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GEFGreif, Inc.
$72.51$3.3B
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Greif, Inc.

GEF
NYSE · Packaging
$72.51
At close - Nov 6, 4:00 PM EST - USD
Market Cap$3.35B
P/E15.9x
52W High$90.57
Volume297.75K
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VCP Research Verdict2026Q4

Greif Deleveraging Stalls as Earnings Quality Lags

Greif's revenue has plateaued between roughly $0.99B and $1.4B per quarter, with the latest quarter declining about 1.0% year over year, suggesting demand has stopped compounding.

GrowthMixed
ProfitabilityModerate
ValuationExpensive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

GEF price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

6/12 Beats

EPS beat 6 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-18% Peers

P/E is 18% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 54 · Avg

Average momentum (RS Rating: 54)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Feb 3

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
GEF+8.56%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+7.63%
1-Year Return
GEF+30.16%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+9.69%
3-Year Return
GEF+21.19%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+67.11%
5-Year Return
GEF+20.62%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+55.26%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
15.9x
Forward P/E
16.7x
EV/EBITDA60th %ile
8.5x
FCF YieldCash Flow
3.6%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
15.9x
8.5x
80th· High
EV/EBITDA
8.5x
7.5x
60th· Fair
Price/FCF
27.8x
17.4x
75th· Fair
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$72.72+0.3%
Base (Fair)$145.96+101.3%
Bull$264.20+264.4%
$72.72 Bear$145.96 Base$264.20 Bull
Current Market Price: $72.51
Trades at a 50.3% discount to Base DCF ($145.96)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue FY26
$4.38B+2.0% YoY
Net income FY26
$262M-68.9% YoY
Free cash flow FY26
$120M+241.3% YoY
Operating margin FY26
7.7%+0.8 pts YoY
ROIC (FY26)6%
Avg ROIC 5Y7.8%
ROE (TTM)8.4%
Piotroski Score6 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate6/12 (50%)
Revenue Beat Rate6/12 (50%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q4 2026Latest
Nov 3, 2026
$0.87-22.3%
vs $1.12
$1.1B+3.1%
vs $1.1B
Q3 2026
Jul 28, 2026
$1.61+45.0%
vs $1.11
$1.2B+4.5%
vs $1.1B
Q2 2026
Apr 28, 2026
$1.10+2.8%
vs $1.07
$1.1B-2.5%
vs $1.1B
Q1 2026
Jan 27, 2026
$0.48-30.4%
vs $0.69
$995M-1.6%
vs $1.0B
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

4 Stories
Seeking Alpha·Oct 22, 2026
Greif: A Stronger Balance Sheet, But Limited Upside Ahead (Downgrade)

Greif, Inc. is downgraded to Hold due to valuation concerns and mixed financial performance despite recent transformation efforts. GEF's asset sales, including its containerboard business and timberland, reduced net debt from $2.56 billion to $769.3 million, improving leverage. Revenue growth remains minimal, with $3.23 billion for the first nine months of fiscal 2026, while profitability is inflated by one-off gains.

Zacks Investment Research·Oct 22, 2026
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Greif Stock?

Investors need to pay close attention to GEF stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

GlobeNewsWire·Oct 13, 2026
Greif Emissions Reduction Targets Validated by SBTi

DELAWARE, Ohio, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in performance packaging products and services, today announced that its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The validation follows Greif's April 2026 commitment to set targets with SBTi and establishes a science-based pathway to reduce emissions across the company's operations and value chain.

GlobeNewsWire·Sep 30, 2026
Greif, Inc. Announces 2026 Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates

DELAWARE, Ohio, Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced today it will report the company's 2026 fourth quarter financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark GEF against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Greif, Inc. (GEF)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
GEF logoGEFGreif, Inc.Current
$72.51$3.35B15.932.01%5.91%8.42%3.17%
SLGN logoSLGNSilgan Holdings Inc.
$41.09$4.34B16.6110.73%3.9%11.09%1.95%
ATR logoATRAptarGroup, Inc.
$142.50$9.09B34.215.42%6.69%9.97%1.27%
SON logoSONSonoco Products Company
$50.43$4.99B-24.1041.72%-2.82%-6.11%4.14%
IP logoIPInternational Paper Company
$34.53$18.28B-5.2833.71%-14.32%-24.19%5.36%
PKG logoPKGPackaging Corporation of America
$249.70$22.25B30.597.23%7.39%15.58%2.01%

Compare GEF vs Peers

Greif, Inc. (GEF) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs SLGN

Most directly comparable listed peer for GEF.

Scale Benchmark

vs NUE

Larger-name benchmark to compare GEF against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs SLGN, ATR, SON, IP

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

GEF SEC Filings & Documents

Greif, Inc. (GEF) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Jul 31, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 14, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 1, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

1
FY 2024

Dec 23, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Jul 29, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Apr 29, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Jan 30, 2026·SEC

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GEF Frequently Asked Questions

Greif, Inc. (GEF) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Greif, Inc.'s revenue?

Greif, Inc. (GEF) reported $4.38B in revenue in fiscal year 2026, which is also its trailing twelve months. That is 574% more than the $649.0M of fiscal year 1997.

How fast is Greif, Inc. growing?

Greif, Inc. (GEF) grew revenue by 11.3% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.

Is GEF profitable?

Yes. Greif, Inc. (GEF) earned $258.5M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 5.9% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does GEF pay dividends?

Yes. Greif, Inc. (GEF) pays a dividend that yields 3.17% at the current price, a moderate yield.

What is GEF's return on equity?

Greif, Inc. (GEF) had a return on equity (ROE) of 8.4% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.

What is Greif, Inc.'s free cash flow?

Greif, Inc. (GEF) generated $120.4M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.

What if you invested $1,000 in GEF back in 1997?

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