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U.S. Metal and Glass Containers Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 18, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies12
  • 7D-0.04%
  • 3M-10.3%
  • 1Y-15.1%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Metal and Glass Containers industry is flat overall, with Crown Holdings standing out by going down 4.2%. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 15% over the past 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 12% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 19 Nov 2025US$42.6bUS$47.5bUS$2.3b18.7x18.3x0.9x
Fri, 17 Oct 2025US$43.1bUS$47.9bUS$1.8b21.7x24.5x0.9x
Sun, 14 Sep 2025US$45.8bUS$47.9bUS$1.8b22.8x26x1x
Tue, 12 Aug 2025US$48.0bUS$48.0bUS$1.8b23.5x26.1x1x
Thu, 10 Jul 2025US$52.9bUS$47.3bUS$1.8b28.5x29.5x1.1x
Sat, 07 Jun 2025US$48.6bUS$47.3bUS$1.8b27.3x27x1x
Mon, 05 May 2025US$47.8bUS$47.1bUS$1.7b27.1x28.3x1x
Wed, 02 Apr 2025US$54.3bUS$59.2bUS$2.2b25.5x25x0.9x
Fri, 28 Feb 2025US$54.9bUS$59.1bUS$2.2b25x25.2x0.9x
Sun, 26 Jan 2025US$57.0bUS$61.0bUS$1.9b25.6x30.3x0.9x
Tue, 24 Dec 2024US$56.0bUS$61.0bUS$1.9b24.7x29.8x0.9x
Thu, 21 Nov 2024US$59.8bUS$61.3bUS$1.9b25.4x31.7x1x
Sat, 19 Oct 2024US$63.2bUS$61.3bUS$2.0b28.9x31.1x1x
Mon, 16 Sep 2024US$61.2bUS$61.3bUS$2.4b25.2x25.9x1x
Wed, 14 Aug 2024US$57.2bUS$61.2bUS$2.4b20.7x24.1x0.9x
Fri, 12 Jul 2024US$53.9bUS$61.6bUS$2.3b19.5x23.2x0.9x
Sun, 09 Jun 2024US$59.0bUS$61.6bUS$2.3b21.9x25.4x1x
Tue, 07 May 2024US$60.7bUS$61.8bUS$2.5b17.3x24.7x1x
Thu, 04 Apr 2024US$59.6bUS$62.4bUS$2.7b17.1x22.4x1x
Sat, 02 Mar 2024US$57.6bUS$62.4bUS$2.7b14.3x21.6x0.9x
Mon, 29 Jan 2024US$57.4bUS$63.1bUS$3.1b15.1x18.2x0.9x
Wed, 27 Dec 2023US$57.8bUS$63.1bUS$3.1b15.9x18.4x0.9x
Fri, 24 Nov 2023US$54.3bUS$63.3bUS$3.2b14.2x17.1x0.9x
Sun, 22 Oct 2023US$49.4bUS$64.3bUS$3.6b13.8x13.9x0.8x
Tue, 19 Sep 2023US$55.5bUS$64.3bUS$3.6b16.5x15.6x0.9x
Thu, 17 Aug 2023US$56.6bUS$64.6bUS$3.6b16.5x15.7x0.9x
Sat, 15 Jul 2023US$60.3bUS$70.7bUS$3.8b15.9x16x0.9x
Mon, 12 Jun 2023US$57.7bUS$70.7bUS$3.8b15.8x15.3x0.8x
Wed, 10 May 2023US$58.8bUS$71.0bUS$3.8b15.8x15.6x0.8x
Fri, 07 Apr 2023US$57.3bUS$71.8bUS$4.2b12.9x13.7x0.8x
Sun, 05 Mar 2023US$62.0bUS$71.8bUS$4.2b13.6x14.9x0.9x
Tue, 31 Jan 2023US$60.7bUS$72.7bUS$3.3b15.9x18.5x0.8x
Thu, 29 Dec 2022US$56.6bUS$72.7bUS$3.3b14.3x16.9x0.8x
Sat, 26 Nov 2022US$58.3bUS$72.8bUS$3.4b14.6x17.4x0.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

