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Greif Bros Corporation (GEF)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/12/2025: 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 -28.67% | Avg. Invested days 26 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/12/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.97B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 25.49 | 1Y Target Price 76.4 |
Price to earnings Ratio 25.49 | 1Y Target Price 76.4 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 6 | Beta 1.02 | 52 Weeks Range 47.83 - 71.26 | Updated Date 09/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 47.83 - 71.26 | Updated Date 09/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.52% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.42 |
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 2025-08-27 | When After Market | Estimate 1.21 | Actual 1.03 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 3.5% | Operating Margin (TTM) 9% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.17% | Return on Equity (TTM) 7.23% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 25.49 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 5589337098 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.55 |
Enterprise Value 5589337098 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.55 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.03 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.89 | Shares Outstanding 26169900 | Shares Floating 27919229 |
Shares Outstanding 26169900 | Shares Floating 27919229 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.59 | Percent Institutions 90.94 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Greif Bros Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Greif Bros Corporation was founded in 1877 in Cleveland, Ohio, as a cooperage business. It evolved from barrel-making to industrial packaging, expanding globally through acquisitions and organic growth.
Core Business Areas
- Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services: Manufactures and sells rigid industrial packaging products like steel, plastic, and fiber drums, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), and containerboard. Also provides blending, filling, and other packaging services.
- Paper Packaging & Services: Produces containerboard, corrugated sheets, and other paper packaging products. This segment caters to various industries requiring protective packaging.
- Land Management: Manages timber resources and harvests timber for sale or internal use.
Leadership and Structure
Ole G. Rosgaard serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer. The company has a board of directors and operates through a decentralized structure with regional management teams overseeing operations within each business segment.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Steel Drums: Greif is a leading producer of steel drums globally. Market share varies regionally but is estimated to be in the 20-30% range in North America. Competitors include Mauser Packaging Solutions and Schutz Container Systems. Revenue data is proprietary, but Steel drums are a significant portion of the rigid industrial packaging segment revenue
- Plastic Drums and IBCs: Greif manufactures and sells plastic drums and IBCs for various industries. Market share is estimated to be in the 15-25% range in North America. Competitors include Mauser Packaging Solutions, Schu00fctz Container Systems, and Berry Global. Revenue data is proprietary but is a significant portion of the rigid industrial packaging segment revenue.
- Containerboard: Greif produces containerboard for internal use and external sales. Market share varies based on region and product grade and is a smaller market share compared to major paper companies. Competitors include International Paper, WestRock, and Smurfit Kappa. Revenue data is proprietary but is a significant portion of the paper packaging segment revenue.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industrial packaging industry is cyclical, affected by economic conditions, commodity prices, and raw material costs. The paper packaging industry is also influenced by e-commerce trends and demand for sustainable packaging solutions.
Positioning
Greif is positioned as a leading global provider of industrial packaging products and services, with a focus on sustainability and customer service. Its competitive advantages include its diversified product portfolio, global presence, and integrated business model.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global industrial packaging market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Greif is well-positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its diversified product offerings and global presence.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified product portfolio
- Global presence
- Integrated business model
- Strong customer relationships
- Commitment to sustainability
Weaknesses
- Cyclical business
- Exposure to raw material price fluctuations
- Debt levels
- Integration risks from acquisitions
Opportunities
- Growing demand for sustainable packaging
- Expansion in emerging markets
- Acquisitions to expand product portfolio and geographic reach
- Increasing demand for e-commerce packaging solutions
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Raw material price volatility
- Regulatory changes
- Trade wars and tariffs
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- MAUSR
- PKG
- CCK
Competitive Landscape
Greif has a diverse product portfolio and global reach that give it an advantage. However, competitors may have advantages in specific product segments or geographies.
Major Acquisitions
Caraustar Industries
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1800
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Greif's paper packaging business and integrated mill system.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Requires access to historical financial reports to provide analysis.
Future Projections: Future projections need to be taken from analyst estimates and added.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives need to be extracted from company reports and announcements.
Summary
Greif is a global leader in industrial packaging with a diversified product portfolio, benefiting from a commitment to sustainability. Its cyclical nature exposes it to economic downturns and raw material price fluctuations. Growth opportunities lie in emerging markets, sustainable packaging, and strategic acquisitions. It must be mindful of increasing competition and regulatory changes.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Industry reports
- Analyst estimates
- Company website
- Press releases
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual due diligence and consultation with a financial professional. Market share data are estimates based on available sources and may not be precise.
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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