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GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:GEF.B - US3976242061 - Common Stock

65.32 USD
-2.96 (-4.34%)
Last: 9/2/2025, 8:06:38 PM
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After Hours: 9/2/2025, 8:06:38 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall GEF.B gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated GEF.B against 22 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. GEF.B has an average financial health and profitability rating. GEF.B has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GEF.B was profitable.
GEF.B had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years GEF.B has been profitable.
In the past 5 years GEF.B always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
GEF.B Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGEF.B Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 2.82%, GEF.B perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
GEF.B has a Return On Equity of 8.66%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GEF.B outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of GEF.B (6.68%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GEF.B is above the industry average of 7.26%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.82%
ROE 8.66%
ROIC 6.68%
ROA(3y)5.65%
ROA(5y)5.13%
ROE(3y)17.58%
ROE(5y)17.6%
ROIC(3y)9.92%
ROIC(5y)9.37%
GEF.B Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGEF.B Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

GEF.B has a Profit Margin (3.65%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GEF.B has grown nicely.
With a Operating Margin value of 8.77%, GEF.B perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GEF.B has declined.
The Gross Margin of GEF.B (21.35%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GEF.B has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.77%
PM (TTM) 3.65%
GM 21.35%
OM growth 3Y-5.49%
OM growth 5Y-4.05%
PM growth 3Y-11.14%
PM growth 5Y5.8%
GM growth 3Y-0.03%
GM growth 5Y-1.21%
GEF.B Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGEF.B Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GEF.B is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for GEF.B has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
GEF.B has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
GEF.B has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
GEF.B Yearly Shares OutstandingGEF.B Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
GEF.B Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGEF.B Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of GEF.B is 8.09, which is on the high side as it means it would take GEF.B, 8.09 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
GEF.B's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.09 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GEF.B outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.19 is on the high side and indicates that GEF.B has dependencies on debt financing.
GEF.B has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.19) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.19
Debt/FCF 8.09
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC7.92%
GEF.B Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGEF.B Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

GEF.B has a Current Ratio of 1.41. This is a normal value and indicates that GEF.B is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.41, GEF.B is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
GEF.B has a Quick Ratio of 1.18. This is a normal value and indicates that GEF.B is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GEF.B has a better Quick ratio (1.18) than 77.27% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.41
Quick Ratio 1.18
GEF.B Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGEF.B Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

GEF.B shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -26.07%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.05% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, GEF.B shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.55% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, GEF.B shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.46% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-26.07%
EPS 3Y-10.83%
EPS 5Y0.05%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.55%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.65%
Revenue growth 5Y3.46%
Sales Q2Q%-21.97%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, GEF.B will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.79% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.39% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.1%
EPS Next 2Y15.57%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
EPS Next 5Y13.79%
Revenue Next Year-5.66%
Revenue Next 2Y2.93%
Revenue Next 3Y2.95%
Revenue Next 5Y3.39%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
GEF.B Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGEF.B Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B
GEF.B Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGEF.B Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.88 indicates a rather expensive valuation of GEF.B.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GEF.B is on the same level as its industry peers.
GEF.B's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.90.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.32, which indicates a correct valuation of GEF.B.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as GEF.B.
GEF.B's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.52.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.88
Fwd PE 12.32
GEF.B Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGEF.B Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GEF.B is valued cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GEF.B indicates a rather cheap valuation: GEF.B is cheaper than 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.23
EV/EBITDA 7.11
GEF.B Per share dataGEF.B EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates GEF.B does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)4.61
PEG (5Y)374.17
EPS Next 2Y15.57%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GEF.B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.43%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.16, GEF.B pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, GEF.B pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.43%

5.2 History

The dividend of GEF.B has a limited annual growth rate of 3.55%.
GEF.B has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
GEF.B has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.55%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years28
GEF.B Yearly Dividends per shareGEF.B Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

GEF.B pays out 65.79% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of GEF.B is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP65.79%
EPS Next 2Y15.57%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
GEF.B Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGEF.B Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
GEF.B Dividend Payout.GEF.B Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GEF.B Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GREIF INC-CL B

NYSE:GEF.B (9/2/2025, 8:06:38 PM)

After market: 65.32 0 (0%)

65.32

-2.96 (-4.34%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)08-27 2025-08-27/amc
Earnings (Next)12-02 2025-12-02/amc
Inst Owners89.49%
Inst Owner Change0.98%
Ins Owners3.42%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.10B
Analysts74
Price Target80.69 (23.53%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.43%
Yearly Dividend2.57
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.55%
DP65.79%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date09-16 2025-09-16 (0.84)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-18.52%
Max EPS beat(2)5.83%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-20.77%
Min EPS beat(4)-47.21%
Max EPS beat(4)5.83%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)11.21%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)9.38%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)12.69%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-7.94%
Min Revenue beat(2)-12.92%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.96%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.34%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.55%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.28%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.87%
PT rev (1m)-0.7%
PT rev (3m)3.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-16.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-12.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-14.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.8%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.88
Fwd PE 12.32
P/S 0.6
P/FCF 9.23
P/OCF 6.29
P/B 1.41
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.11
EPS(TTM)3.46
EY5.3%
EPS(NY)5.3
Fwd EY8.12%
FCF(TTM)7.08
FCFY10.84%
OCF(TTM)10.38
OCFY15.89%
SpS109.64
BVpS46.23
TBVpS-7.47
PEG (NY)4.61
PEG (5Y)374.17
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.82%
ROE 8.66%
ROCE 8.57%
ROIC 6.68%
ROICexc 7.03%
ROICexgc 13.23%
OM 8.77%
PM (TTM) 3.65%
GM 21.35%
FCFM 6.46%
ROA(3y)5.65%
ROA(5y)5.13%
ROE(3y)17.58%
ROE(5y)17.6%
ROIC(3y)9.92%
ROIC(5y)9.37%
ROICexc(3y)10.28%
ROICexc(5y)9.67%
ROICexgc(3y)20.61%
ROICexgc(5y)19.31%
ROCE(3y)11.85%
ROCE(5y)11.22%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-9.92%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-3.38%
ROICexc growth 3Y-12.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.33%
OM growth 3Y-5.49%
OM growth 5Y-4.05%
PM growth 3Y-11.14%
PM growth 5Y5.8%
GM growth 3Y-0.03%
GM growth 5Y-1.21%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.77
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.19
Debt/FCF 8.09
Debt/EBITDA 3.63
Cap/Depr 59.04%
Cap/Sales 3.01%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 68.26%
Profit Quality 176.79%
Current Ratio 1.41
Quick Ratio 1.18
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC7.92%
ROIC/WACC0.84
Cap/Depr(3y)84.36%
Cap/Depr(5y)74.47%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.26%
Profit Quality(3y)102.26%
Profit Quality(5y)132.55%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-26.07%
EPS 3Y-10.83%
EPS 5Y0.05%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y4.1%
EPS Next 2Y15.57%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
EPS Next 5Y13.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.55%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.65%
Revenue growth 5Y3.46%
Sales Q2Q%-21.97%
Revenue Next Year-5.66%
Revenue Next 2Y2.93%
Revenue Next 3Y2.95%
Revenue Next 5Y3.39%
EBIT growth 1Y2.75%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.11%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.73%
EBIT Next Year66.44%
EBIT Next 3Y24.36%
EBIT Next 5Y19.41%
FCF growth 1Y-36.62%
FCF growth 3Y-12.96%
FCF growth 5Y-6.29%
OCF growth 1Y-32.75%
OCF growth 3Y-3.53%
OCF growth 5Y-1.78%