GREIF INC-CL A (GEF) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:GEF • US3976241071

68.54 USD
-0.64 (-0.93%)
Last: Mar 9, 2026, 01:37 PM
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This GEF fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

Overall GEF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated GEF against 22 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of GEF get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. GEF is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! This makes GEF very considerable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. GEF Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year GEF was profitable.
  • In the past year GEF had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years GEF has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years GEF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
GEF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGEF 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

  • GEF's Return On Assets of 5.77% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GEF outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Equity value of 10.79%, GEF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GEF has a Return On Invested Capital (6.63%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GEF is above the industry average of 7.71%.
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 Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGEF 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

  • The Profit Margin of GEF (6.59%) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GEF has grown nicely.
  • GEF's Operating Margin of 7.60% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GEF outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GEF has declined.
  • GEF has a Gross Margin (20.66%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • GEF'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 Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGEF 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. GEF Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GEF is still creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for GEF has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, GEF has less shares outstanding
  • GEF has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
GEF Yearly Shares OutstandingGEF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
GEF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGEF 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 2.75 indicates that GEF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.75, GEF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GEF has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.62. This is a neutral value as GEF would need 5.62 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • GEF has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.62. This is in the better half of the industry: GEF outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
  • GEF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of GEF (0.33) is better than 86.36% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 5.62
Altman-Z 2.75
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC8.79%
GEF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGEF 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 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • GEF has a Current ratio (1.23) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.93 indicates that GEF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of GEF (0.93) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.23
Quick Ratio 0.93
GEF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGEF 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. GEF Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • GEF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 36.17%, which is quite impressive.
  • 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 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

  • GEF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.03% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, GEF will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.02% on average per year.
EPS Next Y32.23%
EPS Next 2Y20.9%
EPS Next 3Y19.03%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.43%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.81%
Revenue Next 3Y1.08%
Revenue Next 5Y8.02%

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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
GEF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGEF 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 Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGEF 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. GEF Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.32, which indicates a very decent valuation of GEF.
  • GEF's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GEF is cheaper than 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GEF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.29.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.50, the valuation of GEF can be described as correct.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as GEF.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.60, GEF is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.32
Fwd PE 14.5
GEF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGEF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GEF indicates a rather cheap valuation: GEF is cheaper than 95.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GEF indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GEF is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.3
EV/EBITDA 5.87
GEF Per share dataGEF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • GEF's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • GEF has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as GEF's earnings are expected to grow with 19.03% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)1.04
EPS Next 2Y20.9%
EPS Next 3Y19.03%

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5. GEF Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.19%, GEF has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.35, GEF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, GEF pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.19%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of GEF decreases each year by -0.20%.
  • GEF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • GEF 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 Yearly Dividends per shareGEF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • 38.61% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GEF. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP38.61%
EPS Next 2Y20.9%
EPS Next 3Y19.03%
GEF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGEF 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 Dividend Payout.GEF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GEF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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GEF Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

GREIF INC-CL A

NYSE:GEF (3/9/2026, 1:37:12 PM)

68.54

-0.64 (-0.93%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)01-27
Earnings (Next)06-02
Inst Owners96.44%
Inst Owner Change-1.55%
Ins Owners3.01%
Ins Owner Change2.16%
Market Cap3.17B
Revenue(TTM)4.81B
Net Income(TTM)317.30M
Analysts72
Price Target81.8 (19.35%)
Short Float %3.52%
Short Ratio3.68
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.19%
Yearly Dividend2.14
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.2%
DP38.61%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date03-16
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)47.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)95.51%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)19.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)95.51%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)10.36%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.98%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.23%
PT rev (1m)0.75%
PT rev (3m)10.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.46%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.5%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.32
Fwd PE 14.5
P/S 0.66
P/FCF 18.3
P/OCF 8.75
P/B 1.08
P/tB 7.53
EV/EBITDA 5.87
EPS(TTM)6.64
EY9.69%
EPS(NY)4.73
Fwd EY6.9%
FCF(TTM)3.75
FCFY5.47%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY11.42%
SpS103.96
BVpS63.54
TBVpS9.11
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)1.04
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 2.75
F-Score7
WACC8.79%
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 Y32.23%
EPS Next 2Y20.9%
EPS Next 3Y19.03%
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-3.43%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.81%
Revenue Next 3Y1.08%
Revenue Next 5Y8.02%
EBIT growth 1Y-12.68%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.11%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.73%
EBIT Next Year69.68%
EBIT Next 3Y23.72%
EBIT Next 5Y24.58%
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 A / GEF FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GREIF INC-CL A?

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


What is the valuation status for GEF stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to GREIF INC-CL A (GEF). This can be considered as Undervalued.


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

GREIF INC-CL A (GEF) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of GREIF INC-CL A (GEF) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GREIF INC-CL A (GEF) is 10.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.08.


What is the financial health of GREIF INC-CL A (GEF) stock?

The financial health rating of GREIF INC-CL A (GEF) is 5 / 10.