Company / Operating Margin
Ball Corporation Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2017 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
32.4%
FY2017
5-year range
-
FY2016-FY2017
Trend
+23.0%
vs FY2016
Sector context
#9 of 84
Materials
What the data says
Ball Corporation's operating margin of 32.4% is higher than 89% of companies in the Materials sector (FY2017).
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
32.4% in FY2017. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Materials sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -
- 5-Year Change
- -
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 11% in MaterialsTop 11% of 84This company 32.4% Sector average -70.2%
▼
+146.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2017, operating margin increased 23.0% year-over-year.
- Currently 102.6pp above the Materials sector average.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | - | - |
| FY2024 | - | - |
| FY2023 | - | - |
| FY2022 | - | - |
| FY2021 | - | - |
| FY2020 | - | - |
| FY2019 | - | - |
| FY2018 | - | - |
| FY2017 | 32.4% | +23.0% |
| FY2016 | 26.4% | +247.9% |
As of FY2017 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jul 2, 2026