Greif Class B (GEF.B)
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Greif Class B
(NYSE:GEF.B)
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Rating:63Neutral
Price Target:
$84.00
â–²(3.75% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:04/30/26
Overall score reflects a conflict between strong valuation and constructive guidance/cost progress versus weak TTM cash flow and a deteriorating revenue trend. Technicals also point to negative momentum, keeping the score in the low-to-mid range despite the low P/E and solid dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Balance sheet deleveraging
Greif's move from elevated leverage (>1.2x) to a TTM debt-to-equity near 0.40x materially lowers financial risk and interest sensitivity. Sustained lower leverage preserves capacity for buybacks, targeted growth CapEx, and weathering cyclical industrial demand over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Weak cash generation
TTM operating cash flow near $179M and slightly negative free cash flow (~-$18M) signal poorer cash conversion versus reported earnings. Persistent weak FCF undermines the durability of buybacks, dividends, and reinvestment unless conversion recovers, posing a medium-term capital allocation constraint.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Balance sheet deleveraging
Greif's move from elevated leverage (>1.2x) to a TTM debt-to-equity near 0.40x materially lowers financial risk and interest sensitivity. Sustained lower leverage preserves capacity for buybacks, targeted growth CapEx, and weathering cyclical industrial demand over the next several quarters.
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Greif Class B (GEF.B) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$3.26B
Dividend Yield4.45%
Average Volume (3M)11.28K
Price to Earnings (P/E)75.8
Beta (1Y)0.79
Revenue Growth-29.32%
EPS Growth-9.87%
CountryUS
Employees14,000
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryPackaging & Containers
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)18.15
Shares Outstanding21,359,678
10 Day Avg. Volume7,602
30 Day Avg. Volume11,276
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.02
Price to Book (P/B)0.97
Price to Sales (P/S)0.66
P/FCF Ratio-33.25
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.19
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.82
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.61
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.58
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)3.88
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.27B
Greif Class B Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Greif, Inc. engages in the production and sale of industrial packaging products and services worldwide. It operates in three segments: Global Industrial Packaging; Paper Packaging & Services; and Land Management. The Global Industrial Packaging se...
How the Company Makes Money
Greif makes money primarily by selling industrial packaging products and related services to customers in industrial end markets. A major revenue stream comes from the manufacture and sale of rigid industrial packaging—especially steel drums, fibe...
Greif Class B Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jan 27, 2026
(Q1-2026)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:Sep 02, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call highlights meaningful operational progress: strong adjusted EBITDA (+24%), a 260-basis-point margin expansion, 140% EPS growth, active share repurchases ($130M completed) and materially lower leverage (~1.2x). Management reaffirmed full-year guidance, reported meaningful run-rate cost savings ($65M with $80–$90M target) and articulated a focused capital allocation strategy including a new $300M buyback authorization and targeted growth CapEx. Offsetting items include muted demand with mid-single-digit volume declines (~5%), segment-specific softness (durable metals, closures, fiber converting), polymer margin pressure from mix and higher manufacturing costs, and Q1 being seasonally weak for free cash flow. Overall, the positive financial execution, margin recovery and balance sheet strength outweigh the demand-related headwinds and execution risks, giving a constructive outlook while acknowledging macro sensitivity.Positive Updates
Adjusted EBITDA Growth and Margin Expansion
Adjusted EBITDA increased 24% year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 260 basis points to 12.3%, driven by price/cost improvements and structural cost optimization.
Negative Updates
Volume Weakness — Mid-Single Digit Decline
Aggregate volumes were down roughly mid-single digits in Q1 (management noted ~5% decline), reflecting a muted industrial backdrop and softer demand across several end markets.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Adjusted EBITDA Growth and Margin Expansion
Adjusted EBITDA increased 24% year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 260 basis points to 12.3%, driven by price/cost improvements and structural cost optimization.
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Company Guidance
Greif reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance, reiterating a low-end adjusted EBITDA target of $630 million and adjusted free cash flow of $315 million with an approximate 50% adjusted free cash flow conversion expectation; this confidence is supported by Q1 results that showed adjusted EBITDA up 24% year‑over‑year, a 12.3% adjusted EBITDA margin (up 260 basis points YoY) and EPS up 140% YoY. Management highlighted cost actions with a Q1 run‑rate cost optimization of $65 million and a year‑end run‑rate target of $80–$90 million, materially lower maintenance CapEx, and leverage reduced to 1.2x (expected to remain well below 2x). Capital allocation actions include completing $130 million of a $150 million repurchase (about $20 million remaining), a new $300 million board‑authorized repurchase program with a goal to buy up to ~2% of shares annually, and continued funding of targeted growth CapEx.Greif Class B Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Cash Flow
28
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Sep 2025 | Oct 2024 | Oct 2023 | Oct 2022 | Oct 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 4.73B | 4.29B | 4.33B | 5.22B | 6.35B | 5.56B |
| Gross Profit | 1.08B | 950.73M | 892.15M | 1.15B | 1.29B | 1.09B |
| EBITDA | 694.90M | 440.29M | 534.44M | 834.10M | 803.50M | 805.70M |
| Net Income | 1.02B | 840.00M | 265.96M | 359.20M | 376.70M | 390.70M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 5.60B | 5.77B | 6.65B | 5.96B | 5.47B | 5.82B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 286.10M | 256.70M | 197.70M | 180.90M | 147.10M | 124.60M |
| Total Debt | 1.21B | 1.57B | 3.07B | 2.54B | 2.18B | 2.52B |
| Total Liabilities | 2.52B | 2.72B | 4.40B | 3.85B | 3.66B | 4.22B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.94B | 2.91B | 2.08B | 1.95B | 1.76B | 1.51B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -14.70M | -85.20M | 169.50M | 435.90M | 474.50M | 248.70M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 181.60M | 58.60M | 356.00M | 649.50M | 657.50M | 396.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 2.07B | 1.64B | -658.30M | -670.20M | -28.20M | 46.80M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -2.22B | -1.69B | 324.30M | 69.70M | -531.00M | -422.90M |
Greif Class B Technical Analysis
Negative
80.96
Price Trends
84.30
Negative
83.81
Negative
74.09
Positive
Market Momentum
-1.70
Positive
41.85
Neutral
26.56
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GEF.B, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 80.96 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 81.66, below the 50-day MA of 84.30, and above the 200-day MA of 74.09, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -1.70 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 41.85 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 26.56 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for GEF.B.
Greif Class B Risk Analysis
Greif Class B disclosed 24 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Greif Class B reported the most risks in the "Production" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Greif Class B Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
65 Neutral | $825.89M | 14.35 | 14.53% | 2.80% | -6.26% | 149.36% | |
65 Neutral | $4.75B | 19.61 | 30.14% | 4.33% | 17.41% | 167.71% | |
63 Neutral | $3.26B | 75.79 | 35.34% | 4.45% | -29.32% | -9.87% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
59 Neutral | $3.26B | 75.79 | 35.34% | 3.19% | -29.32% | -9.87% | |
52 Neutral | $2.42B | -121.03 | -2.15% | 9.90% | 13.86% | 74.85% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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