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O-I Glass, Inc. (OI) PESTLE Analysis Analysis (2026)
Overall Score
Political
No material political catalyst is evident from the latest data; the company remains primarily exposed to standard U.S. industrial policy and trade conditions.
High leverage and weak profitability leave less cushion if policy-driven input costs or tariffs rise.
Economic
Revenue and cash generation remain pressured, with TTM net margin at -18.1% and free cash flow still negative.
Balance-sheet leverage remains elevated, with net debt to EBITDA at 6.19x and debt to equity at 13.0x, limiting flexibility in a softer demand environment.
Social
No new social or labor-related developments were provided this month.
Customer demand appears stable enough to keep revenue per share at 41.55, but there is no evidence of a meaningful demand inflection.
Technological
Capital intensity remains high, with capex roughly matching operating cash flow and free cash flow still negative.
R&D intensity is low at 0.55% of revenue, suggesting limited technology-led differentiation in the near term.
Legal
Interest coverage is only 1.48x, so covenant or refinancing sensitivity remains a legal/financial risk if operating performance weakens further.
No new litigation or regulatory actions were reported in the latest update.
Environmental
No new environmental news was provided this month.
Capex remains substantial relative to operating cash flow, which may support maintenance and compliance needs but also constrains free cash flow.
Sources
- Company filings (10-K, 10-Q, investor presentations)
- Financial and market data providers
- Public news and industry information
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