17.4x


Total Market Cap: US$58.3bTotal Earnings: US$3.4bTotal Revenue: US$72.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Metal and Glass Containers Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 21.9x202320242025
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 18.3x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 21.9x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.91x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Metal and Glass Containers industry have declined 11% 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 Market-2.74%
Materials-2.38%
Packaging-1.12%
Metal and Glass Containers-0.041%
Paper Packaging-1.56%
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$47.522.4%
+US$297.5m		-21.9%PE17.9x
ATR AptarGroupUS$119.342.5%
+US$194.2m		-28.4%PE18.7x
AMBP Ardagh Metal PackagingUS$3.587.2%
+US$143.4m		-0.8%PS0.4x
GEF GreifUS$60.242.4%
+US$66.0m		-10.2%PE173.7x

Latest News

CCK
US$95.02
Crown Holdings
7D
-4.2%
1Y
6.3%

CCK: Share Repurchases Will Support Higher Earnings Multiples Ahead

Analysts have raised their price target for Crown Holdings from $121.13 to $121.50, citing updated valuation inputs and slightly higher projected earnings multiples. What's in the News Between July 1, 2025 and September 30, 2025, Crown Holdings repurchased 1,097,904 shares, representing 0.95 percent of shares for $104.96 million (Key Developments).
ATR
US$119.34
AptarGroup
7D
2.5%
1Y
-28.4%

ATR: Share Buyback and Pharma Supply Moves Will Unlock Upside

Narrative Update on AptarGroup Price Target Analysts have revised AptarGroup’s fair value estimate downward by approximately $9 to $161.43 per share, citing tempered growth projections and a modest increase in the discount rate as key factors behind the adjustment. What's in the News Completed share repurchases totaling 1,504,552 shares for $227.34 million under the buyback announced on October 10, 2024 (Buyback Tranche Update).
BALL
US$47.52
Ball
7D
2.4%
1Y
-21.9%

Ball (NYSE:BALL) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.20

Nov 16
Ball (NYSE:BALL) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.20
GEF
US$60.24
Greif
7D
2.4%
1Y
-10.2%

GEF: Proceeds From Recent Asset Sales Will Support Financial Flexibility

Greif's analyst price target has shifted slightly lower, from $73.80 to $72.60, as analysts weigh the impact of recent asset sales and evolving industry headwinds while considering stable financial fundamentals. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research presents a mix of optimism and caution regarding Greif's outlook.
MYE
US$17.09
Myers Industries
7D
-3.5%
1Y
53.1%

Myers Industries (NYSE:MYE) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.135

Nov 14
Myers Industries (NYSE:MYE) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.135
TRS
US$31.44
TriMas
7D
-0.4%
1Y
22.8%

TRS: Share Repurchase and Raised Earnings Outlook Will Drive Perceived Undervaluation

The analyst price target for TriMas has recently been lowered from $45.00 to $41.50. Analysts cite revised expectations for revenue growth and profit margins as key factors behind this adjustment.
SLGN
US$37.56
Silgan Holdings
7D
-1.5%
1Y
-30.7%

SLGN: Cost-Cutting Efforts Will Drive Margin Expansion Despite Lingering Destocking

Silgan Holdings' analyst price target has been cut from approximately $56.70 to $50.40. This reflects concerns over softer revenue growth, slimmer profit margins, and recent guidance downgrades cited by analysts following the company's latest results.
AMBP
US$3.58
Ardagh Metal Packaging
7D
7.2%
1Y
-0.8%
OI
US$12.82
O-I Glass
7D
-0.2%
1Y
3.1%
JBDI
US$1.00
JBDI Holdings
7D
-17.4%
1Y
50.2%