GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GEF.B - US3976242061 - Common Stock
67.83 USD
+2.8 (+4.31%)
Taking everything into account, GEF.B scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GEF.B was compared to 22 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of GEF.B get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. GEF.B has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally GEF.B also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GEF.B was profitable.
In the past year GEF.B had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years GEF.B has been profitable.
GEF.B had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
GEF.B has a Return On Assets (2.82%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.66%, GEF.B is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
GEF.B has a Return On Invested Capital (6.68%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 7.62%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
GEF.B has a Profit Margin (3.65%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GEF.B has grown nicely.
With a Operating Margin value of 8.77%, GEF.B perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GEF.B has declined.
GEF.B's Gross Margin of 21.35% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GEF.B outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GEF.B has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, GEF.B has more shares outstanding
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
An Altman-Z score of 2.05 indicates that GEF.B is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
GEF.B has a better Altman-Z score (2.05) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GEF.B is 8.24, which is on the high side as it means it would take GEF.B, 8.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
GEF.B has a better Debt to FCF ratio (8.24) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.21 is on the high side and indicates that GEF.B has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.21, GEF.B is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.05 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC8.77%
2.3 Liquidity
GEF.B has a Current Ratio of 1.41. This is a normal value and indicates that GEF.B is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.41, GEF.B is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.18 indicates that GEF.B should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GEF.B's Quick ratio of 1.18 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GEF.B outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for GEF.B have decreased strongly by -26.07% 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 decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.55%.
Measured over the past years, GEF.B 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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.39% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-18.25%
EPS Next 2Y3.88%
EPS Next 3Y5.14%
EPS Next 5Y13.79%
Revenue Next Year-17.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.81%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.86%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.60, GEF.B is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GEF.B indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: GEF.B is more expensive than 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GEF.B to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.47), we can say GEF.B is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.83, GEF.B is valued correctly.
63.64% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than GEF.B, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GEF.B to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.42), we can say GEF.B is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GEF.B is valued cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GEF.B is valued cheaper than 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.32 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)388.55
EPS Next 2Y3.88%
EPS Next 3Y5.14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GEF.B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.65%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.50, GEF.B pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, GEF.B pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.65% |
5.2 History
The dividend of GEF.B has a limited annual growth rate of 3.55%.
GEF.B has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 65.79% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
GEF.B's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP65.79%
EPS Next 2Y3.88%
EPS Next 3Y5.14%
NYSE:GEF.B (11/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
67.83
+2.8 (+4.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners90.97%
Inst Owner Change-11.19%
Ins Owners3.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.22B
Revenue(TTM)5.20B
Net Income(TTM)190.00M
Analysts74
Price Target80.31 (18.4%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.65% |
Yearly Dividend2.57
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.55%
DP65.79%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date
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)-1.06%
PT rev (3m)-0.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-41.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-28.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-12.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.83 | ||
| P/S | 0.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.57 | ||
| P/B | 1.47 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.32 |
EPS(TTM)3.46
EY5.1%
EPS(NY)4.28
Fwd EY6.32%
FCF(TTM)7.03
FCFY10.36%
OCF(TTM)10.33
OCFY15.22%
SpS109.54
BVpS46.19
TBVpS-7.47
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)388.55
Graham Number59.97
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.77
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 | 2.05 |
F-Score5
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)-26.07%
EPS 3Y-10.83%
EPS 5Y0.05%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-18.25%
EPS Next 2Y3.88%
EPS Next 3Y5.14%
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-17.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.81%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.86%
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%
GREIF INC-CL B / GEF.B FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for GEF.B stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to GEF.B.
Can you provide the valuation status for GREIF INC-CL B?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) stock?
GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for GEF.B stock?
The financial health rating of GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for GEF.B stock?
The dividend rating of GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 65.79%.