GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:GEF.B - US3976242061 - Common Stock
65.5 USD
+0.52 (+0.8%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to GEF.B. GEF.B was compared to 22 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. GEF.B has an average financial health and profitability rating. GEF.B has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GEF.B was profitable.
GEF.B had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years GEF.B has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years GEF.B always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
GEF.B has a Return On Assets of 2.82%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GEF.B outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
GEF.B's Return On Equity of 8.66% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GEF.B outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
GEF.B has a Return On Invested Capital (6.68%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GEF.B 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
The Profit Margin of GEF.B (3.65%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GEF.B has grown nicely.
GEF.B has a Operating Margin (8.77%) which is in line with its industry peers.
GEF.B's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
GEF.B has a Gross Margin of 21.35%. This is comparable 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GEF.B is still 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 2.03 indicates that GEF.B is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
GEF.B has a Altman-Z score of 2.03. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GEF.B outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
GEF.B has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.24. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as GEF.B would need 8.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.24, GEF.B is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.21 is on the high side and indicates that GEF.B has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.21, GEF.B perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.03 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC8.83%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.41 indicates that GEF.B should not have too much problems paying 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.
GEF.B has a Quick Ratio of 1.18. This is a normal value and indicates that GEF.B is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GEF.B has a Quick ratio of 1.18. This is in the better half 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
GEF.B shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -26.07%.
GEF.B shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.05% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, GEF.B will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.79% on average per year.
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
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
GEF.B is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.93.
GEF.B's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. GEF.B is more expensive than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.47. GEF.B is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.29, which indicates a correct valuation of GEF.B.
GEF.B's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GEF.B to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.42), we can say GEF.B is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
GEF.B's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GEF.B is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
90.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GEF.B, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.14 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)375.21
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 3.59, GEF.B pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
GEF.B's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| 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.
The dividend of GEF.B is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP65.79%
EPS Next 2Y3.88%
EPS Next 3Y5.14%
NYSE:GEF.B (11/20/2025, 2:07:42 PM)
65.5
+0.52 (+0.8%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners90.97%
Inst Owner Change-11.21%
Ins Owners3.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.11B
Revenue(TTM)5.20B
Net Income(TTM)190.00M
Analysts74
Price Target78.26 (19.48%)
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)-3.58%
PT rev (3m)-2.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-41.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-28.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-12.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.29 | ||
| P/S | 0.6 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.34 | ||
| P/B | 1.42 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.14 |
EPS(TTM)3.46
EY5.28%
EPS(NY)4.28
Fwd EY6.54%
FCF(TTM)7.03
FCFY10.73%
OCF(TTM)10.33
OCFY15.77%
SpS109.54
BVpS46.19
TBVpS-7.47
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)375.21
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 | 2.03 |
F-Score5
WACC8.83%
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%.