Valuation dashboard for Greif, Inc. (GEF) with P/E 4.69, P/B 1.56, EV/EBITDA 9.20 and dividend yield 2.87%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Consumer Cyclical companies.
Greif, Inc. is a global enterprise specializing in the production and distribution of industrial packaging products and associated services. Established in 1877 and headquartered in Delaware, Ohio, Greif, Inc. adopted its current name in 2001, having previously operated as Greif Bros. Corporation. Its business operations are structured into three primary segments: Global Industrial Packaging, Paper Packaging & Services, and Land Management.
Analysis Summary
Greif, Inc. reported revenue of $4.29B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of -1.0%. Net income reached $840.0M, with a 50.5% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 22.8%, operating margin 4.5%, net margin 29.1%.
At $81.99 (closing price, October 30, 2026), GEF trades at a P/E of 4.69 and an ROE of 33.40%. Market capitalisation stands at $3.8B.
Balance sheet quality for GEF: current ratio of 1.5. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 4.69 |
| Price / Book | 1.56 |
| EV / EBITDA | 9.20 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.87% |
Valuation Models
| DCF Fair Value | $72.98 |
| vs Current Price | -11.0% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEF | Greif, Inc. | $3.8B | 4.69 | 1.56 | 33.4% |
| COLM | Columbia Sportswear Company | $3.5B | 17.54 | 2.10 | 14.6% |
| SON | Sonoco Products Company | $4.9B | 1.76 | -6.1% | |
| DAN | Dana Incorporated | $2.5B | 1.46 | -16.2% | |
| TPH | Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. | $4.0B | 35.03 | 1.27 | -1.0% |
| ZGN | Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. | $3.6B | 42.03 | 3.12 | 7.6% |
| LCII | LCI Industries | $2.4B | 11.51 | 1.89 | 15.2% |
| AEO | American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. | $3.3B | 10.01 | 1.92 | 20.0% |
Price
| Price | $81.99 (closing price, October 30, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $3.8B |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 33.40% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 2.12% |
| Return on Assets | 17.27% |
| Gross Margin | 22.82% |
| Operating Margin | 4.46% |
| Net Margin | 29.14% |
Related companies: COLM · SON · DAN · ZGN · LCII · AEO · GRBK
Explore sector: Consumer Cyclical · Packaging & Containers
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