GREIF INC-CL A (GEF) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:GEF • US3976241071

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This GEF fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. GEF Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • GEF had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year GEF had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years GEF has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years GEF had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • GEF's Return On Assets of 5.77% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GEF outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.79%, GEF is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GEF has a Return On Invested Capital (6.63%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GEF is above the industry average of 7.18%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.77%
ROE 10.79%
ROIC 6.63%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of GEF (6.59%) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
  • GEF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 7.60%, GEF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GEF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • GEF's Gross Margin of 20.66% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GEF outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GEF has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.6%
PM (TTM) 6.59%
GM 20.66%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

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2. GEF Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GEF is still creating some value.
  • GEF has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, GEF has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, GEF has a worse debt to assets ratio.
GEF Yearly Shares OutstandingGEF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
GEF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGEF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.74 indicates that GEF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • GEF has a better Altman-Z score (2.74) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
  • GEF has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.62. This is a neutral value as GEF would need 5.62 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • GEF has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.62) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that GEF is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.33, GEF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 5.62
Altman-Z 2.74
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC8.09%
GEF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGEF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.23 indicates that GEF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • GEF has a Current ratio (1.23) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • GEF has a Quick Ratio of 1.23. This is a bad value and indicates that GEF is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • GEF has a Quick ratio (0.93) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.23
Quick Ratio 0.93
GEF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGEF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. GEF Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • GEF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 36.17%, which is quite impressive.
  • Measured over the past years, GEF shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.93% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, GEF shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.06% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.46% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)36.17%
EPS 3Y-10.85%
EPS 5Y9.93%
EPS Q2Q%23.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.06%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.65%
Revenue growth 5Y3.46%
Sales Q2Q%-21.41%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.45% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.02% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y25.55%
EPS Next 2Y19.7%
EPS Next 3Y13.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.84%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.81%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y8.02%

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 accelerating.
GEF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGEF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2B 4B 6B
GEF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGEF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8

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4. GEF Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • GEF is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.52.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GEF indicates a rather cheap valuation: GEF is cheaper than 86.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GEF to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.87), we can say GEF is valued rather cheaply.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.08 indicates a correct valuation of GEF.
  • GEF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GEF is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GEF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 38.51.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.52
Fwd PE 15.08
GEF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGEF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GEF is valued cheaper than 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GEF is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.65
EV/EBITDA 5.79
GEF Per share dataGEF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • GEF's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • GEF has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • GEF's earnings are expected to grow with 13.45% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)1.06
EPS Next 2Y19.7%
EPS Next 3Y13.45%

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5. GEF Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • GEF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.19%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.50, GEF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, GEF pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.19%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of GEF decreases each year by -0.20%.
  • GEF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)-0.2%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years29
GEF Yearly Dividends per shareGEF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • GEF pays out 38.61% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP38.61%
EPS Next 2Y19.7%
EPS Next 3Y13.45%
GEF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGEF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
GEF Dividend Payout.GEF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GEF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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GEF Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

GREIF INC-CL A

NYSE:GEF (4/17/2026, 8:16:55 PM)

After market: 69.9071 +0.03 (+0.04%)

69.88

+1.82 (+2.67%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)01-27
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners96.39%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners2.96%
Ins Owner Change2.21%
Market Cap3.23B
Revenue(TTM)4.81B
Net Income(TTM)317.30M
Analysts72
Price Target79.76 (14.14%)
Short Float %3.46%
Short Ratio3.5
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.19%
Yearly Dividend2.14
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.2%
DP38.61%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years29
Ex-Date03-16
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)47.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)95.51%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)19.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)95.51%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)10.36%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.98%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.23%
PT rev (1m)-2.49%
PT rev (3m)7.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-16.6%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.84%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.46%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.95%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.52
Fwd PE 15.08
P/S 0.67
P/FCF 18.65
P/OCF 8.93
P/B 1.1
P/tB 7.67
EV/EBITDA 5.79
EPS(TTM)6.64
EY9.5%
EPS(NY)4.63
Fwd EY6.63%
FCF(TTM)3.75
FCFY5.36%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY11.2%
SpS103.96
BVpS63.54
TBVpS9.11
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)1.06
Graham Number97.4286 (39.42%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.77%
ROE 10.79%
ROCE 8.44%
ROIC 6.63%
ROICexc 7%
ROICexgc 16.49%
OM 7.6%
PM (TTM) 6.59%
GM 20.66%
FCFM 3.6%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.87
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 5.62
Debt/EBITDA 1.56
Cap/Depr 74.12%
Cap/Sales 3.93%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 58.38%
Profit Quality 54.65%
Current Ratio 1.23
Quick Ratio 0.93
Altman-Z 2.74
F-Score7
WACC8.09%
ROIC/WACC0.82
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)36.17%
EPS 3Y-10.85%
EPS 5Y9.93%
EPS Q2Q%23.08%
EPS Next Y25.55%
EPS Next 2Y19.7%
EPS Next 3Y13.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.06%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.65%
Revenue growth 5Y3.46%
Sales Q2Q%-21.41%
Revenue Next Year-4.84%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.81%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y8.02%
EBIT growth 1Y-12.68%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.11%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.73%
EBIT Next Year72.24%
EBIT Next 3Y24.93%
EBIT Next 5Y24.58%
FCF growth 1Y-60.57%
FCF growth 3Y-12.96%
FCF growth 5Y-6.29%
OCF growth 1Y-42.39%
OCF growth 3Y-3.53%
OCF growth 5Y-1.78%

GREIF INC-CL A / GEF Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to GEF.


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

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to GREIF INC-CL A (GEF). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for GREIF INC-CL A?

GREIF INC-CL A (GEF) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for GEF stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GREIF INC-CL A (GEF) is expected to grow by 25.55% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of GREIF INC-CL A (GEF) stock?

The dividend rating of GREIF INC-CL A (GEF) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 38.61%.