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

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GEF.B - US3976242061 - Common Stock

75.09 USD
+0.49 (+0.66%)
Last: 12/15/2025, 8:04:00 PM
75.09 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/15/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, GEF.B scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GEF.B was compared to 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. GEF.B has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally GEF.B also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GEF.B had positive earnings in the past year.
GEF.B had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years GEF.B has always been profitable.
GEF.B had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

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 of 8.66%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GEF.B outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of GEF.B (6.68%) is comparable to the rest of the 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 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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.65%, GEF.B is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GEF.B has grown nicely.
GEF.B's Operating Margin of 8.77% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GEF.B outperforms 40.91% of its industry peers.
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.
GEF.B's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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

GEF.B has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
GEF.B has more shares outstanding than it did 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

GEF.B has an Altman-Z score of 2.09. 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.
GEF.B has a Altman-Z score (2.09) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GEF.B is 8.24, which is on the high side as it means it would take GEF.B, 8.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.24, GEF.B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
GEF.B has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.21. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of GEF.B (1.21) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.21
Debt/FCF 8.24
Altman-Z 2.09
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC8.88%
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

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.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.18, GEF.B is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
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

The earnings per share for GEF.B have decreased strongly by -26.07% in the last year.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.46% on average over the past years.
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 8.26% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, GEF.B will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.39% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-20.71%
EPS Next 2Y4.49%
EPS Next 3Y6.81%
EPS Next 5Y8.26%
Revenue Next Year-17.36%
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.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.70, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of GEF.B.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GEF.B is valued a bit more expensive than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
GEF.B's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.55.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.32 indicates a rather expensive valuation of GEF.B.
GEF.B's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GEF.B to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.78), we can say GEF.B is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.7
Fwd PE 17.32
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

GEF.B's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GEF.B is cheaper than 81.82% 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 10.69
EV/EBITDA 7.77
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

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)430.14
EPS Next 2Y4.49%
EPS Next 3Y6.81%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GEF.B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.29%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.52, GEF.B pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
GEF.B's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.29%

5.2 History

The dividend of GEF.B has a limited annual growth rate of 3.55%.
GEF.B has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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

65.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GEF.B. 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 2Y4.49%
EPS Next 3Y6.81%
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 (12/15/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 75.09 0 (0%)

75.09

+0.49 (+0.66%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24
Inst Owners93.4%
Inst Owner Change-11.19%
Ins Owners2.93%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.57B
Revenue(TTM)5.20B
Net Income(TTM)190.00M
Analysts74
Price Target79.7 (6.14%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.29%
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)1.83%
PT rev (3m)-0.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-16.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-23.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-23.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.7
Fwd PE 17.32
P/S 0.69
P/FCF 10.69
P/OCF 7.27
P/B 1.63
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.77
EPS(TTM)3.46
EY4.61%
EPS(NY)4.33
Fwd EY5.77%
FCF(TTM)7.03
FCFY9.36%
OCF(TTM)10.33
OCFY13.75%
SpS109.54
BVpS46.19
TBVpS-7.47
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)430.14
Graham Number59.97
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 6.41%
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 RankSector 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 2.09
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-20.71%
EPS Next 2Y4.49%
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-17.36%
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 5 / 10 to GEF.B.


Can you provide the valuation status for GREIF INC-CL B?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) stock?

GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for GEF.B stock?

The financial health rating of GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) is 4 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for GEF.B stock?

The dividend rating of GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 65.79%.