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Greif Bros Corporation (GEF)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: GEF (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $76.4
1 Year Target Price $76.4
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 3 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -21.08% | Avg. Invested days 28 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.28B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 18.56 | 1Y Target Price 76.4 |
Price to earnings Ratio 18.56 | 1Y Target Price 76.4 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 6 | Beta 1.02 | 52 Weeks Range 47.83 - 71.26 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 47.83 - 71.26 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.13% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.67 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
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 18.56 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 6159365176 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.59 |
Enterprise Value 6159365176 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.59 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.12 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.3 | Shares Outstanding 26130000 | Shares Floating 27877225 |
Shares Outstanding 26130000 | Shares Floating 27877225 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.6 | Percent Institutions 86.21 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Greif Bros Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Greif Bros. Corporation was founded in 1877 in Cleveland, Ohio. It started as a cooperage, manufacturing wooden barrels. Over time, it expanded into steel, plastic, and containerboard packaging, growing through acquisitions and organic development.
Core Business Areas
- Industrial Packaging: Manufactures and sells rigid industrial packaging products, including steel, plastic, and fiber drums; intermediate bulk containers (IBCs); and containerboard.
- Paper Packaging & Services: Produces and sells containerboard and corrugated products, and provides related services.
- Land Management: Manages timber resources and engages in land sales.
Leadership and Structure
Ole Rosgaard is the President and Chief Executive Officer. Greif has a hierarchical organizational structure with regional and functional leadership teams reporting to the executive leadership.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Steel Drums: Steel drums are used for transporting and storing liquids, powders, and solids. Greif is a major player in the North American steel drum market. Competitors include Mauser Packaging Solutions, and Schutz Container Systems, among others. Market share data is unavailable.
- Plastic Drums and IBCs: Plastic drums and IBCs provide packaging solutions for various industries. Competitors include Mauser Packaging Solutions, and Schutz Container Systems, among others. Market share data is unavailable.
- Containerboard: Containerboard is used to manufacture corrugated packaging. Competitors include International Paper, WestRock, and Smurfit Kappa. Market share data is unavailable.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industrial packaging market is influenced by economic cycles, raw material prices, and regulatory requirements. Demand is driven by industries like chemicals, petroleum, food, and pharmaceuticals. The paper packaging market is dependent on e-commerce and consumer spending.
Positioning
Greif is a global leader in industrial packaging, with a diversified product portfolio and a broad geographic reach. Its competitive advantages include its integrated supply chain and its focus on sustainability.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global industrial packaging market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. The global containerboard market is also in the hundreds of billions. Greif holds a significant position and looks to capitalize on the TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified product portfolio
- Global presence
- Integrated supply chain
- Strong customer relationships
- Focus on sustainability
Weaknesses
- Exposure to volatile raw material prices
- Dependence on economic cycles
- High debt levels
- Limited pricing power in some markets
Opportunities
- Growing demand for sustainable packaging
- Expansion into emerging markets
- Acquisitions of complementary businesses
- Development of innovative packaging solutions
Threats
- Increased competition
- Rising raw material costs
- Regulatory changes
- Economic downturn
- Shifting consumer preferences
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Mauser Packaging Solutions
- WestRock (WRK)
- International Paper (IP)
Competitive Landscape
Greif competes with large global players in both the industrial and paper packaging markets. They differentiate themselves through customer service, sustainability, and specific product offerings. Competitors might have advantages based on scale in particular segments or geographies.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical Growth data is unavailable.
Future Projections: Future Projections data is unavailable.
Recent Initiatives: Recent Initiatives data is unavailable.
Summary
Greif is a global leader in industrial and paper packaging, with a diversified portfolio. The company is exposed to volatile raw material prices and economic cycles. Greif has some debt and should be on the lookout for increased competition. Greif should focus on innovation and capitalizing on growth opportunities within the growing market.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Greif Bros Corporation Investor Relations
- Company Filings
- Industry Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Market share data is approximate and may vary depending on the source.
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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