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U.S. Metal and Glass Containers Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 23, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies14
  • 7D1.6%
  • 3M16.8%
  • 1Y9.5%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Metal and Glass Containers industry is up 1.6%, with Ball up 2.9%. This means that the industry has gained 9.8% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 11% 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, 23 Aug 2026US$51.1bUS$50.4bUS$1.6b17.8x32.6x1x
Tue, 21 Jul 2026US$51.1bUS$49.0bUS$2.4b19.2x21.5x1x
Thu, 18 Jun 2026US$46.4bUS$49.0bUS$2.4b17.9x19.5x0.9x
Sat, 16 May 2026US$44.7bUS$49.0bUS$2.4b16x18.8x0.9x
Mon, 13 Apr 2026US$48.8bUS$48.0bUS$2.5b20.1x19.6x1x
Wed, 11 Mar 2026US$49.2bUS$48.0bUS$2.5b19.8x19.7x1x
Fri, 06 Feb 2026US$52.5bUS$48.2bUS$2.5b19.4x21.3x1.1x
Sun, 04 Jan 2026US$46.5bUS$47.5bUS$2.3b20.1x19.9x1x
Tue, 02 Dec 2025US$44.1bUS$47.5bUS$2.3b19.3x18.9x0.9x
Thu, 30 Oct 2025US$44.7bUS$48.1bUS$2.2b20.9x20.7x0.9x
Sat, 27 Sep 2025US$44.2bUS$47.9bUS$1.8b22.3x25.1x0.9x
Mon, 25 Aug 2025US$48.2bUS$48.0bUS$1.8b23.8x26.3x1x
Wed, 23 Jul 2025US$51.5bUS$47.4bUS$1.8b28.4x28.6x1.1x
Fri, 20 Jun 2025US$49.7bUS$47.3bUS$1.8b26.7x27.7x1.1x
Sun, 18 May 2025US$49.0bUS$47.3bUS$1.8b28x27.3x1x
Tue, 15 Apr 2025US$51.2bUS$59.2bUS$2.2b24.6x23.6x0.9x
Thu, 13 Mar 2025US$54.7bUS$59.2bUS$2.2b25.1x25.2x0.9x
Sat, 08 Feb 2025US$56.0bUS$59.1bUS$2.2b24.7x25x0.9x
Mon, 06 Jan 2025US$55.0bUS$61.0bUS$1.9b24x29.2x0.9x
Wed, 04 Dec 2024US$62.7bUS$61.3bUS$1.9b25.2x33.2x1x
Fri, 01 Nov 2024US$60.4bUS$61.2bUS$2.0b23.9x30.8x1x
Sun, 29 Sep 2024US$62.8bUS$61.3bUS$2.4b25.9x26.5x1x
Tue, 27 Aug 2024US$60.3bUS$61.2bUS$2.4b22.2x25.4x1x
Thu, 25 Jul 2024US$58.2bUS$61.6bUS$2.3b20.7x24.9x0.9x
Sat, 22 Jun 2024US$56.0bUS$61.6bUS$2.3b19.5x24.1x0.9x
Mon, 20 May 2024US$60.8bUS$61.6bUS$2.4b20.4x25.4x1x
Wed, 17 Apr 2024US$57.6bUS$62.4bUS$2.7b16.2x21.6x0.9x
Fri, 15 Mar 2024US$58.5bUS$62.4bUS$2.7b15.7x21.9x0.9x
Sun, 11 Feb 2024US$55.7bUS$62.5bUS$3.2b14.4x17.5x0.9x
Tue, 09 Jan 2024US$57.1bUS$63.1bUS$3.1b15.4x18.1x0.9x
Thu, 07 Dec 2023US$56.5bUS$63.3bUS$3.2b14.5x17.8x0.9x
Sat, 04 Nov 2023US$53.1bUS$62.8bUS$3.2b15.8x16.7x0.8x
Mon, 02 Oct 2023US$54.2bUS$64.3bUS$3.6b15.6x15.2x0.8x
Wed, 30 Aug 2023US$57.9bUS$64.6bUS$3.6b16.8x16x0.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

