GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GEF.B - US3976242061 - Common Stock
78 USD
+0.05 (+0.06%)
GEF.B gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 22 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of GEF.B get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. While showing a medium growth rate, GEF.B is valued expensive at the moment. Finally GEF.B also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GEF.B was profitable.
In the past year GEF.B had a positive cash flow from operations.
GEF.B had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
GEF.B had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.82%, GEF.B is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
GEF.B has a Return On Equity (8.66%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.68%, GEF.B is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
GEF.B had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.92%. This is above the industry average of 7.62%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of GEF.B (3.65%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GEF.B has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of GEF.B (8.77%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GEF.B has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 21.35%, GEF.B is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GEF.B has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GEF.B is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for GEF.B has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for GEF.B has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for GEF.B is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
GEF.B has an Altman-Z score of 2.11. This is not the best score and indicates that GEF.B is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.11, GEF.B is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
GEF.B has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.24. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as GEF.B would need 8.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.24, GEF.B is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.21 is on the high side and indicates that GEF.B has dependencies on debt financing.
GEF.B has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.21) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.11 |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC8.88%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.41 indicates that GEF.B should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.41, GEF.B perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.18 indicates that GEF.B should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GEF.B's Quick ratio of 1.18 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GEF.B outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 |
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%.
Measured over the past 5 years, GEF.B shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.05% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, GEF.B shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.55% in the last year.
GEF.B shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.46% yearly.
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
GEF.B is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.26% yearly.
GEF.B is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.39% yearly.
EPS Next Y-21.13%
EPS Next 2Y4.69%
EPS Next 3Y6.81%
EPS Next 5Y8.26%
Revenue Next Year-19.17%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.43%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.55%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.54, GEF.B is valued on the expensive side.
GEF.B's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. GEF.B is more expensive than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
GEF.B is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.93, GEF.B is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GEF.B is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.57, GEF.B is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GEF.B is valued a bit cheaper than 77.27% 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 86.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)446.81
EPS Next 2Y4.69%
EPS Next 3Y6.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.31%, GEF.B has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
GEF.B's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.52.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, GEF.B pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.31% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
65.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GEF.B. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
GEF.B's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP65.79%
EPS Next 2Y4.69%
EPS Next 3Y6.81%
NYSE:GEF.B (1/7/2026, 8:04:00 PM)
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+0.05 (+0.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.05%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.85%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.71B
Revenue(TTM)5.20B
Net Income(TTM)190.00M
Analysts74
Price Target79.3 (1.67%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.31% |
Yearly Dividend2.57
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.55%
DP65.79%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-DateN/A
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)-1.26%
PT rev (3m)-2.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-24.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.93 | ||
| P/S | 0.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.55 | ||
| P/B | 1.69 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.99 |
EPS(TTM)3.46
EY4.44%
EPS(NY)4.35
Fwd EY5.58%
FCF(TTM)7.03
FCFY9.01%
OCF(TTM)10.33
OCFY13.24%
SpS109.54
BVpS46.19
TBVpS-7.47
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)446.81
Graham Number59.97
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 | 6.41% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.92%
ROICexgc 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.67 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 59.04% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.96% | ||
| Profit Quality | 175.63% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.11 |
F-Score5
WACC8.88%
ROIC/WACC0.75
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 Y-21.13%
EPS Next 2Y4.69%
EPS Next 3Y6.81%
EPS Next 5Y8.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.55%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.65%
Revenue growth 5Y3.46%
Sales Q2Q%-21.97%
Revenue Next Year-19.17%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.43%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.55%
Revenue Next 5Y3.39%
EBIT growth 1Y2.75%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.11%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.73%
EBIT Next Year39.26%
EBIT Next 3Y14.4%
EBIT Next 5Y19.41%
FCF growth 1Y-37.04%
FCF growth 3Y-12.96%
FCF growth 5Y-6.29%
OCF growth 1Y-33.05%
OCF growth 3Y-3.53%
OCF growth 5Y-1.78%
GREIF INC-CL B / GEF.B FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for GEF.B stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to GEF.B.
What is the valuation status of GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) stock?
GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) is expected to decline by -21.13% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) stock?
The dividend rating of GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 65.79%.