GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:GEF.B • US3976242061

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This GEF.B fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. GEF.B Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • GEF.B had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year GEF.B had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years GEF.B has always been profitable.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.77%, GEF.B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Return On Equity value of 10.79%, GEF.B perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 6.63%, GEF.B perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GEF.B is above the industry average of 6.91%.
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.B Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGEF.B 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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.59%, GEF.B is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GEF.B has grown nicely.
  • GEF.B's Operating Margin of 7.60% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GEF.B is outperformed by 61.90% of its industry peers.
  • GEF.B's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • GEF.B has a Gross Margin (20.66%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • GEF.B's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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.B Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGEF.B 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.B Health Analysis

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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
GEF.B Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGEF.B 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

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.94 indicates that GEF.B is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • GEF.B's Altman-Z score of 2.94 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GEF.B outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of GEF.B is 5.62, which is a neutral value as it means it would take GEF.B, 5.62 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • GEF.B has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.62) than 76.19% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that GEF.B is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • GEF.B's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.33 is amongst the best of the industry. GEF.B outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 5.62
Altman-Z 2.94
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC7.84%
GEF.B Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGEF.B 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

  • A Current Ratio of 1.23 indicates that GEF.B should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.23, GEF.B is not doing good in the industry: 61.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • GEF.B has a Quick Ratio of 1.23. This is a bad value and indicates that GEF.B is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.93, GEF.B perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.23
Quick Ratio 0.93
GEF.B Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGEF.B 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.B Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 36.17% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.93% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -8.06% in the past year.
  • 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.B is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.45% yearly.
  • GEF.B is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.02% yearly.
EPS Next Y25.55%
EPS Next 2Y19.7%
EPS Next 3Y13.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.65%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.7%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.84%
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.B Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGEF.B 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.B Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGEF.B 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.B Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.55, which indicates a correct valuation of GEF.B.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GEF.B is valued a bit cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GEF.B is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.99, the valuation of GEF.B can be described as rather expensive.
  • GEF.B's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. GEF.B is more expensive than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GEF.B to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.24), we can say GEF.B is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.55
Fwd PE 17.99
GEF.B Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGEF.B Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GEF.B indicates a rather cheap valuation: GEF.B is cheaper than 80.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as GEF.B.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.25
EV/EBITDA 7.17
GEF.B Per share dataGEF.B 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.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as GEF.B's earnings are expected to grow with 13.45% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.49
PEG (5Y)1.26
EPS Next 2Y19.7%
EPS Next 3Y13.45%

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5. GEF.B Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • GEF.B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.29%.
  • GEF.B's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.63.
  • GEF.B's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.29%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of GEF.B decreases each year by -0.20%.
  • 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)-0.2%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years29
GEF.B Yearly Dividends per shareGEF.B Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • GEF.B pays out 38.61% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP38.61%
EPS Next 2Y19.7%
EPS Next 3Y13.45%
GEF.B Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGEF.B 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.B Dividend Payout.GEF.B Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GEF.B Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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GEF.B Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

GREIF INC-CL B

NYSE:GEF.B (4/24/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 83.34 0 (0%)

83.34

-3.28 (-3.79%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)01-27
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners96.39%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners2.96%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.86B
Revenue(TTM)4.81B
Net Income(TTM)317.30M
Analysts72
Price Target104.35 (25.21%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.29%
Yearly Dividend2.14
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.2%
DP38.61%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years29
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)7.1%
PT rev (3m)18.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.81%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.89%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.75%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.55
Fwd PE 17.99
P/S 0.8
P/FCF 22.25
P/OCF 10.65
P/B 1.31
P/tB 9.15
EV/EBITDA 7.17
EPS(TTM)6.64
EY7.97%
EPS(NY)4.63
Fwd EY5.56%
FCF(TTM)3.75
FCFY4.49%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY9.39%
SpS103.96
BVpS63.54
TBVpS9.11
PEG (NY)0.49
PEG (5Y)1.26
Graham Number97.4286 (16.9%)
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 2.94
F-Score7
WACC7.84%
ROIC/WACC0.85
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 Y25.55%
EPS Next 2Y19.7%
EPS Next 3Y13.45%
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-4.65%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.7%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y8.02%
EBIT growth 1Y-12.68%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.11%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.73%
EBIT Next Year72.24%
EBIT Next 3Y24.93%
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 B / GEF.B Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for GEF.B stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to GEF.B.


What is the valuation status for GEF.B stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for GREIF INC-CL B?

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


What is the valuation of GREIF INC-CL B based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) is 12.55 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.31.


How financially healthy is GREIF INC-CL B?

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