(GEF-B) Greif - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US3976242061

Drums, Containers, Cartons, Boxes, Adhesives

GEF-B EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of GEF-B over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-01": 0.64, "2020-04": 0.95, "2020-07": 0.85, "2020-10": 0.78, "2021-01": 0.61, "2021-04": 1.13, "2021-07": 1.93, "2021-10": 1.93, "2022-01": 1.28, "2022-04": 2.41, "2022-07": 2.35, "2022-10": 1.83, "2023-01": 1.06, "2023-04": 1.77, "2023-07": 1.75, "2023-10": 1.56, "2024-01": 1.7493, "2024-04": 1.15, "2024-07": 2.2489, "2024-10": 1.64, "2025-01": 0.22, "2025-04": 0.9947, "2025-07": null,

GEF-B Revenue

Revenue of GEF-B over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-01: 1112.4, 2020-04: 1158.3, 2020-07: 1083, 2020-10: 1161.3, 2021-01: 1146.5, 2021-04: 1340.6, 2021-07: 1490.8, 2021-10: 1578.2, 2022-01: 1564.3, 2022-04: 1667.3, 2022-07: 1622.1, 2022-10: 1495.8, 2023-01: 1271, 2023-04: 1308.9, 2023-07: 1330.3, 2023-10: 1308.4, 2024-01: 1205.8, 2024-04: 1371, 2024-07: 1454.2, 2024-10: 1417.1, 2025-01: 1265.8, 2025-04: 1385.7, 2025-07: null,

Description: GEF-B Greif

Greif Inc (NYSE:GEF-B) is a global industrial packaging products and services provider, manufacturing a diverse range of products including steel, fibre, and plastic drums, rigid intermediate bulk containers, and other packaging solutions. The companys product portfolio also includes containerboard, corrugated sheets, and recycled paperboard, catering to various industries such as packaging, automotive, and food.

The companys business model is diversified across multiple segments, including industrial packaging, paper packaging, and land management. This diversification provides a degree of stability and reduces dependence on a single market or product. Additionally, Greif Incs focus on container life cycle management, logistics, and warehousing services offers opportunities for recurring revenue and customer loyalty.

From a financial perspective, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, EBITDA margin, and return on equity (ROE) are crucial in evaluating Greif Incs performance. With a ROE of 10.25%, the company demonstrates a reasonable return on shareholders equity. Furthermore, the companys dividend yield and payout ratio can be important metrics for income investors. Greif Incs market capitalization of $3.06 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.91 suggest a relatively stable and undervalued stock.

To further analyze Greif Incs performance, it would be essential to examine its debt-to-equity ratio, interest coverage ratio, and cash flow generation capabilities. These metrics can provide insights into the companys financial health, leverage, and ability to invest in growth opportunities. Moreover, industry trends, competitive landscape, and macroeconomic factors should also be considered to understand the companys growth prospects and potential challenges.

GEF-B Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 3,216m
Sub-Industry Diversified Metals & Mining
IPO / Inception 2003-10-07

GEF-B Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 46.1%
Fundamental 50.9%
Dividend Rating 76.3%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -8.04%
Analyst Rating 5.0 of 5

GEF-B Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 4.85%
Yield on Cost 5y 9.95%
Annual Growth 5y 3.81%
Payout Consistency 96.9%
Payout Ratio 63.3%

GEF-B Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 31.1%
Growth Correlation 12m -0.7%
Growth Correlation 5y 71.6%
CAGR 5y 16.10%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.54
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.98
Alpha -7.78
Beta 0.709
Volatility 27.04%
Current Volume 7.4k
Average Volume 20d 6.5k
Stop Loss 66.2 (-3%)
Signal -2.22

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.5

Net Income (213.1m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 331.4m TTM)
FCFTA 0.03 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -0.93pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 6.67% (prev 11.27%; Δ -4.60pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.05 (>3.0%) and CFO 369.6m > Net Income 213.1m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (2.82b) to EBITDA (742.5m) ratio: 3.80 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 1.27 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (47.5m) change vs 12m ago 0.53% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 20.72% (prev 20.60%; Δ 0.12pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 81.32% (prev 76.38%; Δ 4.94pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 3.10 (EBITDA TTM 742.5m / Interest Expense TTM 153.1m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 2.59

