GREIF INC-CL A (GEF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:GEF • US3976241071
75.29 USD
+1.33 (+1.8%)
At close: Feb 6, 2026
75.29 USD
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After Hours: 2/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to GEF. GEF was compared to 22 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. GEF has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. GEF scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year GEF was profitable.
- GEF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years GEF has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years GEF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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.
- GEF's Return On Equity of 10.79% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GEF outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of GEF (6.63%) 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 7.59%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- GEF's Profit Margin of 6.59% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GEF outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
- GEF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- GEF has a Operating Margin (7.60%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GEF has declined.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 20.66%, GEF is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- GEF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- GEF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, GEF has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for GEF has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for GEF is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- The Debt to FCF ratio of GEF is 5.44, which is a neutral value as it means it would take GEF, 5.44 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.44, GEF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- GEF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.32, GEF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC9.04%
2.3 Liquidity
- GEF has a Current Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that GEF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.23, GEF is not doing good in the industry: 68.18% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.93 indicates that GEF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.93, GEF is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 36.17% over the past year.
- GEF shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.93% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -8.06% 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)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 20.32% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- GEF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.50% yearly.
EPS Next Y39.35%
EPS Next 2Y24.3%
EPS Next 3Y20.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.69%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.05%
Revenue Next 3Y1.84%
Revenue Next 5Y8.5%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- GEF is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.34.
- 90.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GEF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GEF to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.93), we can say GEF is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.56, the valuation of GEF can be described as correct.
- 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 27.77.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GEF is valued cheaper than 100.00% 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 77.27% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.42 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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 20.32% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)1.14
EPS Next 2Y24.3%
EPS Next 3Y20.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- GEF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.03%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.27, GEF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, GEF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.03% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of GEF decreases each year by -0.20%.
- GEF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- GEF has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.2%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years28
5.3 Sustainability
- GEF pays out 38.61% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP38.61%
EPS Next 2Y24.3%
EPS Next 3Y20.32%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Earnings (Next)06-02 2026-06-02
Inst Owners93.05%
Inst Owner Change-0.54%
Ins Owners2.85%
Ins Owner Change1.99%
Market Cap3.58B
Revenue(TTM)4.81B
Net Income(TTM)317.30M
Analysts74
Price Target81.19 (7.84%)
Short Float %3.39%
Short Ratio3.56
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.03% |
Yearly Dividend2.14
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.2%
DP38.61%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-DateN/A
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)47.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)97.78%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)19.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)97.78%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)10.32%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.95%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.21%
PT rev (1m)9.64%
PT rev (3m)7.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.97%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.95%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.56 | ||
| P/S | 0.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.87 | ||
| P/B | 1.22 | ||
| P/tB | 8.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.42 |
EPS(TTM)6.64
EY8.82%
EPS(NY)4.84
Fwd EY6.43%
FCF(TTM)3.65
FCFY4.85%
OCF(TTM)7.63
OCFY10.13%
SpS101.31
BVpS61.92
TBVpS8.88
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)1.14
Graham Number96.18
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.44 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.52 | ||
| 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 | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC9.04%
ROIC/WACC0.73
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 Y39.35%
EPS Next 2Y24.3%
EPS Next 3Y20.32%
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-1.69%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.05%
Revenue Next 3Y1.84%
Revenue Next 5Y8.5%
EBIT growth 1Y-12.68%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.11%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.73%
EBIT Next Year70.99%
EBIT Next 3Y23.69%
EBIT Next 5Y24.56%
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 FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GREIF INC-CL A?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to GEF.
What is the valuation status for GEF stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to GREIF INC-CL A (GEF). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is GREIF INC-CL A (GEF) stock?
GREIF INC-CL A (GEF) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of GREIF INC-CL A (GEF) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GREIF INC-CL A (GEF) is 11.34 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.22.
What is the financial health of GREIF INC-CL A (GEF) stock?
The financial health rating of GREIF INC-CL A (GEF) is 4 / 10.