GREIF INC-CL A (GEF) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:GEF • US3976241071
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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.
1. GEF Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- GEF had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year GEF had a positive cash flow from operations.
- GEF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years GEF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- GEF has a Return On Assets of 5.77%. This is in the better half of the industry: GEF outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
- GEF has a Return On Equity of 10.79%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GEF outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.63%, GEF is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- GEF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.92%. This is above the industry average of 7.29%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of GEF (6.59%) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
- GEF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Operating Margin value of 7.60%, GEF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GEF has declined.
- The Gross Margin of GEF (20.66%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- GEF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.72 indicates that GEF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- GEF's Altman-Z score of 2.72 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GEF outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of GEF is 5.62, which is a neutral value as it means it would take GEF, 5.62 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of GEF (5.62) is better than 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.
- With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.33, GEF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC8.77%
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 in line compared to the rest of the industry. GEF outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.93 indicates that GEF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- GEF has a Quick ratio (0.93) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
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.
- GEF shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.93% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -8.06% in the past year.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 19.03% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.02% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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
- 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.
4. GEF Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- GEF is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.96.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GEF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.11. GEF is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.00, which indicates a correct valuation of GEF.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GEF indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GEF is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GEF to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.12), we can say GEF is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 95.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GEF, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- GEF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GEF is cheaper than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as GEF's earnings are expected to grow with 19.03% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)1
EPS Next 2Y20.9%
EPS Next 3Y19.03%
5. GEF Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- GEF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.34%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.57, GEF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, GEF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.34% |
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
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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
66.16
-0.37 (-0.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Earnings (Next)06-02 2026-06-02
Inst Owners96.44%
Inst Owner Change-1.37%
Ins Owners3.01%
Ins Owner Change2.21%
Market Cap3.06B
Revenue(TTM)4.81B
Net Income(TTM)317.30M
Analysts72
Price Target81.8 (23.64%)
Short Float %3.94%
Short Ratio4.46
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.34% |
Yearly Dividend2.14
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.2%
DP38.61%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date03-16 2026-03-16 (0.56)
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14 | ||
| P/S | 0.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.45 | ||
| P/B | 1.04 | ||
| P/tB | 7.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.67 |
EPS(TTM)6.64
EY10.04%
EPS(NY)4.73
Fwd EY7.14%
FCF(TTM)3.75
FCFY5.66%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY11.83%
SpS103.96
BVpS63.54
TBVpS9.11
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)1
Graham Number97.43
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.72 |
F-Score7
WACC8.77%
ROIC/WACC0.76
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 9.96 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.04.
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.