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U.S. Metal and Glass Containers Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 23, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies14
  • 7D2.1%
  • 3M-17.1%
  • 1Y-5.1%
  • YTDn/a

The Metal and Glass Containers industry is up 2.1% in the last week, with Ball up 2.4%. Meanwhile, JBDI Holdings actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 31% in the last week. In the past year, the industry is down 5.1%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 14% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 24 May 2026US$44.0bUS$49.0bUS$2.4b16.4x18.5x0.9x
Tue, 21 Apr 2026US$49.4bUS$48.0bUS$2.5b19.9x19.8x1x
Thu, 19 Mar 2026US$48.2bUS$48.0bUS$2.5b17.8x19.3x1x
Sat, 14 Feb 2026US$52.8bUS$48.3bUS$2.5b23.4x21.5x1.1x
Mon, 12 Jan 2026US$47.6bUS$47.5bUS$2.3b20.9x20.4x1x
Wed, 10 Dec 2025US$43.1bUS$47.5bUS$2.3b18.1x18.5x0.9x
Fri, 07 Nov 2025US$43.0bUS$47.5bUS$2.3b18.2x18.4x0.9x
Sun, 05 Oct 2025US$45.2bUS$47.9bUS$1.8b22.4x25.7x0.9x
Tue, 02 Sep 2025US$47.3bUS$47.9bUS$1.8b23.4x26.9x1x
Thu, 31 Jul 2025US$51.8bUS$47.4bUS$1.7b28x29.6x1.1x
Sat, 28 Jun 2025US$51.3bUS$47.3bUS$1.8b27.8x28.6x1.1x
Mon, 26 May 2025US$47.8bUS$47.3bUS$1.8b27.2x26.7x1x
Wed, 23 Apr 2025US$50.8bUS$59.2bUS$2.2b24.7x23.4x0.9x
Fri, 21 Mar 2025US$54.6bUS$59.2bUS$2.2b25.2x25.2x0.9x
Sun, 16 Feb 2025US$54.8bUS$59.1bUS$2.2b25x24.5x0.9x
Tue, 14 Jan 2025US$53.8bUS$61.0bUS$1.9b23.8x28.5x0.9x
Thu, 12 Dec 2024US$59.5bUS$61.0bUS$1.9b26.5x31.7x1x
Sat, 09 Nov 2024US$60.9bUS$61.2bUS$1.9b27.5x31.6x1x
Mon, 07 Oct 2024US$61.9bUS$61.3bUS$2.4b25.2x26.1x1x
Wed, 04 Sep 2024US$60.9bUS$61.3bUS$2.4b25.1x25.7x1x
Fri, 02 Aug 2024US$60.3bUS$61.4bUS$2.3b20.7x26.3x1x
Sun, 30 Jun 2024US$54.5bUS$61.6bUS$2.3b19.5x23.5x0.9x
Tue, 28 May 2024US$59.9bUS$61.6bUS$2.4b24.1x25.1x1x
Thu, 25 Apr 2024US$58.3bUS$62.4bUS$2.7b16.6x21.9x0.9x
Sat, 23 Mar 2024US$58.8bUS$62.4bUS$2.7b17.4x22x0.9x
Mon, 19 Feb 2024US$56.1bUS$62.5bUS$2.7b14.4x20.8x0.9x
Wed, 17 Jan 2024US$56.4bUS$63.1bUS$3.1b14.8x17.9x0.9x
Fri, 15 Dec 2023US$57.9bUS$63.1bUS$3.1b15.5x18.4x0.9x
Sun, 12 Nov 2023US$51.4bUS$63.7bUS$3.2b14.3x16x0.8x
Tue, 10 Oct 2023US$51.5bUS$64.3bUS$3.6b15.3x14.5x0.8x
Thu, 07 Sep 2023US$56.2bUS$64.3bUS$3.6b16.4x15.8x0.9x
Sat, 05 Aug 2023US$57.8bUS$65.1bUS$3.7b18.8x15.8x0.9x
Mon, 03 Jul 2023US$60.1bUS$70.7bUS$3.8b15.8x16x0.9x
Wed, 31 May 2023US$55.7bUS$71.0bUS$3.8b15.2x14.7x0.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

14.7x


Total Market Cap: US$55.7bTotal Earnings: US$3.8bTotal Revenue: US$71.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Metal and Glass Containers Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 22.5x202420252026
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 18.5x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 22.5x.
  • 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 14% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 12% 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 Market1.01%
Materials0.11%
Packaging2.66%
Metal and Glass Containers2.05%
Paper Packaging2.95%
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
BALL BallUS$56.512.4%
+US$348.8m		9.2%PE16.1x
SLGN Silgan HoldingsUS$37.913.5%
+US$135.3m		-30.4%PE14.1x
ATR AptarGroupUS$116.231.4%
+US$99.6m		-25.5%PE19.2x
TRS TriMasUS$40.125.5%
+US$74.9m		57.8%PE77.2x
GEF GreifUS$64.292.6%
+US$73.8m		17.4%PE16.4x

Latest News

JBDI
US$0.42
JBDI Holdings
7D
-30.7%
1Y
-60.1%
CCK
US$96.71
Crown Holdings
7D
0.7%
1Y
-0.3%
SLGN
US$37.91
Silgan Holdings
7D
3.5%
1Y
-30.4%
Narrative Update • May 20

SLGN: Dividend Momentum And Mixed Sentiment Will Support Future P E Re Rating

Silgan Holdings' updated analyst price target edges slightly lower to about $53.17 from $53.33, as analysts factor in modest adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth assumptions, profit margin outlook, and future P/E expectations following a series of recent target changes across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Silgan Holdings show a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms trimming price targets while one new initiation comes in with a positive stance.
OI
US$8.83
O-I Glass
7D
5.7%
1Y
-32.3%
BALL
US$56.51
Ball
7D
2.4%
1Y
9.2%
Narrative Update • May 16

BALL: Share Buybacks And Mixed Earnings Confidence Will Shape Balanced 2026 Outlook

Ball's updated analyst price target edges higher to about $60.81, as analysts adjust their models for slightly different revenue growth, profit margin and forward P/E assumptions following a mix of recent target raises and trims across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Ball shows a mixed picture, with some analysts lifting targets or ratings while others trim expectations.
TRS
US$40.12
TriMas
7D
5.5%
1Y
57.8%
ATR
US$116.23
AptarGroup
7D
1.4%
1Y
-25.5%
Narrative Update • May 12

ATR: Refillable Beauty And Nasal Drug Delivery Will Support Upside Potential

AptarGroup's updated analyst price target has edged down by about $1.54 to reflect slightly higher discount rate assumptions, along with modest adjustments to projected revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations, according to analysts. What's in the News AptarGroup and Clarins rolled out a custom reloadable airless packaging solution for Clarins Total Eye Lift Eye Cream, using Aptar Beauty’s patented Gaïa technology to support lower material usage while maintaining formula protection and a premium look.
GEF
US$64.29
Greif
7D
2.6%
1Y
17.4%
AMBP
US$4.04
Ardagh Metal Packaging
7D
2.3%
1Y
5.5%