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

NYSE:GEF • US3976241071

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+0.28 (+0.42%)
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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.

Fundamental Rating

6

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 an average financial health and profitability rating. GEF scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. With these ratings, GEF could be worth investigating further for value investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. GEF Profitability Analysis

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.
  • In the past 5 years GEF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 has a better Return On Assets (5.77%) than 77.27% of its industry peers.
  • GEF has a Return On Equity (10.79%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • GEF has a Return On Invested Capital (6.63%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GEF is above the industry average of 7.71%.
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

  • GEF's Profit Margin of 6.59% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GEF outperforms 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 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GEF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 20.66%, GEF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GEF is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for GEF has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • 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.
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

  • GEF has an Altman-Z score of 2.74. 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 of 2.74. This is in the better half of the industry: GEF outperforms 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.62, GEF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that GEF is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.33, GEF belongs to the best 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/WACC0.76
WACC8.77%
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

  • 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.
  • GEF has a Current ratio of 1.23. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GEF outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.93 indicates that GEF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of GEF (0.93) 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

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 36.17% over the past year.
  • 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.
  • GEF shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.06%.
  • 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

  • GEF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.03% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.02% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y32.23%
EPS Next 2Y20.9%
EPS Next 3Y19.03%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.43%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.81%
Revenue Next 3Y1.08%
Revenue Next 5Y8.02%

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.
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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.20 indicates a reasonable valuation of GEF.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GEF is valued cheaper than 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GEF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.15.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.33, which indicates a correct valuation of GEF.
  • GEF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.27, GEF is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.2
Fwd PE 14.33
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

  • GEF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GEF is cheaper than 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GEF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GEF is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.08
EV/EBITDA 5.76
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

  • 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 19.03% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)1.03
EPS Next 2Y20.9%
EPS Next 3Y19.03%

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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 2.36, 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 Years4
Div Non Decr Years28
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 2Y20.9%
EPS Next 3Y19.03%
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 (3/11/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 67.73 0 (0%)

67.73

+0.28 (+0.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)01-27
Earnings (Next)06-02
Inst Owners96.44%
Inst Owner Change-1.55%
Ins Owners3.01%
Ins Owner Change2.16%
Market Cap3.14B
Revenue(TTM)4.81B
Net Income(TTM)317.30M
Analysts72
Price Target81.8 (20.77%)
Short Float %3.52%
Short Ratio3.68
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.19%
Yearly Dividend2.14
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.2%
DP38.61%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years28
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)0.75%
PT rev (3m)10.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.46%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.5%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.2
Fwd PE 14.33
P/S 0.65
P/FCF 18.08
P/OCF 8.65
P/B 1.07
P/tB 7.44
EV/EBITDA 5.76
EPS(TTM)6.64
EY9.8%
EPS(NY)4.73
Fwd EY6.98%
FCF(TTM)3.75
FCFY5.53%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY11.56%
SpS103.96
BVpS63.54
TBVpS9.11
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)1.03
Graham Number97.43
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
WACC8.77%
ROIC/WACC0.76
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 Y32.23%
EPS Next 2Y20.9%
EPS Next 3Y19.03%
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-3.43%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.81%
Revenue Next 3Y1.08%
Revenue Next 5Y8.02%
EBIT growth 1Y-12.68%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.11%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.73%
EBIT Next Year69.68%
EBIT Next 3Y23.72%
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 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 10.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.07.


What is the financial health of GREIF INC-CL A (GEF) stock?

The financial health rating of GREIF INC-CL A (GEF) is 5 / 10.