(A) 0.05 = (Total Current Assets 1.75b - Total Current Liabilities 1.39b) / Total Assets 6.75b
(B) 0.37 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 2.48b / Total Assets 6.75b
(C) 0.07 = EBIT TTM 474.5m / Avg Total Assets 6.79b
(D) 0.54 = Book Value of Equity 2.41b / Total Liabilities 4.45b
Total Rating: 2.59 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 50.87

1. Piotroski 4.50pt = -0.50
2. FCF Yield 3.67% = 1.83
3. FCF Margin 3.85% = 0.96
4. Debt/Equity 1.33 = 1.68
5. Debt/Ebitda 3.82 = -2.47
6. ROIC - WACC 3.75% = 4.69
7. RoE 10.25% = 0.85
8. Rev. Trend -29.76% = -1.49
9. Rev. CAGR -5.57% = -0.93
10. EPS Trend -50.69% = -1.27
11. EPS CAGR -26.85% = -2.50

What is the price of GEF-B shares?

As of August 31, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 68.28 with a total of 7,424 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -4.24%, over one month by +1.46%, over three months by +13.94% and over the past year by +7.56%.

Is Greif a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Greif is currently (August 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 50.87 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of GEF-B is around 72.06 USD . This means that GEF-B is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 5.54%.

Is GEF-B a buy, sell or hold?

Greif has received a consensus analysts rating of 5.00. Therefore, it is recommended to buy GEF-B.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the GEF-B price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 93 36.2%
Analysts Target Price 93 36.2%
ValueRay Target Price 77.9 14.1%

Last update: 2025-08-27 02:47

GEF-B Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 3.22b (3.22b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 252.7m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 12.6636
P/S = 0.5823
P/B = 1.2647
Beta = 1.016
Revenue TTM = 5.52b USD
EBIT TTM = 474.5m USD
EBITDA TTM = 742.5m USD
Long Term Debt = 2.29b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 544.3m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 2.84b USD (Calculated: Short Term 544.3m + Long Term 2.29b)
Net Debt = 2.82b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 5.80b USD (3.22b + Debt 2.84b - CCE 252.7m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 3.10 (Ebit TTM 474.5m / Interest Expense TTM 153.1m)
FCF Yield = 3.67% (FCF TTM 212.8m / Enterprise Value 5.80b)
FCF Margin = 3.85% (FCF TTM 212.8m / Revenue TTM 5.52b)
Net Margin = 3.86% (Net Income TTM 213.1m / Revenue TTM 5.52b)
Gross Margin = 20.72% ((Revenue TTM 5.52b - Cost of Revenue TTM 4.38b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 2.41 (Enterprise Value 5.80b / Book Value Of Equity 2.41b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.23% (Interest Expense 34.9m / Debt 2.84b)
Taxrate = 8.51% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 27.2m / 319.6m)
NOPAT = 434.1m (EBIT 474.5m * (1 - 8.51%))
Current Ratio = 1.27 (Total Current Assets 1.75b / Total Current Liabilities 1.39b)
Debt / Equity = 1.33 (Debt 2.84b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 2.13b)
Debt / EBITDA = 3.82 (Net Debt 2.82b / EBITDA 742.5m)
Debt / FCF = 13.32 (Debt 2.84b / FCF TTM 212.8m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 2.08b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 3.15% (Net Income 213.1m, Total Assets 6.75b )
RoE = 10.25% (Net Income TTM 213.1m / Total Stockholder Equity 2.08b)
RoCE = 10.86% (Ebit 474.5m / (Equity 2.08b + L.T.Debt 2.29b))
RoIC = 8.87% (NOPAT 434.1m / Invested Capital 4.89b)
WACC = 5.11% (E(3.22b)/V(6.05b) * Re(8.63%)) + (D(2.84b)/V(6.05b) * Rd(1.23%) * (1-Tc(0.09)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -70.0 | Cagr: -0.62%
Discount Rate = 8.63% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 74.27% ; FCFE base≈239.2m ; Y1≈213.5m ; Y5≈180.5m
Fair Price DCF = 137.8 (DCF Value 2.94b / Shares Outstanding 21.3m; 5y FCF grow -13.25% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: -29.76 | Revenue CAGR: -5.57%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 13.38
EPS Correlation: -50.69 | EPS CAGR: -26.85%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -31.34

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