Amcor PLC (AMCR)vsCrown Holdings Inc (CCK)
AMCR
Amcor PLC
$40.68
+1.30%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $18.77B
CCK
Crown Holdings Inc
$93.38
+0.34%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $11.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Amcor PLC generates 74% more annual revenue ($22.19B vs $12.74B). CCK leads profitability with a 5.7% profit margin vs 3.1%. AMCR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.56. CCK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
AMCR
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
CCK
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 77.4% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 6.7% — below average capital efficiency
3.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Grey zone — moderate risk
5.7% margin — thin
Earnings declined 5.5%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMCR
The strongest argument for AMCR centers on Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 77.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.56 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CCK
The strongest argument for CCK centers on Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 12.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.66 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AMCR
The primary concerns for AMCR are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : CCK
The primary concerns for CCK are Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.22 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMCR profiles as a hypergrowth stock while CCK is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AMCR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.64 — expect wider price swings.
AMCR is growing revenue faster at 77.4% — sustainability is the question.
AMCR generates stronger free cash flow (-42M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CCK scores higher overall (66/100 vs 64/100) and 12.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Amcor PLC
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Amcor plc is an Australian-American, UK-domiciled packaging company. It develops and produces flexible packaging, rigid containers, specialty cartons, closures and services for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical-device, home and personal-care, and other products.
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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Crown Holdings, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells products and packaging equipment for consumer goods and industrial products in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Yardley, Pennsylvania.
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