16x


Total Market Cap: US$57.9bTotal Earnings: US$3.6bTotal Revenue: US$64.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Metal and Glass Containers Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 23.1x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Metal and Glass Containers industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 31.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 23.1x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.95x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Metal and Glass Containers industry have declined 24% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 7.9% 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 Market-1.49%
Materials4.41%
Packaging1.72%
Metal and Glass Containers1.60%
Paper Packaging1.77%
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$63.592.9%
+US$468.5m		18.4%PE17.8x
ATR AptarGroupUS$134.802.0%
+US$171.7m		-4.7%PE23.6x
AMBP Ardagh Metal PackagingUS$5.362.5%
+US$77.7m		42.2%PE103.3x
OI O-I GlassUS$7.185.7%
+US$59.9m		-46.5%PS0.2x
CCK Crown HoldingsUS$119.470.4%
+US$48.4m		18.5%PE16.4x

Latest News

BALL
US$63.59
Ball
7D
2.9%
1Y
18.4%
Narrative Update • Aug 20

BALL: Share Repurchases And Can Volumes Will Support Future Earnings

Analysts have nudged the Ball fair value estimate higher from $77.00 to $79.00, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly lower discount rates, modestly softer revenue growth and margins, and a higher future P/E multiple in line with recent upward price target revisions clustered around $75 to $78. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Ball points to generally constructive sentiment, with a cluster of price targets between US$72 and US$78.
ATR
US$134.80
AptarGroup
7D
2.0%
1Y
-4.7%
Narrative Update • Aug 16

ATR: Recent Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Over The Coming Years

Analysts have lifted their price target on AptarGroup from $144 to $155, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly higher revenue growth, a modestly adjusted discount rate, and a broadly similar future P/E and profit margin profile. What’s in the News for AptarGroup AptarGroup reported that from April 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026, it repurchased 403,344 shares for US$50 million, representing 0.63% of its shares under the current buyback program.
GEF
US$87.91
Greif
7D
0.6%
1Y
29.7%
Narrative Update • Aug 14

GEF: Sector Demand Weakness Will Eventually Pressure Overvalued Shares

Greif's fair value estimate has moved from $68.00 to $74.00 as analysts point to higher price targets, including recent revisions up to $97 and $74, supported by views of strong operational performance and signs of improving industry fundamentals despite at least one downgrade in rating. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Greif shows a mix of optimism about execution and caution about the stock's risk and reward trade off.
OI
US$7.18
O-I Glass
7D
5.7%
1Y
-46.5%
Narrative Update • Aug 14

OI: Revised 2026 Outlook And Investigation Will Create Future Upside Opportunity

Analysts have lowered their price target on O-I Glass from $15.00 to $13.00 as updated assumptions reflect a different balance of projected revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News for O-I Glass Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC has launched an investigation into O-I Glass, Inc.
AMBP
US$5.36
Ardagh Metal Packaging
7D
2.5%
1Y
42.2%
SLGN
US$42.39
Silgan Holdings
7D
-0.2%
1Y
-10.2%
MYE
US$33.53
Myers Industries
7D
1.6%
1Y
102.0%
TRS
US$39.38
TriMas
7D
1.1%
1Y
2.7%
CCK
US$119.47
Crown Holdings
7D
0.4%
1Y
18.5%
Narrative Update • Jul 30

CCK: Raised EPS Guidance And Buybacks Will Support Future Returns

Analysts now place Crown Holdings' fair value price target at about $136.57, compared with the prior $128, based on slightly adjusted assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What’s in the News for Crown Holdings Crown Holdings reported strong Q2 2026 earnings, with results above expectations and support from demand across North America, Europe, and the Americas.
JBDI
US$1.35
JBDI Holdings
7D
-2.9%
1Y
-35.7%