Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio -258.2x · EV/EBITDA 9.1x · ROE N/A. (2018–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.8B | $2.5B | $1.8B | $2.3B | $2.9B | $4.9B | $6.3B | — | — |
| Enterprise Value | $6.7B | $6.3B | $5.1B | $5.6B | $5.9B | $7.3B | $8.9B | — | — |
| P/E Ratio → | -258.15 | — | — | — | 12.33 | — | 57.78 | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 0.52 | 0.45 | 0.37 | 0.48 | 0.62 | 1.20 | 1.82 | — | — |
| P/B Ratio | — | — | — | 21.65 | 6.35 | 17.01 | 130.71 | — | — |
| P/FCF | 10.71 | 9.25 | 6.84 | 9.68 | — | — | 95.06 | — | — |
| P/OCF | 6.32 | 5.46 | 4.00 | 3.73 | 14.10 | 10.62 | 18.78 | — | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.15 | 1.04 | 1.16 | 1.26 | 1.81 | 2.57 | — | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 9.12 | 8.59 | 7.83 | 11.33 | 11.08 | 18.79 | 16.88 | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | 24.41 | 23.00 | 28.33 | 62.16 | 15.44 | — | 30.67 | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 23.95 | 19.39 | 23.61 | — | — | 134.31 | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 10.2% | 10.2% | 12.8% | 9.9% | 11.2% | 15.2% | 15.9% | 15.3% | 15.9% |
| Operating Margin | 5.0% | 5.0% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 5.9% | 6.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | 0.2% | 0.2% | -0.1% | -1.0% | 5.1% | -5.2% | 3.2% | -1.2% | -2.2% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | — | — | — | -17.8% | 64.0% | -125.7% | 370.0% | -52.6% | -53.6% |
| ROA | 0.2% | 0.2% | -0.1% | -0.9% | 4.2% | -4.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% | -1.9% |
| ROIC | 6.5% | 6.5% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| ROCE | 6.9% | 6.9% | 5.0% | 1.8% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 6.5% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | — | — | — | 35.23 | 7.89 | 10.13 | 59.31 | 231.67 | 19.54 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 5.98 | 5.98 | 5.99 | 7.56 | 6.71 | 7.43 | 5.42 | 5.70 | 5.34 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | — | — | 31.13 | 6.67 | 8.61 | 53.96 | 208.00 | 18.48 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 5.27 | 5.27 | 5.07 | 6.68 | 5.68 | 6.31 | 4.93 | 5.11 | 5.05 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 14.71 | 12.55 | 13.92 | — | — | 39.24 | 14.18 | 29.40 |
| Interest Coverage | 1.32 | 1.32 | 0.88 | 0.56 | 2.91 | -0.49 | 1.86 | 0.91 | — |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.06 | 1.06 | 1.13 | 0.99 | 1.30 | 1.19 | 1.07 | 1.04 | 0.59 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.86 | 0.68 | 0.92 | 0.90 | 0.81 | 0.76 | 0.43 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.42 | 0.29 | 0.38 | 0.40 | 0.29 | 0.31 | 0.10 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.97 | 0.90 | 0.85 | 0.80 | 0.76 | 0.81 | 0.82 | 0.83 |
| Inventory Turnover | 9.70 | 9.70 | 11.20 | 9.25 | 7.34 | 8.45 | 11.61 | 10.57 | 11.80 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 48.74 | 45.96 | 44.07 | 58.23 | 62.47 | 53.62 | 34.71 | 44.83 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.2% | 10.7% | 14.7% | 11.5% | 8.7% | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 2381.8% | 2381.8% | — | — | 105.9% | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | — | — | 8.1% | — | 1.7% | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 9.3% | 10.8% | 14.6% | 10.3% | — | — | 1.1% | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 9.2% | 10.7% | 14.7% | 11.5% | 9.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $598M | $598M | $598M | $601M | $539M | $603M | $603M | $603M |
High interest expense burden
According to recent market data, AMBP trades at a forward P/E of 18.61, which appears disconnected from its negative TTM earnings and suggests that investors are pricing in a significant recovery in profitability that remains unproven based on the company's historical performance and current thin margins.
The valuation reflects a high-growth narrative that contrasts sharply with the reality of persistent net losses and high interest burdens. Investors should monitor whether the forward multiple is justified by operational scaling or if it represents an overly optimistic outlook on the company's ability to convert volume growth into bottom-line earnings.
Based on reported figures, AMBP's ROIC has languished at a low 1.3% as of 2026Q1, indicating that the company is struggling to generate returns on its massive capital investments that exceed its cost of capital, a trend that warrants further investigation by long-term fundamental investors.
The inability to drive ROIC above low single digits suggests that the aggressive capacity expansion strategy has yet to yield the expected competitive moat or pricing power. This persistent underperformance relative to peers like Crown Holdings indicates that the capital-intensive nature of the business is currently acting as a drag on shareholder value creation.
As reported in financial statements, the company's cash conversion cycle has fluctuated significantly, reaching -10 days in 2026Q1, which highlights the lumpy nature of working capital requirements and the potential strain on liquidity during periods of rapid operational scaling or supply chain disruption.
The volatility in the CCC suggests that AMBP's cash management is highly sensitive to the timing of raw material procurement and customer payments. This inconsistency in working capital efficiency may indicate that the company lacks the leverage to dictate terms to its suppliers or customers, forcing it to absorb the impact of operational lulls.
Based on the provided data, the interest coverage ratio of 1.09 in 2026Q1 underscores a precarious leverage position, where operating income is barely sufficient to cover interest obligations, leaving the company with minimal margin for error in a high-interest-rate environment.
The high debt-to-EBITDA levels, which have frequently exceeded 20x in recent quarters, suggest that the company's financial structure is heavily strained. Investors should monitor the company's ability to refinance existing debt, as any increase in borrowing costs could further compress net margins and jeopardize the sustainability of current dividend payments.
The P/E ratio is frequently misapplied to AMBP, as it obscures the company's true earning power by failing to account for the massive depreciation and interest expenses associated with its capital-intensive, debt-funded expansion strategy, which renders traditional bottom-line metrics largely uninformative for this business model.
Analysts should instead focus on metal-neutral EBITDA and free cash flow metrics to assess the underlying health of the conversion business. Relying on P/E ratios in this context may lead to a fundamental misunderstanding of the company's ability to generate cash, as the headline earnings are heavily distorted by non-cash charges and financial leverage.
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Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.'s current P/E ratio is -258.2x. The historical average is 35.1x.
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.'s current EV/EBITDA is 9.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 12.4x.
Based on historical data, Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. is trading at a P/E of -258.2x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.'s current dividend yield is 9.23% with a payout ratio of 2381.8%.
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. has 10.2% gross margin and 5.0% operating margin.
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 6.0x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.