GREIF INC-CL A (GEF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:GEF • US3976241071

75.44 USD
+3.07 (+4.24%)
At close: Feb 4, 2026
75.44 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/4/2026, 8:24:08 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to GEF. GEF was compared to 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. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on GEF.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • GEF had positive earnings in the past year.
  • GEF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • GEF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • GEF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.77%, GEF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.63%, GEF is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GEF is above the industry average of 7.62%.
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

  • GEF's Profit Margin of 6.59% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GEF outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
  • GEF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of GEF (7.60%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GEF has declined.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 20.66%, GEF is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GEF has remained more or less at the same level.
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. Health

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.
  • GEF has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for GEF has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for GEF is higher compared to a year ago.
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

  • GEF has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.44. This is a neutral value as GEF would need 5.44 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.44, GEF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that GEF is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • GEF has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32. This is amongst the best in the industry. GEF outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 5.44
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC9.07%
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

  • GEF has a Current Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that GEF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • GEF's Current ratio of 1.23 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GEF is outperformed by 63.64% of its industry peers.
  • GEF has a Quick Ratio of 1.23. This is a bad value and indicates that GEF is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • GEF's Quick ratio of 0.93 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GEF outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
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. Growth

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.
  • GEF shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.93% yearly.
  • GEF shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.06%.
  • GEF shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.46% yearly.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, GEF will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 20.32% on average per year.
  • GEF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.50% yearly.
EPS Next Y39.35%
EPS Next 2Y24.3%
EPS Next 3Y20.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.69%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.05%
Revenue Next 3Y1.84%
Revenue Next 5Y8.5%

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 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.36 indicates a reasonable valuation of GEF.
  • 90.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GEF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GEF to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.25), we can say GEF is valued rather cheaply.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.59, the valuation of GEF can be described as correct.
  • GEF's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.50. GEF is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.36
Fwd PE 15.59
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

  • 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GEF, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GEF is valued a bit cheaper than 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.67
EV/EBITDA 6.44
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.
  • The decent profitability rating of GEF may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • GEF's earnings are expected to grow with 20.32% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)1.14
EPS Next 2Y24.3%
EPS Next 3Y20.32%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • GEF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.10%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.39, GEF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • GEF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.1%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of GEF decreases each year by -0.20%.
  • GEF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 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 2Y24.3%
EPS Next 3Y20.32%
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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GREIF INC-CL A

NYSE:GEF (2/4/2026, 8:24:08 PM)

After market: 75.44 0 (0%)

75.44

+3.07 (+4.24%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)01-27
Earnings (Next)06-02
Inst Owners93.05%
Inst Owner Change0.37%
Ins Owners2.85%
Ins Owner Change2.65%
Market Cap3.58B
Revenue(TTM)4.81B
Net Income(TTM)317.30M
Analysts74
Price Target81.19 (7.62%)
Short Float %3.39%
Short Ratio3.56
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.1%
Yearly Dividend2.14
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.2%
DP38.61%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-DateN/A
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)47.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)97.78%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)19.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)97.78%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)10.32%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.95%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.21%
PT rev (1m)3.86%
PT rev (3m)2.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.97%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.97%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.59%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.36
Fwd PE 15.59
P/S 0.74
P/FCF 20.67
P/OCF 9.89
P/B 1.22
P/tB 8.5
EV/EBITDA 6.44
EPS(TTM)6.64
EY8.8%
EPS(NY)4.84
Fwd EY6.41%
FCF(TTM)3.65
FCFY4.84%
OCF(TTM)7.63
OCFY10.11%
SpS101.31
BVpS61.92
TBVpS8.88
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)1.14
Graham Number96.18
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 0.32
Debt/FCF 5.44
Debt/EBITDA 1.52
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 N/A
F-Score7
WACC9.07%
ROIC/WACC0.73
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 Y39.35%
EPS Next 2Y24.3%
EPS Next 3Y20.32%
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-1.69%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.05%
Revenue Next 3Y1.84%
Revenue Next 5Y8.5%
EBIT growth 1Y-12.68%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.11%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.73%
EBIT Next Year70.99%
EBIT Next 3Y23.69%
EBIT Next 5Y24.56%
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 11.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.22.


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

The financial health rating of GREIF INC-CL A (GEF) is 4 / 10.