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

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GEF.B - US3976242061 - Common Stock

82.72 USD
+1.76 (+2.17%)
Last: 1/13/2026, 8:22:11 PM
82.72 USD
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After Hours: 1/13/2026, 8:22:11 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

GEF.B gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 22 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. GEF.B has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. GEF.B is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. Finally GEF.B also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

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.
Each year in the past 5 years GEF.B has been profitable.
In the past 5 years GEF.B always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of GEF.B (2.82%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.66%, GEF.B is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
GEF.B has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.68%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GEF.B outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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 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 in line with its industry peers.
GEF.B's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GEF.B has a Operating Margin (8.77%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GEF.B has declined.
GEF.B has a Gross Margin (21.35%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 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.
The number of shares outstanding for GEF.B has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
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 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 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.13 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 2.13. This is in the better half of the industry: GEF.B outperforms 63.64% 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.
GEF.B has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.21) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.21
Debt/FCF 8.24
Altman-Z 2.13
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC8.92%
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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

GEF.B has a Current Ratio of 1.41. This is a normal value and indicates that GEF.B is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.41, GEF.B is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% 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's Quick ratio of 1.18 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GEF.B outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
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 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.
GEF.B shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.05% yearly.
Looking at the last year, GEF.B shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.55% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.46% on average over the past years.
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 8.26% 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-21.13%
EPS Next 2Y4.69%
EPS Next 3Y6.81%
EPS Next 5Y8.26%
Revenue Next Year-19.17%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.43%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.55%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

GEF.B is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.91.
72.73% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than GEF.B, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, GEF.B is valued at the same level.
GEF.B is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.01.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GEF.B is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.04, GEF.B is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.91
Fwd PE 19.01
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 a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GEF.B is cheaper than 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GEF.B is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.77
EV/EBITDA 8.19
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)473.85
EPS Next 2Y4.69%
EPS Next 3Y6.81%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GEF.B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.14%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.39, GEF.B pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
GEF.B's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.14%

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 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

65.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GEF.B. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
GEF.B's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP65.79%
EPS Next 2Y4.69%
EPS Next 3Y6.81%
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 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 (1/13/2026, 8:22:11 PM)

After market: 82.72 0 (0%)

82.72

+1.76 (+2.17%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27
Inst Owners93.05%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.85%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.93B
Revenue(TTM)5.20B
Net Income(TTM)190.00M
Analysts74
Price Target79.3 (-4.13%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.14%
Yearly Dividend2.57
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.55%
DP65.79%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-DateN/A
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)-0.5%
PT rev (3m)-2.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-24.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.33%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.91
Fwd PE 19.01
P/S 0.76
P/FCF 11.77
P/OCF 8.01
P/B 1.79
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.19
EPS(TTM)3.46
EY4.18%
EPS(NY)4.35
Fwd EY5.26%
FCF(TTM)7.03
FCFY8.49%
OCF(TTM)10.33
OCFY12.48%
SpS109.54
BVpS46.19
TBVpS-7.47
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)473.85
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 2.13
F-Score5
WACC8.92%
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)-26.07%
EPS 3Y-10.83%
EPS 5Y0.05%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-21.13%
EPS Next 2Y4.69%
EPS Next 3Y6.81%
EPS Next 5Y8.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.55%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.65%
Revenue growth 5Y3.46%
Sales Q2Q%-21.97%
Revenue Next Year-19.17%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.43%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.55%
Revenue Next 5Y3.39%
EBIT growth 1Y2.75%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.11%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.73%
EBIT Next Year39.26%
EBIT Next 3Y14.4%
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.


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

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) stock?

GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) has a profitability rating of 5 / 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 decline by -21.13% 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 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 65.79%.