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

NYSE:GEF.B • US3976242061

87.47 USD
-1.12 (-1.26%)
Last: Feb 18, 2026, 02:17 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Overall GEF.B gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated GEF.B against 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 correct valuation and a medium 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.
  • 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.
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

  • The Return On Assets of GEF.B (5.77%) is better than 77.27% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.79%, GEF.B is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GEF.B has a Return On Invested Capital (6.63%) which is in line with 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 7.49%.
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

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.59%, GEF.B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GEF.B's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • GEF.B has a Operating Margin of 7.60%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GEF.B outperforms 40.91% 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 in line with its industry peers.
  • 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. 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
  • GEF.B has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, GEF.B has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 2.96 indicates that GEF.B is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.96, GEF.B belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GEF.B has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.62. This is a neutral value as GEF.B would need 5.62 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of GEF.B (5.62) is better than 72.73% 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 81.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 5.62
Altman-Z 2.96
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC8.8%
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.
  • The Current ratio of GEF.B (1.23) is worse than 72.73% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.93 indicates that GEF.B may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.93, GEF.B is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.45% 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. Growth

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.
  • Looking at the last year, GEF.B shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.06% in the last 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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, GEF.B will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 20.32% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, GEF.B will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.50% on average per year.
EPS Next Y39.35%
EPS Next 2Y24.3%
EPS Next 3Y20.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.69%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.05%
Revenue Next 3Y1.84%
Revenue Next 5Y8.5%

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.
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.17 indicates a correct valuation of GEF.B.
  • GEF.B's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GEF.B is cheaper than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.16. GEF.B is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.08 indicates a rather expensive valuation of GEF.B.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GEF.B is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • GEF.B is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.17
Fwd PE 18.08
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

  • GEF.B's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GEF.B is cheaper than 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GEF.B's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.35
EV/EBITDA 7.32
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.
  • GEF.B has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • GEF.B's earnings are expected to grow with 20.32% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)1.33
EPS Next 2Y24.3%
EPS Next 3Y20.32%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • GEF.B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.94%. 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 2.19.
  • GEF.B's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.94%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of GEF.B decreases each year by -0.20%.
  • 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)-0.2%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years28
GEF.B Yearly Dividends per shareGEF.B Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2Y24.3%
EPS Next 3Y20.32%
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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GREIF INC-CL B

NYSE:GEF.B (2/18/2026, 2:17:01 PM)

87.47

-1.12 (-1.26%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)01-27
Earnings (Next)06-02
Inst Owners93.05%
Inst Owner Change4.29%
Ins Owners2.85%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.05B
Revenue(TTM)4.81B
Net Income(TTM)317.30M
Analysts72
Price Target96.88 (10.76%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.94%
Yearly Dividend2.14
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.2%
DP38.61%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-DateN/A
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)47.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)97.78%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)19.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)97.78%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)10.32%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.95%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.21%
PT rev (1m)22.16%
PT rev (3m)23.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.95%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.17
Fwd PE 18.08
P/S 0.84
P/FCF 23.35
P/OCF 11.17
P/B 1.38
P/tB 9.6
EV/EBITDA 7.32
EPS(TTM)6.64
EY7.59%
EPS(NY)4.84
Fwd EY5.53%
FCF(TTM)3.75
FCFY4.28%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY8.95%
SpS103.96
BVpS63.54
TBVpS9.11
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)1.33
Graham Number97.43
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 2.96
F-Score7
WACC8.8%
ROIC/WACC0.75
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 Y39.35%
EPS Next 2Y24.3%
EPS Next 3Y20.32%
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-1.69%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.05%
Revenue Next 3Y1.84%
Revenue Next 5Y8.5%
EBIT growth 1Y-12.68%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.11%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.73%
EBIT Next Year70.99%
EBIT Next 3Y23.69%
EBIT Next 5Y24.56%
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 FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for GEF.B stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to GEF.B.


What is the valuation status of GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 6 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) is expected to grow by 39.35% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) stock?

The dividend rating of GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 38.61%.