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

USA - NYSE:GEF.B - US3976242061 - Common Stock

62.31 USD
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Last: 9/16/2025, 8:26:18 PM
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After Hours: 9/16/2025, 8:26:18 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall GEF.B gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated GEF.B 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. GEF.B also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GEF.B was profitable.
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.
GEF.B had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 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.
GEF.B's Return On Equity of 8.66% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GEF.B outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.68%, GEF.B is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.09% 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 7.26%.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 3.65%, GEF.B perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GEF.B has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 21.35%, GEF.B perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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
The number of shares outstanding for GEF.B has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
GEF.B has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
GEF.B Yearly Shares OutstandingGEF.B Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

GEF.B has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.09. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as GEF.B would need 8.09 years to pay back of all of its debts.
GEF.B's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.09 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 1.19. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
GEF.B has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.19) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.19
Debt/FCF 8.09
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC8.27%
GEF.B Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGEF.B Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.41 indicates that GEF.B should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.41, GEF.B is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.18 indicates that GEF.B should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of GEF.B (1.18) is better than 77.27% 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 2015 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.05% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, GEF.B shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.55% in the last year.
GEF.B shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.46% yearly.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.39% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.1%
EPS Next 2Y15.57%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
EPS Next 5Y13.79%
Revenue Next Year-17.11%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.7%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.82%
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 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B
GEF.B Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGEF.B Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.01, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of GEF.B.
GEF.B's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.20, GEF.B is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.75, which indicates a very decent valuation of GEF.B.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as GEF.B.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GEF.B to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.71), we can say GEF.B is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.01
Fwd PE 11.75
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GEF.B is valued cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
90.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GEF.B, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.81
EV/EBITDA 6.98
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

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)4.4
PEG (5Y)356.93
EPS Next 2Y15.57%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GEF.B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.62%.
GEF.B's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.24.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, GEF.B pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.62%

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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

GEF.B pays out 65.79% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of GEF.B is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP65.79%
EPS Next 2Y15.57%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
GEF.B Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGEF.B Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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 (9/16/2025, 8:26:18 PM)

After market: 62.31 0 (0%)

62.31

-1 (-1.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)08-27 2025-08-27/amc
Earnings (Next)12-02 2025-12-02/amc
Inst Owners89.49%
Inst Owner Change0.98%
Ins Owners3.42%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.96B
Analysts74
Price Target80.43 (29.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.62%
Yearly Dividend2.57
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.55%
DP65.79%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date09-16 2025-09-16 (0.84)
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)0.28%
PT rev (3m)1.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-35.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-34.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-28.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-28.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-12.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-12.84%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.01
Fwd PE 11.75
P/S 0.57
P/FCF 8.81
P/OCF 6.01
P/B 1.35
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.98
EPS(TTM)3.46
EY5.55%
EPS(NY)5.3
Fwd EY8.51%
FCF(TTM)7.07
FCFY11.35%
OCF(TTM)10.37
OCFY16.65%
SpS109.54
BVpS46.19
TBVpS-7.47
PEG (NY)4.4
PEG (5Y)356.93
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 6.46%
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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.19
Debt/FCF 8.09
Debt/EBITDA 3.63
Cap/Depr 59.04%
Cap/Sales 3.01%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 68.26%
Profit Quality 176.79%
Current Ratio 1.41
Quick Ratio 1.18
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC8.27%
ROIC/WACC0.81
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 Y4.1%
EPS Next 2Y15.57%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
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-17.11%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.7%
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 Year66.44%
EBIT Next 3Y24.36%
EBIT Next 5Y19.41%
FCF growth 1Y-36.62%
FCF growth 3Y-12.96%
FCF growth 5Y-6.29%
OCF growth 1Y-32.75%
OCF growth 3Y-3.53%
OCF growth 5Y-1.78%