GREIF INC-CL A (GEF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:GEF • US3976241071
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GEF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 22 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. GEF has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. GEF is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! These ratings would make GEF suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year GEF was profitable.
- GEF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years GEF has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years GEF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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.
- GEF has a Return On Equity (10.79%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 6.63%, GEF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GEF is above the industry average of 7.52%.
| 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.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GEF has grown nicely.
- GEF has a Operating Margin (7.60%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- GEF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- GEF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, GEF has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.81 indicates that GEF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- GEF has a Altman-Z score of 2.81. This is in the better half of the industry: GEF outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.62, GEF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that GEF is not too dependend on debt financing.
- GEF has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.33) than 86.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.81 |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC8.83%
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.
- The Current ratio of GEF (1.23) is worse than 68.18% 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 in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
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.
- Looking at the last year, GEF shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.06% in the last 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 20.32% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, GEF will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.48% on average per year.
EPS Next Y39.35%
EPS Next 2Y24.3%
EPS Next 3Y20.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.11%
Revenue Next 3Y1.8%
Revenue Next 5Y8.48%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.24, the valuation of GEF can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GEF is valued 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 26.99.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.43, which indicates a correct valuation of GEF.
- 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GEF, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- GEF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.02, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- GEF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GEF is cheaper than 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GEF is valued a bit cheaper than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.28 |
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.
- 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)1.13
EPS Next 2Y24.3%
EPS Next 3Y20.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- GEF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.01%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.17, 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 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
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
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%
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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 Owners93.05%
Inst Owner Change-1.55%
Ins Owners2.85%
Ins Owner Change1.99%
Market Cap3.46B
Revenue(TTM)4.81B
Net Income(TTM)317.30M
Analysts72
Price Target81.19 (8.78%)
Short Float %3.17%
Short Ratio3.1
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
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)46.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)96.57%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)19.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)96.57%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)10.17%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.85%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.13%
PT rev (1m)5.57%
PT rev (3m)9.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.84%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.43 | ||
| P/S | 0.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.53 | ||
| P/B | 1.17 | ||
| P/tB | 8.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.28 |
EPS(TTM)6.64
EY8.9%
EPS(NY)4.84
Fwd EY6.48%
FCF(TTM)3.75
FCFY5.02%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY10.49%
SpS103.96
BVpS63.54
TBVpS9.11
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)1.13
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 | 2.81 |
F-Score7
WACC8.83%
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 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-1.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.11%
Revenue Next 3Y1.8%
Revenue Next 5Y8.48%
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 8 / 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 11.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.17.
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.