GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:GEF.B - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US3976242061 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
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 a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. GEF.B is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. GEF.B also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
GEF.B had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
In the past 5 years GEF.B always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
GEF.B has a Return On Assets of 3.15%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GEF.B outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of GEF.B (9.99%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 7.02%, GEF.B perfoms like the industry average, 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 7.58%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.15% | ||
| ROE | 9.99% | ||
| ROIC | 7.02% |
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 (3.86%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GEF.B's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GEF.B has a Operating Margin (8.73%) which 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 20.72%, GEF.B is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
GEF.B's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.86% | ||
| GM | 20.72% |
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.
GEF.B has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, GEF.B has less shares outstanding
GEF.B has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of GEF.B is 13.29, which is on the high side as it means it would take GEF.B, 13.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 13.29, GEF.B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.26 is on the high side and indicates that GEF.B has dependencies on debt financing.
GEF.B's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.26 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GEF.B outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC7.9%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.27 indicates that GEF.B should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GEF.B's Current ratio of 1.27 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GEF.B outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.96 indicates that GEF.B may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GEF.B has a better Quick ratio (0.96) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for GEF.B have decreased strongly by -35.93% 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.
GEF.B shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.89%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.46% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.93%
EPS 3Y-10.83%
EPS 5Y0.05%
EPS Q2Q%45.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.65%
Revenue growth 5Y3.46%
Sales Q2Q%1.07%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.79% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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-1.04%
EPS Next 2Y12.65%
EPS Next 3Y11.51%
EPS Next 5Y13.79%
Revenue Next Year-4.9%
Revenue Next 2Y3.22%
Revenue Next 3Y3.52%
Revenue Next 5Y3.39%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.47, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of GEF.B.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as GEF.B.
GEF.B's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.53.
GEF.B is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.37.
GEF.B's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.27, GEF.B is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.37 |
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.
GEF.B's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GEF.B is cheaper than 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)385.92
EPS Next 2Y12.65%
EPS Next 3Y11.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GEF.B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.25%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.13, GEF.B pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, GEF.B pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.25% |
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
GEF.B pays out 58.05% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
GEF.B's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP58.05%
EPS Next 2Y12.65%
EPS Next 3Y11.51%
67.37
-1.47 (-2.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.51%
Inst Owner Change-2.1%
Ins Owners3.73%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.20B
Analysts78
Price Target78.92 (17.14%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.25% |
Yearly Dividend2.57
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.55%
DP58.05%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-20.69%
Min EPS beat(2)-47.21%
Max EPS beat(2)5.83%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-18.72%
Min EPS beat(4)-47.21%
Max EPS beat(4)5.83%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)15.1%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)12.28%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)15.38%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.88%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.96%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.8%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.74%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.96%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.13%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.61%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.15%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.66%
PT rev (1m)0.32%
PT rev (3m)-4.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.37 | ||
| P/S | 0.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.65 | ||
| P/B | 1.5 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.2 |
EPS(TTM)3.46
EY5.14%
EPS(NY)5.04
Fwd EY7.48%
FCF(TTM)4.4
FCFY6.53%
OCF(TTM)7.79
OCFY11.56%
SpS116.42
BVpS44.99
TBVpS-15.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)385.92
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.15% | ||
| ROE | 9.99% | ||
| ROCE | 8.98% | ||
| ROIC | 7.02% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.35% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.34% | ||
| OM | 8.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.86% | ||
| GM | 20.72% | ||
| FCFM | 3.78% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.82
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.29 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.57 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 60% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.91% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 49.26% | ||
| Profit Quality | 97.98% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC7.9%
ROIC/WACC0.89
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)-35.93%
EPS 3Y-10.83%
EPS 5Y0.05%
EPS Q2Q%45.12%
EPS Next Y-1.04%
EPS Next 2Y12.65%
EPS Next 3Y11.51%
EPS Next 5Y13.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.65%
Revenue growth 5Y3.46%
Sales Q2Q%1.07%
Revenue Next Year-4.9%
Revenue Next 2Y3.22%
Revenue Next 3Y3.52%
Revenue Next 5Y3.39%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.35%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.11%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.73%
EBIT Next Year61.61%
EBIT Next 3Y25.41%
EBIT Next 5Y19.41%
FCF growth 1Y-61.73%
FCF growth 3Y-12.96%
FCF growth 5Y-6.29%
OCF growth 1Y-50.03%
OCF growth 3Y-3.53%
OCF growth 5Y-1.78%