GREIF INC-CL B (GEF.B) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GEF.B - US3976242061 - Common Stock
82.54 USD
+0.71 (+0.87%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to GEF.B. 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 is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. 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.
- In the past 5 years GEF.B has always been profitable.
- GEF.B had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 2.82%, GEF.B perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- GEF.B has a Return On Equity (8.66%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of GEF.B (6.68%) 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 7.62%.
| 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.
- GEF.B's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of GEF.B (8.77%) 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 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.
- The debt/assets ratio for GEF.B is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- GEF.B has an Altman-Z score of 2.13. 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 2.13. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GEF.B outperforms 59.09% 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 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (8.24) than 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.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of GEF.B (1.21) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.13 |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC8.92%
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 line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.18, GEF.B is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for GEF.B have decreased strongly by -26.07% in the last year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, GEF.B shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.05% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -2.55% 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)-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-6.57%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- GEF.B is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.86.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GEF.B indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: GEF.B is more expensive than 72.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- GEF.B is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.94, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.97, the valuation of GEF.B can be described as rather expensive.
- GEF.B's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.94. GEF.B is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GEF.B is valued a bit cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- 81.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GEF.B, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)472.82
EPS Next 2Y4.69%
EPS Next 3Y6.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- GEF.B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.11%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.35, GEF.B pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, GEF.B pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.11% |
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 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
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%
NYSE:GEF.B (1/21/2026, 10:50:47 AM)
82.54
+0.71 (+0.87%)
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 Cap3.92B
Revenue(TTM)5.20B
Net Income(TTM)190.00M
Analysts74
Price Target87.91 (6.51%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.11% |
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)10.3%
PT rev (3m)8.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.46%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.97 | ||
| P/S | 0.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.99 | ||
| P/B | 1.79 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.24 |
EPS(TTM)3.46
EY4.19%
EPS(NY)4.35
Fwd EY5.27%
FCF(TTM)7.03
FCFY8.51%
OCF(TTM)10.33
OCFY12.51%
SpS109.54
BVpS46.19
TBVpS-7.47
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)472.82
Graham Number59.97
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%
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 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 | 2.13 |
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-6.57%
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%.