GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:GEF.B - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US3976242061 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, GEF.B scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GEF.B was compared to 24 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. There are concerns on the financial health of GEF.B while its profitability can be described as average. GEF.B is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally GEF.B also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
GEF.B had positive earnings in the past year.
GEF.B had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years GEF.B has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years GEF.B had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
GEF.B has a better Return On Assets (4.04%) than 60.87% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 12.91%, GEF.B perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.17% of the companies in the same industry.
GEF.B has a worse Return On Invested Capital (6.47%) than 60.87% of its industry peers.
GEF.B had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.92%. This is above the industry average of 7.70%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.04% | ||
| ROE | 12.91% | ||
| ROIC | 6.47% |
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 (4.93%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GEF.B has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of GEF.B (8.01%) is worse than 65.22% of its industry peers.
GEF.B's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 19.65%, GEF.B is not doing good in the industry: 69.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
GEF.B's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.93% | ||
| GM | 19.65% |
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.
GEF.B has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for GEF.B has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, GEF.B has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
GEF.B has an Altman-Z score of 2.05. This is not the best score and indicates that GEF.B is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
GEF.B has a Altman-Z score (2.05) which is in line with its industry peers.
GEF.B has a debt to FCF ratio of 16.92. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as GEF.B would need 16.92 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 16.92, GEF.B is not doing good in the industry: 60.87% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
GEF.B has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.29. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of GEF.B (1.29) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.05 |
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC7.4%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.53 indicates that GEF.B should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of GEF.B (1.53) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GEF.B has a Quick Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that GEF.B is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.13, GEF.B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for GEF.B have decreased strongly by -35.34% in the last year.
GEF.B shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.05% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.40% in the past year.
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)-35.34%
EPS 3Y-10.83%
EPS 5Y0.05%
EPS Q2Q%-45.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.4%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.65%
Revenue growth 5Y3.46%
Sales Q2Q%8.31%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.46% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
GEF.B is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.41% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.78%
EPS Next 2Y17.49%
EPS Next 3Y15.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.66%
Revenue Next 2Y3.35%
Revenue Next 3Y3.68%
Revenue Next 5Y4.41%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.26 indicates a correct valuation of GEF.B.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as GEF.B.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.28, GEF.B is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.68, which indicates a correct valuation of GEF.B.
GEF.B's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 91.29. GEF.B is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GEF.B is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
GEF.B's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GEF.B is cheaper than 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.01 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
GEF.B's earnings are expected to grow with 15.46% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.51
PEG (5Y)322.26
EPS Next 2Y17.49%
EPS Next 3Y15.46%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GEF.B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.51%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.06, GEF.B pays a better dividend. On top of this GEF.B pays more dividend than 82.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
GEF.B's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.27.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.51% |
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 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 Years3
Div Non Decr Years27
5.3 Sustainability
45.01% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GEF.B. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of GEF.B is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP45.01%
EPS Next 2Y17.49%
EPS Next 3Y15.46%
GREIF INC-CL B
NYSE:GEF.B (1/30/2025, 11:55:24 AM)
64.55
+0.41 (+0.64%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.38%
Inst Owner Change0.96%
Ins Owners4.61%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.05B
Analysts80
Price Target89.77 (39.07%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.51% |
Yearly Dividend2.57
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.55%
DP45.01%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years27
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-16.7%
Min EPS beat(2)-23.09%
Max EPS beat(2)-10.31%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)32.77%
Min EPS beat(4)-23.09%
Max EPS beat(4)168.97%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)22.37%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)19.54%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)19.14%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.48%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.13%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.42%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.57%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.56%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.07%
PT rev (1m)2.53%
PT rev (3m)4.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.72%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-8.38%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.68 | ||
| P/S | 0.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.55 | ||
| P/B | 1.46 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.01 |
EPS(TTM)3.97
EY6.15%
EPS(NY)4.4
Fwd EY6.81%
FCF(TTM)3.48
FCFY5.39%
OCF(TTM)7.55
OCFY11.69%
SpS115.47
BVpS44.14
TBVpS-17.13
PEG (NY)1.51
PEG (5Y)322.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.04% | ||
| ROE | 12.91% | ||
| ROCE | 7.75% | ||
| ROIC | 6.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.71% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.27% | ||
| OM | 8.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.93% | ||
| GM | 19.65% | ||
| FCFM | 3.02% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-9.92%
ROICexcg 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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.82
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.92 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.84 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 73.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.78 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 51.03% | ||
| Profit Quality | 61.12% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.05 |
F-Score4
WACC7.4%
ROIC/WACC0.87
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)-35.34%
EPS 3Y-10.83%
EPS 5Y0.05%
EPS Q2Q%-45.51%
EPS Next Y10.78%
EPS Next 2Y17.49%
EPS Next 3Y15.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.4%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.65%
Revenue growth 5Y3.46%
Sales Q2Q%8.31%
Revenue Next Year-3.66%
Revenue Next 2Y3.35%
Revenue Next 3Y3.68%
Revenue Next 5Y4.41%
EBIT growth 1Y-26.92%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.11%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.73%
EBIT Next Year68.09%
EBIT Next 3Y27.01%
EBIT Next 5Y20.55%
FCF growth 1Y-61.78%
FCF growth 3Y-12.96%
FCF growth 5Y-6.29%
OCF growth 1Y-45.19%
OCF growth 3Y-3.53%
OCF growth 5Y-1.78%