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Crown Holdings Inc (CCK) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Crown Holdings Inc stock (CCK) is currently trading at $103.21. Crown Holdings Inc PE ratio is 15.92. Crown Holdings Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.95. Analyst consensus price target for CCK is $129.00. WallStSmart rates CCK as Hold.

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CCK

Crown Holdings Inc

NYSECONSUMER CYCLICAL
$103.21
$1.66 (1.63%)
52W$75.14
$116.24
Target$129.00+25.0%

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CCK Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Crown Holdings Inc (CCK)

Margin of Safety
-157.0%
Significantly Overvalued
CCK Fair Value
$43.38
Graham Formula
Current Price
$103.21
$59.83 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $43.38
Overvalued
Price $103.21
Graham IV $43.38
Analyst $129.00

CCK trades 157% above its Graham fair value of $43.38, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Crown Holdings Inc (CCK) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, return on equity. Concerns around eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Crown Holdings Inc (CCK) Key Strengths (5)

Avg Score: 9.8/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.6410/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

Return on EquityProfitability
26.30%10/10

Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $26 in profit

Price/SalesValuation
0.9510/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

Institutional Own.Quality
108.45%10/10

108.45% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$11.71B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
12.15
Attractive
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.947
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
1.339
Undervalued
CCK Target Price
$129
19% Upside

Crown Holdings Inc (CCK) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 3.2/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
-56.40%0/10

Earnings declining -56.40%, profits shrinking

Operating MarginProfitability
12.10%4/10

Thin operating margins with cost pressures present

Price/BookValuation
3.724/10

Premium pricing at 3.7x book value

Revenue GrowthGrowth
7.70%4/10

Modest revenue growth at 7.70%

Profit MarginProfitability
5.97%4/10

Thin profit margins with limited profitability

Crown Holdings Inc (CCK) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 64/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.8/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 3.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.64), Price/Sales (0.95) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 26.30%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (3.72) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 7.70%, EPS Growth at -56.40%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 12.10%, Profit Margin at 5.97%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 26.30% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 7.70% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Return on Equity) and negatives (EPS Growth, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

CCK Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

CCK's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.95x trades 79% above its historical average of 0.53x (96th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 11% below its historical high of 1.07x set in Mar 2026, and 295% above its historical low of 0.24x in Nov 2008. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~1.1x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Crown Holdings Inc (CCK) · CONSUMER CYCLICALPACKAGING & CONTAINERS

The Big Picture

Crown Holdings Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 12.4B with 8% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 6.0%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 2630.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 236M in free cash flow and 468M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Crown Holdings Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Debt management: total debt of 6.0B is significantly higher than cash (764M). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor PACKAGING & CONTAINERS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Crown Holdings Inc.

Bottom Line

Crown Holdings Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Crown Holdings Inc(CCK)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

CONSUMER CYCLICAL

Industry

PACKAGING & CONTAINERS

Country

USA

Crown Holdings, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells products and packaging equipment for consumer goods and industrial products in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Yardley, Pennsylvania.

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