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Greif Bros Corporation (GEF)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/12/2025: GEF (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
6 Analysts rated it
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Year Target Price $75.2
Year Target Price $75.2
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 3 | Hold |
| 0 | Under performing |
| 0 | Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -6.16% | Avg. Invested days 27 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/12/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.20B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 17.68 | 1Y Target Price 75.2 |
Price to earnings Ratio 17.68 | 1Y Target Price 75.2 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.97 | 52 Weeks Range 47.83 - 71.26 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 47.83 - 71.26 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.33% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.67 |
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-06-03 | When After Market | Estimate - | Actual 0.8125 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 3.86% | Operating Margin (TTM) 10.72% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.51% | Return on Equity (TTM) 10.63% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 17.68 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 6016966590 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.58 |
Enterprise Value 6016966590 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.58 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.09 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.1 | Shares Outstanding 26130000 | Shares Floating 27814576 |
Shares Outstanding 26130000 | Shares Floating 27814576 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.52 | Percent Institutions 89.87 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4 | Target Price 75.2 | Buy - | Strong Buy 3 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 3 | ||
Hold 3 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Greif Bros Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Greif, Inc. was founded in 1877 in Cleveland, Ohio, by Charles Emil Greif and his brother Albert. Initially, they focused on cooperage, manufacturing wooden barrels and containers. Over time, Greif expanded into steel, plastic, and fiber drums, as well as containerboard, corrugated packaging, and related services. It has grown through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
Core Business Areas
- Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services: Produces and sells steel, plastic, and fiber drums, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), and containerboard. Provides related services such as container reconditioning.
- Paper Packaging & Services: Manufactures and sells containerboard and corrugated packaging products.
- Land Management: Manages timberland and provides related services.
Leadership and Structure
Ole Rosgaard serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer. The company operates with a structure including executive leadership, business segment leaders, and functional support teams.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Steel Drums: Used for transporting and storing liquids and solids. Greif is a major global producer. Market share data isn't readily available, but they compete with Mauser Packaging Solutions and Schutz Container Systems. Revenue attributable solely to steel drums isn't publicly broken out.
- Plastic Drums: Durable containers for chemicals, food, and other materials. Greif competes with Berry Global, RPC Group (now Berry Global), and Mauser Packaging Solutions. Revenue attributable solely to plastic drums isn't publicly broken out.
- Fiber Drums: Lightweight and customizable drums for various applications. Market share data specific to fiber drums is hard to pinpoint, but competitors include Sonoco Products and Smurfit Kappa. Revenue attributable solely to fiber drums isn't publicly broken out.
- Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs): Large containers used for transporting and storing liquids and granular substances in bulk. Competitors include Schutz, Mauser Packaging Solutions, and Hoover Ferguson Group. Revenue attributable solely to IBCs isn't publicly broken out.
- Containerboard and Corrugated Packaging: Greif is a key player in containerboard, a raw material to make corrugated packaging. Competitors include WestRock, International Paper, and Smurfit Kappa. Revenue attributable solely to containerboard isn't publicly broken out.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industrial packaging market is influenced by economic cycles, raw material costs, and regulatory requirements. The corrugated packaging market is driven by e-commerce growth and the demand for sustainable packaging solutions.
Positioning
Greif holds a significant position in the industrial packaging and containerboard market. Its diverse product portfolio and global presence provide a competitive advantage. Vertically integrated due to containerboard production. Focus on sustainable packaging.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global industrial packaging market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Corrugated packaging also constitutes a significant portion of the broader packaging market. Greif is well-positioned to capture a share of this TAM due to its product range and established market presence.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified Product Portfolio
- Global Presence
- Vertical Integration (Containerboard)
- Long-standing Customer Relationships
- Sustainability Focus
Weaknesses
- Exposure to Economic Cycles
- Raw Material Price Volatility
- Debt Levels
- Dependence on Key Customers
- Labor Costs and union negotiations
Opportunities
- Growth in Emerging Markets
- Expansion of Sustainable Packaging Solutions
- Acquisitions of Smaller Competitors
- Increasing E-commerce Demand for Packaging
- Development of Innovative Packaging Technologies
Threats
- Intense Competition
- Fluctuations in Raw Material Prices
- Stringent Environmental Regulations
- Economic Downturns
- Changes in Trade Policies
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Berry Global (BERY)
- Sonoco Products (SON)
- WestRock (WRK)
- International Paper (IP)
- Smurfit Kappa (SMFKY)
Competitive Landscape
Greif competes on price, product quality, innovation, and customer service. Vertically integrated operations give Greif a competitive cost advantage.
Major Acquisitions
Caraustar Industries
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1800
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Greif's paper packaging business and strengthened its position in the containerboard market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Greif's growth has been a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates can be obtained from financial news sources. These are subject to change.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives often focus on cost optimization, sustainability, and expanding product offerings. Refer to recent financial releases from the company.
Summary
Greif is a diversified industrial packaging and containerboard company with a global presence. Its strengths include vertical integration and a commitment to sustainable solutions. However, Greif faces challenges like economic cyclicality and raw material price fluctuations. Recent acquisitions and initiatives demonstrate a focus on growth, but it is crucial to watch out for intense competition and evolving environmental regulations.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Greif Investor Relations, SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q), Market Research Reports, Industry News Sources
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market data and analyst estimates are subject to change. Conduct thorough due diligence before making any investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Greif Bros Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Delaware, OH, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1996-02-28 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Ole G. Rosgaard | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Packaging & Containers | Full time employees 14000 | Website https://www.greif.com |
Full time employees 14000 | Website https://www.greif.com | ||
Greif, Inc. engages in the production and sale of industrial packaging products and services worldwide. The company manufactures rigid industrial packaging products, such as steel, fibre and plastic drums, rigid intermediate bulk containers, jerrycans and other small plastics, closure systems for industrial packaging products, transit protection products, water bottles; and remanufactured and reconditioned industrial containers, and services, such as container life cycle management, logistics, warehousing and other packaging services. It also produces and sells containerboard, corrugated sheets, corrugated containers and other corrugated products to customers in industries such as packaging, automotive, food and building products. In addition, it produces and sells coated recycled paperboard and uncoated recycled paperboard; and bulk and specialty partitions made from both containerboard and uncoated recycled paperboard. Further, it purchases and sells recycled fiber; and produces and sells adhesives. Additionally, the company engages in the harvesting and regeneration of timber properties; and sale of timberland and special use properties. The company was formerly known as Greif Bros. Corporation and changed its name to Greif, Inc. in 2001. Greif, Inc. was founded in 1877 and is headquartered in Delaware, Ohio.
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