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U.S. Metal and Glass Containers Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 06, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies14
  • 7D2.2%
  • 3M0.9%
  • 1Y12.3%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Metal and Glass Containers industry is up 2.2%, with Ball leading the way, up 3.3%. This means that the industry has gained 12% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 9.6% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Metal and Glass Containers Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 07 Apr 2026US$46.9bUS$48.0bUS$2.5b18.6x18.8x1x
Thu, 05 Mar 2026US$51.8bUS$48.0bUS$2.5b20.6x20.8x1.1x
Sat, 31 Jan 2026US$47.8bUS$47.5bUS$2.5b19.6x19.1x1x
Mon, 29 Dec 2025US$46.2bUS$47.5bUS$2.3b19.8x19.8x1x
Wed, 26 Nov 2025US$43.1bUS$47.5bUS$2.3b19.3x18.5x0.9x
Fri, 24 Oct 2025US$45.2bUS$48.0bUS$2.2b22x21x0.9x
Sun, 21 Sep 2025US$44.8bUS$47.9bUS$1.8b22.6x25.4x0.9x
Tue, 19 Aug 2025US$47.8bUS$48.0bUS$1.8b23.2x26x1x
Thu, 17 Jul 2025US$51.6bUS$47.3bUS$1.8b27.6x28.7x1.1x
Sat, 14 Jun 2025US$50.0bUS$47.3bUS$1.8b27x27.9x1.1x
Mon, 12 May 2025US$47.7bUS$47.3bUS$1.8b27.3x26.6x1x
Wed, 09 Apr 2025US$49.2bUS$59.2bUS$2.2b22.5x22.7x0.8x
Fri, 07 Mar 2025US$54.5bUS$59.2bUS$2.2b25.7x25.1x0.9x
Sun, 02 Feb 2025US$57.4bUS$61.1bUS$1.9b25.6x30.8x0.9x
Tue, 31 Dec 2024US$56.3bUS$61.0bUS$1.9b24.1x29.8x0.9x
Thu, 28 Nov 2024US$62.4bUS$61.3bUS$1.9b25.2x33x1x
Sat, 26 Oct 2024US$62.1bUS$61.4bUS$2.0b27.3x30.3x1x
Mon, 23 Sep 2024US$61.7bUS$61.3bUS$2.4b25.7x26.1x1x
Wed, 21 Aug 2024US$59.1bUS$61.2bUS$2.4b22.2x24.9x1x
Fri, 19 Jul 2024US$57.2bUS$61.6bUS$2.3b19.5x24.6x0.9x
Sun, 16 Jun 2024US$57.5bUS$61.6bUS$2.3b19.5x24.7x0.9x
Tue, 14 May 2024US$60.3bUS$61.6bUS$2.4b16.4x25.2x1x
Thu, 11 Apr 2024US$60.1bUS$62.4bUS$2.7b16.5x22.5x1x
Sat, 09 Mar 2024US$58.7bUS$62.4bUS$2.7b16x22x0.9x
Mon, 05 Feb 2024US$57.6bUS$62.8bUS$3.3b14.5x17.5x0.9x
Wed, 03 Jan 2024US$57.2bUS$63.1bUS$3.1b15.7x18.2x0.9x
Fri, 01 Dec 2023US$54.8bUS$63.3bUS$3.2b14.3x17.3x0.9x
Sun, 29 Oct 2023US$50.2bUS$64.0bUS$3.6b14.2x14x0.8x
Tue, 26 Sep 2023US$53.9bUS$64.3bUS$3.6b15.7x15.2x0.8x
Thu, 24 Aug 2023US$55.7bUS$64.6bUS$3.6b16.5x15.5x0.9x
Sat, 22 Jul 2023US$61.4bUS$70.7bUS$3.8b16.1x16.3x0.9x
Mon, 19 Jun 2023US$60.6bUS$70.7bUS$3.8b16x16.1x0.9x
Wed, 17 May 2023US$57.4bUS$71.0bUS$3.8b15.6x15.2x0.8x
Fri, 14 Apr 2023US$57.3bUS$71.8bUS$4.2b12.8x13.7x0.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

13.7x


Total Market Cap: US$57.3bTotal Earnings: US$4.2bTotal Revenue: US$71.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Metal and Glass Containers Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 22.3x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Metal and Glass Containers industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 18.8x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 22.3x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.94x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Metal and Glass Containers industry have declined 16% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 13% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Metal and Glass Containers compare with similar industries?

US Market3.46%
Materials4.64%
Packaging0.73%
Metal and Glass Containers2.19%
Paper Packaging0.078%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
CCK Crown HoldingsUS$103.225.1%
+US$555.0m		27.4%PE15.5x
BALL BallUS$59.732.9%
+US$452.5m		26.6%PE17.4x
ATR AptarGroupUS$126.012.1%
+US$169.0m		-6.4%PE20.5x
SLGN Silgan HoldingsUS$39.454.1%
+US$165.5m		-14.2%PE14.4x
AMBP Ardagh Metal PackagingUS$4.032.5%
+US$59.8m		48.2%PS0.4x

Latest News

GEF
US$66.81
Greif
7D
0.5%
1Y
31.8%

GEF: Beverage Packaging Demand And Cash Returns Will Support Future Upside

Narrative Update on Greif Greif's updated analyst price target has shifted modestly to $79.00. Analysts point to mixed packaging volume expectations, ongoing beverage can growth in North America and Europe, disciplined containerboard supply management, and uncertainty around the use of recent asset sale proceeds as key drivers of their revised views.
MYE
US$21.04
Myers Industries
7D
1.8%
1Y
104.9%

MYE: Buybacks And Acquisition Capacity Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have kept their Myers Industries price target steady at $26.00, with only very small tweaks to model inputs such as the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E to reflect updated assumptions rather than a change in overall view. What's in the News From October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, Myers Industries repurchased 28,758 shares for US$0.5 million, representing 0.08% of shares under its ongoing buyback program (Key Developments).
SLGN
US$39.45
Silgan Holdings
7D
4.1%
1Y
-14.2%

Silgan Holdings: Strong Cash Flows Will Reduce Net Debt Fast

Apr 02
OI
US$10.28
O-I Glass
7D
0.9%
1Y
-0.1%
CCK
US$103.22
Crown Holdings
7D
5.1%
1Y
27.4%
ATR
US$126.01
AptarGroup
7D
2.1%
1Y
-6.4%
BALL
US$59.73
Ball
7D
2.9%
1Y
26.6%

BALL: 2026 EPS Guidance And Buybacks Will Drive Upside Potential

Analysts have slightly adjusted their view on Ball, with the average price target moving closer to $70.25 as a series of recent target changes, including multiple upward revisions and one reduction, inform updated assumptions on growth, margins, discount rate and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Ball clusters around a series of price target changes and rating moves, giving you a clearer sense of how the Street is thinking about execution, growth and valuation risk.
AMBP
US$4.03
Ardagh Metal Packaging
7D
2.5%
1Y
48.2%

AMBP: Rising Packaging Demand Should Support Upside Despite Leverage Risk

Analyst price targets for Ardagh Metal Packaging have moved higher to a range of about $4.75 to $6, as analysts cite slightly stronger revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, along with a modestly lower future P/E multiple in their updated models. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a split view on Ardagh Metal Packaging, with several bullish analysts nudging price targets higher while one bearish analyst trims expectations.
TRS
US$35.45
TriMas
7D
-0.3%
1Y
73.3%
JBDI
US$0.57
JBDI Holdings
7D
-2.4%
1Y
-17.5%