GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:GEF.B - US3976242061 - Common Stock
60.81 USD
+0.2 (+0.33%)
Taking everything into account, GEF.B scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GEF.B was compared to 22 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. GEF.B has an average financial health and profitability rating. GEF.B has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. GEF.B also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make GEF.B suitable for dividend investing!
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.
In the past 5 years GEF.B has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years GEF.B always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
GEF.B has a Return On Assets (2.82%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 8.66%, GEF.B perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
GEF.B has a Return On Invested Capital (6.68%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GEF.B had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.92%. This is above the industry average of 7.27%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
GEF.B's Profit Margin of 3.65% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GEF.B outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GEF.B has grown nicely.
GEF.B has a Operating Margin of 8.77%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GEF.B outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
GEF.B's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of GEF.B (21.35%) 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 Rank | Sector 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%
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.
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.
GEF.B has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
GEF.B has an Altman-Z score of 2.00. 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 of 2.00. This is in the better half of the industry: GEF.B outperforms 63.64% of 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.
GEF.B has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.21. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
GEF.B has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.21. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GEF.B outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2 |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC8.91%
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.
GEF.B has a Current ratio of 1.41. This is in the better half of the industry: GEF.B outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.18 indicates that GEF.B should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GEF.B has a Quick ratio of 1.18. This is in the better half of the industry: GEF.B outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
GEF.B shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -26.07%.
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.
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)-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.
Based on estimates for the next years, GEF.B will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.39% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-17.7%
EPS Next 2Y2.69%
EPS Next 3Y5.19%
EPS Next 5Y13.79%
Revenue Next Year-17.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.77%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.82%
Revenue Next 5Y3.39%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.58 indicates a rather expensive valuation of GEF.B.
GEF.B's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
GEF.B is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.53 indicates a correct valuation of GEF.B.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as GEF.B.
GEF.B's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GEF.B is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GEF.B is valued cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.86 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)348.34
EPS Next 2Y2.69%
EPS Next 3Y5.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.78%, GEF.B has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
GEF.B's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.36.
GEF.B's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.78% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
GEF.B pays out 65.79% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y2.69%
EPS Next 3Y5.19%
NYSE:GEF.B (10/17/2025, 8:16:20 PM)
60.81
+0.2 (+0.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners90.97%
Inst Owner Change-1.01%
Ins Owners3.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.89B
Analysts74
Price Target81.17 (33.48%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.78% |
Yearly Dividend2.57
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.55%
DP65.79%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date
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)0.91%
PT rev (3m)-0.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-32.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)-20.94%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-27.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-12.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.53 | ||
| P/S | 0.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.89 | ||
| P/B | 1.32 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.86 |
EPS(TTM)3.46
EY5.69%
EPS(NY)4.19
Fwd EY6.88%
FCF(TTM)7.03
FCFY11.55%
OCF(TTM)10.33
OCFY16.98%
SpS109.54
BVpS46.19
TBVpS-7.47
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)348.34
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.77
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 |
F-Score5
WACC8.91%
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-17.7%
EPS Next 2Y2.69%
EPS Next 3Y5.19%
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-17.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.77%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.82%
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%