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GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:GEF.B - US3976242061 - Common Stock

65.33 USD
+0.75 (+1.16%)
Last: 11/18/2025, 8:07:25 PM
65.33 USD
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After Hours: 11/18/2025, 8:07:25 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

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. Both the profitability and the financial health of GEF.B get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. GEF.B is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
GEF.B had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years GEF.B had a positive operating cash flow.
GEF.B Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGEF.B Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

GEF.B has a Return On Assets (2.82%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GEF.B has a Return On Equity (8.66%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GEF.B's Return On Invested Capital of 6.68% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GEF.B outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GEF.B is above the industry average of 7.62%.
Industry RankSector 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%
GEF.B Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGEF.B Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

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.
GEF.B has a Operating Margin (8.77%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GEF.B has declined.
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 RankSector 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%
GEF.B Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGEF.B Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

GEF.B 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.B has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for GEF.B has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for GEF.B is higher compared to a year ago.
GEF.B Yearly Shares OutstandingGEF.B Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
GEF.B Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGEF.B Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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 (2.03) which is in line with 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.24 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GEF.B outperforms 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.
GEF.B's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.21 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GEF.B outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.21
Debt/FCF 8.24
Altman-Z 2.03
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC8.84%
GEF.B Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGEF.B Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.41 indicates that GEF.B should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.41, GEF.B perfoms like the industry average, 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.18, GEF.B is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.41
Quick Ratio 1.18
GEF.B Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGEF.B Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for GEF.B have decreased strongly by -26.07% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.05% on average over the past years.
GEF.B shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.55%.
GEF.B shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.46% yearly.
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.
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.
GEF.B Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGEF.B Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B
GEF.B Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGEF.B Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.88 indicates a rather expensive valuation of GEF.B.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GEF.B is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.64% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.51. GEF.B is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.25, which indicates a correct valuation of GEF.B.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GEF.B is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.64% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
GEF.B is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.88
Fwd PE 15.25
GEF.B Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGEF.B 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.B is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
86.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GEF.B, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.3
EV/EBITDA 7.16
GEF.B Per share dataGEF.B EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)374.23
EPS Next 2Y3.88%
EPS Next 3Y5.14%

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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.
GEF.B's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.59.
GEF.B's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector 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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
GEF.B has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.55%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years28
GEF.B Yearly Dividends per shareGEF.B Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

65.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GEF.B. 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%
GEF.B Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGEF.B Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
GEF.B Dividend Payout.GEF.B Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GEF.B Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GREIF INC-CL B

NYSE:GEF.B (11/18/2025, 8:07:25 PM)

After market: 65.33 0 (0%)

65.33

+0.75 (+1.16%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24
Inst Owners90.97%
Inst Owner Change-11.21%
Ins Owners3.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.10B
Revenue(TTM)5.20B
Net Income(TTM)190.00M
Analysts74
Price Target78.26 (19.79%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.65%
Yearly Dividend2.57
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.55%
DP65.79%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date09-16 2025-09-16 (0.84)
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 RankSector Rank
PE 18.88
Fwd PE 15.25
P/S 0.6
P/FCF 9.3
P/OCF 6.33
P/B 1.41
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.16
EPS(TTM)3.46
EY5.3%
EPS(NY)4.28
Fwd EY6.56%
FCF(TTM)7.03
FCFY10.75%
OCF(TTM)10.33
OCFY15.81%
SpS109.54
BVpS46.19
TBVpS-7.47
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)374.23
Graham Number59.97
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC8.84%
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.


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GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


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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%.