GREIF INC-CL A (GEF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GEF - US3976241071 - Common Stock
71.9 USD
-0.11 (-0.15%)
71.9 USD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, GEF scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GEF was compared to 22 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. GEF has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. GEF has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. GEF also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
- In the past 5 years GEF has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years GEF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- GEF has a Return On Assets of 2.82%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GEF outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.66%, GEF is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- GEF has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.68%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GEF outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GEF 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's Profit Margin of 3.65% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GEF outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
- GEF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Operating Margin value of 8.77%, GEF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- GEF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- GEF has a Gross Margin of 21.35%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GEF outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GEF 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GEF is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, GEF has more shares outstanding
- 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 2.07 indicates that GEF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of GEF (2.07) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of GEF is 8.24, which is on the high side as it means it would take GEF, 8.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.24, GEF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.21 is on the high side and indicates that GEF has dependencies on debt financing.
- GEF has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.21) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.07 |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC8.93%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.41 indicates that GEF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- GEF has a Current ratio (1.41) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- GEF has a Quick Ratio of 1.18. This is a normal value and indicates that GEF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.18, GEF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- GEF shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -26.07%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.05% on average over the past years.
- GEF shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.55%.
- GEF shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.46% yearly.
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.
- GEF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.39% yearly.
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
- 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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.78, GEF is valued on the expensive side.
- GEF's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.38, GEF is valued a bit cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.52, GEF is valued correctly.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as GEF.
- GEF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.29.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.52 |
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 86.36% 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 rather cheap valuation: GEF is cheaper than 95.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.59 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)411.87
EPS Next 2Y4.69%
EPS Next 3Y6.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- GEF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.11%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- 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 1.84, GEF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.11% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of GEF has a limited annual growth rate of 3.55%.
- GEF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- GEF has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.55%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years28
5.3 Sustainability
- GEF pays out 65.79% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of GEF is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP65.79%
EPS Next 2Y4.69%
EPS Next 3Y6.81%
71.9
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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 Change-0.04%
Ins Owners2.85%
Ins Owner Change2.65%
Market Cap3.42B
Revenue(TTM)5.20B
Net Income(TTM)190.00M
Analysts74
Price Target76.91 (6.97%)
Short Float %3.56%
Short Ratio3.73
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)3.86%
PT rev (3m)-1.31%
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 | 20.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.52 | ||
| P/S | 0.66 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.96 | ||
| P/B | 1.56 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.59 |
EPS(TTM)3.46
EY4.81%
EPS(NY)4.35
Fwd EY6.05%
FCF(TTM)7.03
FCFY9.77%
OCF(TTM)10.33
OCFY14.36%
SpS109.54
BVpS46.19
TBVpS-7.47
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)411.87
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 | 2.07 |
F-Score5
WACC8.93%
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 A / GEF FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GREIF INC-CL A?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to GEF.
What is the valuation status for GEF stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to GREIF INC-CL A (GEF). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is GREIF INC-CL A (GEF) stock?
GREIF INC-CL A (GEF) has a profitability rating of 5 / 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 20.78 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.56.
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.