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GREIF INC-CL A (GEF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:GEF - US3976241071 - Common Stock

59.02 USD
-0.18 (-0.3%)
Last: 10/17/2025, 8:16:20 PM
59 USD
-0.02 (-0.03%)
After Hours: 10/17/2025, 8:16:20 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall GEF gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated GEF against 22 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. GEF has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. GEF is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally GEF also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes GEF very considerable for dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GEF had positive earnings in the past year.
GEF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years GEF has always been profitable.
GEF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
GEF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGEF 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

GEF's Return On Assets of 2.82% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GEF outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
GEF has a Return On Equity (8.66%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.68%, GEF is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
GEF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.92%. This is above the industry average of 7.27%.
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 Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGEF 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 has a Profit Margin of 3.65%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GEF outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GEF has grown nicely.
GEF has a Operating Margin (8.77%) which is in line with its industry peers.
GEF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 21.35%, GEF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
GEF'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 Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGEF 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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GEF is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GEF has more shares outstanding
GEF has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for GEF is higher compared to a year ago.
GEF Yearly Shares OutstandingGEF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
GEF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGEF 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 has an Altman-Z score of 1.99. This is not the best score and indicates that GEF is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
GEF has a Altman-Z score (1.99) which is in line with its industry peers.
GEF has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.24. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as GEF would need 8.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
GEF has a Debt to FCF ratio of 8.24. This is in the better half of the industry: GEF outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.21 is on the high side and indicates that GEF has dependencies on debt financing.
GEF has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.21. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GEF outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.21
Debt/FCF 8.24
Altman-Z 1.99
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC8.91%
GEF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGEF 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 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GEF has a Current ratio of 1.41. This is in the better half of the industry: GEF outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.18 indicates that GEF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GEF's Quick ratio of 1.18 is amongst the best of the industry. GEF outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.41
Quick Ratio 1.18
GEF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGEF 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 have decreased strongly by -26.07% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, GEF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.05% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.55% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, GEF 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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.79% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, GEF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.39% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-17.7%
EPS Next 2Y2.69%
EPS Next 3Y5.19%
EPS Next 5Y13.79%
Revenue Next Year-17.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.77%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.82%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
GEF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGEF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B
GEF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGEF 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

GEF is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.06.
GEF's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
GEF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.42.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.10, which indicates a correct valuation of GEF.
GEF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
GEF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.06
Fwd PE 14.1
GEF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGEF 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 is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
95.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GEF, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.4
EV/EBITDA 6.74
GEF Per share dataGEF 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)338.09
EPS Next 2Y2.69%
EPS Next 3Y5.19%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GEF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.78%.
GEF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.36.
GEF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.78%

5.2 History

The dividend of GEF has a limited annual growth rate of 3.55%.
GEF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
GEF has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.55%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years28
GEF Yearly Dividends per shareGEF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

65.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GEF. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of GEF is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP65.79%
EPS Next 2Y2.69%
EPS Next 3Y5.19%
GEF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGEF 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 Dividend Payout.GEF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GEF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GREIF INC-CL A

NYSE:GEF (10/17/2025, 8:16:20 PM)

After market: 59 -0.02 (-0.03%)

59.02

-0.18 (-0.3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)08-27 2025-08-27/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Inst Owners90.97%
Inst Owner Change-0.2%
Ins Owners3.04%
Ins Owner Change-2.33%
Market Cap2.80B
Analysts74
Price Target77.93 (32.04%)
Short Float %2.83%
Short Ratio3.34
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.78%
Yearly Dividend2.57
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.55%
DP65.79%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date09-16 2025-09-16 (0.56)
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%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-32.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)-20.94%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-27.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-12.24%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.06
Fwd PE 14.1
P/S 0.54
P/FCF 8.4
P/OCF 5.72
P/B 1.28
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.74
EPS(TTM)3.46
EY5.86%
EPS(NY)4.19
Fwd EY7.09%
FCF(TTM)7.03
FCFY11.9%
OCF(TTM)10.33
OCFY17.5%
SpS109.54
BVpS46.19
TBVpS-7.47
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)338.09
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%
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 1.21
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 1.99
F-Score5
WACC8.91%
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-17.7%
EPS Next 2Y2.69%
EPS Next 3Y5.19%
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-17.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.77%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.82%
Revenue Next 5Y3.39%
EBIT growth 1Y2.75%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.11%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.73%
EBIT Next Year42.67%
EBIT Next 3Y14.2%
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%