Greif Inc.
GEF Mid CapConsumer Cyclical · Packaging & Containers
Updated: Jun 14, 2026, 22:19 UTC
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About the Company
Greif, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells industrial packaging products and services worldwide. It operates in four segments: Customized Polymer Solutions; Durable Metal Solutions; Sustainable Fiber Solutions; and Integrated Solutions. The Customized Polymer Solutions segment produces and sells polymer-based packaging products, such as plastic drums, rigid intermediate bulk containers, and small plastics for chemicals, food and beverage, agricultural, pharmaceutical, and mineral products industries. The Durable Metal Solutions segment offers metal-based packaging products, including various steel drums for the chemicals, petroleum, agriculture, and paints and coatings industries. The Sustainable Fiber Solutions segment provides fiber-based packaging products comprisin
Greif Inc. Stock at a Glance
Greif Inc. (GEF) is currently trading at $68.39 with a market capitalization of $3.9B. The trailing P/E ratio stands at 28.26x, with a forward P/E of 15.2x. The 52-week range spans from $55.75 to $77.14; the current price is 11.3% below the yearly high. Year-over-year revenue growth stands at -0.5%. The net profit margin stands at 24.43%.
💰 Dividend
Greif Inc. pays an annual dividend of $2.30 per share, representing a yield of 3.36%. The payout ratio stands at 89.26%. The elevated payout ratio reflects a mature dividend policy.
📊 Analyst Rating
5 analysts rate Greif Inc. (GEF) on consensus: None. The average price target is $76.20, implying +11.42% from the current price. Analyst price targets range from $68.00 to $90.00.
Greif Inc.: The Investment Case in Detail
Greif Inc. (GEF) operates in the Consumer Cyclical — specifically Packaging & Containers — and is headquartered in United States. Below is a structured read of the investment case built directly from the latest fundamentals, valuation multiples, analyst positioning and smart-money flows. Each section translates raw numbers into the investment logic they imply, so you can decide whether the risk/reward fits your portfolio.
The Bear Case
Revenue is contracting at -0.5% year-over-year — until that trend reverses, valuation is exposed to further downgrades.
Valuation in Context
With a PEG ratio of 0.77, the price-to-earnings multiple is actually below the company's growth rate — classic value-meets-growth territory that Peter Lynch would have called a 'GARP' opportunity. The EV/EBITDA multiple of 7.72x is below the historical equity-market average — strategic acquirers would find the cash-flow profile attractive at this level.
What to Watch Next
- The forward P/E of 15.2x is meaningfully below the trailing 28.26x — analysts expect earnings to step up; the next earnings release is the test.
Investment Thesis: Strengths & Weaknesses
- Profitable with 24.43% net margin
- Solid dividend yield of 3.36%
- Solid balance sheet with low debt (D/E 39.34)
- –Revenue shrinking (-0.5% YoY)
Technical Snapshot
Price trades above both the 50- and 200-day moving averages, with 50d above 200d — a classic bullish setup (golden-cross alignment).
Risk Profile
The data points to relatively defensive market behavior.
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