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GEF-B

NEUTRAL
$83.34 Live
Greif, Inc. · NYSE
$54.74 52W Range $93.33

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 27, 2026
Market cap
$3.17B
P/E
22.96
ROE
N/A
Profit margin
25.0%
Debt/Equity
0.38
Dividend yield
3.98%

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
85%
GEF-B presents a conflicting profile characterized by a weak Piotroski F-Score of 3/9, indicating deteriorating fundamental health. While the stock has shown strong 1-year price momentum (+50.2%), this is decoupled from a concerning decline in revenue (-29.8% Q/Q) and a dangerously high dividend payout ratio of 88.98%. The current price of $83.34 sits between the defensive Graham Number ($65.38) and the growth-based Intrinsic Value ($107.08), suggesting a valuation that is currently pricing in growth that the revenue data does not support.

Key Strengths

Low Debt/Equity ratio (0.38) indicating a conservative leverage profile
Strong Profit Margin of 25.04%
Attractive PEG Ratio (0.67) suggesting undervaluation relative to earnings growth
Strong 1-year price appreciation (+50.2%)
Low Price-to-Sales ratio (0.74) relative to sector norms

Key Risks

Weak Piotroski F-Score (3/9) signaling poor financial health trends
Unsustainable dividend payout ratio (88.98%)
Significant decline in Q/Q revenue growth (-29.80%)
Poor earnings track record with only 1 of the last 4 quarters beating estimates
Bearish technical trend (0/100) indicating a potential trend reversal
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$81.23
-2.5% below current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
42
Moderate
Value
65
Future
30
Past
55
Health
25
Dividend
35
AI Verdict
Cautionary
Key drivers: Weak Piotroski F-Score, Negative revenue growth, High dividend payout risk, Strong historical price momentum
Confidence
90%
Value
65/100

P/E of 22.96 is moderate, but Forward P/E of 12.31 suggests expected earnings improvement.

Positives
  • PEG ratio < 1.0
  • P/S ratio is low
Watchpoints
  • Trading above Graham Number
Future
30/100

Revenue contraction is a primary concern for long-term viability.

Positives
  • High reported earnings growth
Watchpoints
  • Negative YoY and Q/Q revenue growth
  • Poor earnings surprise average (-37.03%)
Past
55/100

Price performance has significantly outperformed fundamental health.

Positives
  • Strong 1Y and 6M price returns
Watchpoints
  • Inconsistent earnings beat history
Health
25/100

The F-Score indicates a 'Weak' health status.

Positives
  • Low Debt/Equity
Watchpoints
  • Piotroski F-Score of 3/9
  • Quick ratio below 1.0
Dividend
35/100

Dividend strength is rated 35/100 due to sustainability concerns.

Positives
  • Respectable 3.98% yield
Watchpoints
  • Payout ratio of 88.98% leaves little room for error

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$83.34

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for GEF-B and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-24
GEF
Greif, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+73.7%
3Y
+21.4%
1Y
+50.2%
6M
+37.2%
1M
-1.0%
1W
-6.2%
LCI
Lucid Group, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-96.0%
3Y
-88.2%
1Y
-60.6%
6M
-59.9%
1M
-5.0%
1W
-8.0%
ASO
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+105.3%
3Y
-19.2%
1Y
+8.0%
6M
+7.9%
1M
-14.8%
1W
-16.8%
GBT
Global Business Travel Group, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-21.0%
3Y
-4.5%
1Y
-15.9%
6M
-28.5%
1M
+5.9%
1W
-5.8%
AEO
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-34.3%
3Y
+45.2%
1Y
+66.1%
6M
-2.9%
1M
-26.3%
1W
-4.8%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

P/E Ratio
22.96
Forward P/E
12.31
PEG Ratio
0.67
P/B Ratio
1.59
P/S Ratio
0.74
EV/Revenue
1.36
EV/EBITDA
10.02
Market Cap
$3.17B

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 25.04%
Operating Margin 5.68%
Gross Margin 22.35%
ROE N/A
ROA N/A

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth -2.2%
Earnings Growth +691.7%
Q/Q Revenue Growth -29.8%
Q/Q Earnings Growth +693.6%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
0.38
Low debt
Current Ratio
1.23
Good
Quick Ratio
0.72
Poor
Cash/Share
$4.27

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Revenue
$1.0B
Gross Margin
20.4%
Op. Margin
5.7%
Net Margin
17.6%
Total Assets
$5.5B
Liabilities
$2.4B
Equity
$2.9B
Debt/Equity
0.83x
Operating CF
$-0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.1B
FCF Yield
235%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-04-28
$N/A
2026-01-27
$0.69
-33.4% surprise
2025-11-05
$0.02
-98.2% surprise
2025-08-28
$1.57
+20.5% surprise

Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison

Comparing GEF-B against 364 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector (23 bullish, 117 neutral, 224 bearish)
P/E Ratio
22.96
This Stock
vs
33.86
Sector Avg
-32.2% (Discount)
Profit Margin
25.04%
This Stock
vs
-6.04%
Sector Avg
-514.8% (Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.38
This Stock
vs
1.53
Sector Avg
-75.5% (Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
-2.2%
This Stock
vs
30.1%
Sector Avg
-107.3% (Slower)
Current Ratio
1.23
This Stock
vs
2.4
Sector Avg
-48.7% (Weaker)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

SATHYANARAYANAN BALA
Officer
Buy
2026-02-09
1,819 shares · $158,645
SATHYANARAYANAN BALA
Officer
Buy
2026-02-04
300 shares · $26,614
HILSHEIMER LAWRENCE A
Chief Financial Officer
Buy
2026-02-04
18,322 shares · $1,626,891
HILSHEIMER LAWRENCE A
Chief Financial Officer
Buy
2025-11-20
2,125 shares · $139,228
HILSHEIMER LAWRENCE A
Chief Financial Officer
Buy
2025-11-18
2,000 shares · $131,140
HILSHEIMER LAWRENCE A
Chief Financial Officer
Buy
2025-11-13
8,342 shares · $566,458
MARTZ GARY R
General Counsel
Buy
2025-11-12
5,000 shares · $328,431
HILSHEIMER LAWRENCE A
Chief Financial Officer
Buy
2025-11-12
21,751 shares · $1,435,874
HOFFMAN LEONARD DENNIS JR
General Counsel
Buy
2025-11-11
200 shares · $12,548
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

Past News Coverage

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