Amcor PLC (AMCR)vsBall Corporation (BALL)
AMCR
Amcor PLC
$38.13
+1.30%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $18.77B
BALL
Ball Corporation
$52.92
+0.42%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $15.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Amcor PLC generates 62% more annual revenue ($22.19B vs $13.67B). BALL leads profitability with a 6.9% profit margin vs 3.1%. AMCR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.56. BALL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
AMCR
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
BALL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AMCR.
Margin of Safety
+22.7%
Fair Value
$87.16
Current Price
$52.92
$34.24 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 77.4% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.3% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 21.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 6.7% — below average capital efficiency
3.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
6.9% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMCR
The strongest argument for AMCR centers on Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 77.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.56 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : BALL
The strongest argument for BALL centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.21 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AMCR
The primary concerns for AMCR are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : BALL
The primary concerns for BALL are Profit Margin, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMCR profiles as a hypergrowth stock while BALL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BALL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
AMCR is growing revenue faster at 77.4% — sustainability is the question.
AMCR generates stronger free cash flow (-42M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BALL scores higher overall (67/100 vs 64/100) and 16.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Amcor PLC
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Amcor plc is an Australian-American, UK-domiciled packaging company. It develops and produces flexible packaging, rigid containers, specialty cartons, closures and services for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical-device, home and personal-care, and other products.
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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Ball Corporation supplies aluminum packaging products to the beverage, personal care, and household products industries in the United States, Brazil, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado.
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