | -11.65% | -2.67% | 1.36x | 3.21x | $-120.97 Million |
| 1994 | 11.84% | 2.81% | 1.47x | 2.85x | $11.33 Million |
| 1995 | -3.19% | -0.91% | 1.27x | 2.77x | $-76.87 Million |
| 1996 | 4.00% | 1.11% | 1.28x | 2.81x | $-36.24 Million |
| 1997 | 9.19% | 2.44% | 1.14x | 3.30x | $-5.12 Million |
| 1998 | 2.67% | 0.55% | 1.05x | 4.59x | $-45.63 Million |
| 1999 | 15.08% | 2.81% | 1.36x | 3.95x | $35.11 Million |
| 2000 | 9.99% | 1.86% | 1.38x | 3.88x | $-40.00K |
| 2001 | -19.68% | -2.69% | 1.59x | 4.59x | $-149.61 Million |
| 2002 | 31.67% | 4.05% | 0.93x | 8.38x | $106.81 Million |
| 2003 | 28.46% | 4.62% | 1.22x | 5.04x | $149.12 Million |
| 2004 | 27.80% | 5.55% | 1.21x | 4.12x | $193.44 Million |
| 2005 | 31.88% | 4.73% | 1.32x | 5.09x | $186.76 Million |
| 2006 | 28.28% | 4.98% | 1.13x | 5.01x | $213.06 Million |
| 2007 | 20.95% | 3.76% | 1.24x | 4.48x | $147.05 Million |
| 2008 | 29.43% | 4.23% | 1.19x | 5.87x | $210.92 Million |
| 2009 | 24.53% | 5.28% | 1.13x | 4.10x | $229.77 Million |
| 2010 | 30.83% | 6.13% | 1.10x | 4.56x | $316.20 Million |
| 2011 | 36.42% | 5.18% | 1.18x | 5.98x | $322.09 Million |
| 2012 | 35.56% | 4.51% | 1.17x | 6.74x | $284.84 Million |
| 2013 | 33.22% | 4.79% | 1.09x | 6.39x | $284.34 Million |
| 2014 | 45.49% | 5.47% | 1.14x | 7.33x | $366.69 Million |
| 2015 | 22.46% | 3.52% | 0.82x | 7.75x | $155.90 Million |
| 2016 | 7.66% | 2.90% | 0.56x | 4.71x | $-80.50 Million |
| 2017 | 9.49% | 3.40% | 0.64x | 4.36x | $-20.10 Million |
| 2018 | 13.13% | 3.90% | 0.70x | 4.79x | $108.20 Million |
| 2019 | 19.19% | 4.94% | 0.66x | 5.89x | $271.10 Million |
| 2020 | 17.86% | 4.98% | 0.64x | 5.57x | $257.50 Million |
| 2021 | 24.21% | 6.30% | 0.71x | 5.44x | $515.30 Million |
| 2022 | 20.77% | 4.68% | 0.77x | 5.75x | $372.90 Million |
| 2023 | 18.76% | 5.04% | 0.73x | 5.12x | $330.10 Million |
| 2024 | 68.37% | 33.98% | 0.67x | 3.01x | $3.42 Billion |
| 2025 | 16.82% | 6.93% | 0.67x | 3.60x | $369.90 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Ball Corporation's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Packaging & Containers
- Average net assets among peers: $2,417,543,083
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -25.21%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Corporation (BALL) | $5.42 Billion | 15.48% | 2.60x | $16.41 Billion |
| Alliance Creative Group, Inc (ACGX) | $2.12 Million | 12.57% | 1.98x | $208.71K |
| Advanced Container Technologies Inc (ACTX) | $970.86K | -145.07% | 1.77x | $670.31 |
| Ardagh Metal Packaging SA (AMBP) | $286.00 Million | -73.43% | 17.62x | $605.72 Million |
| Amcor PLC (AMCR) | $11.74 Billion | 4.35% | 2.16x | $18.72 Billion |
| Avery Dennison Corp (AVY) | $1.36 Billion | -54.80% | 2.67x | $13.11 Billion |
| Berry Global Group Inc (BERY) | $-128.00 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $7.83 Billion |
| Cascades Inc (CADNF) | $1.96 Billion | 10.12% | 1.77x | $571.95 Million |
| CCL Industries Inc (CCDBF) | $3.28 Billion | 16.14% | 1.24x | $7.23 Billion |
| Crown Holdings Inc (CCK) | $3.25 Billion | 3.23% | 2.83x | $11.67 Billion |