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Upturn Advisory Summary
12/05/2025: 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
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $72.6
1 Year Target Price $72.6
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 3 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -14.95% | Avg. Invested days 26 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/05/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.80B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 27.05 | 1Y Target Price 72.6 |
Price to earnings Ratio 27.05 | 1Y Target Price 72.6 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 6 | Beta 0.96 | 52 Weeks Range 47.39 - 69.82 | Updated Date 12/5/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 47.39 - 69.82 | Updated Date 12/5/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | 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 2025-12-03 | When After Market | Estimate 0.67 | Actual 1.03 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 21.36% | Operating Margin (TTM) 4.79% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.17% | Return on Equity (TTM) 7.23% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 27.05 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 4410471140 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.88 |
Enterprise Value 4410471140 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.88 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.81 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.02 | Shares Outstanding 25996487 | Shares Floating 27818251 |
Shares Outstanding 25996487 | Shares Floating 27818251 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.41 | Percent Institutions 93.14 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Greif Bros Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Greif Bros. Corporation was founded in 1877. It initially focused on manufacturing wooden barrels and has since evolved into a global leader in industrial packaging products and services. Key milestones include diversification into steel, plastic, and fiber drums, as well as the expansion through acquisitions.
Core Business Areas
- Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services: Manufactures steel, plastic, and fiber drums, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), and provides related services like reconditioning and recycling.
- Paper Packaging & Services: Produces containerboard, corrugated packaging, and provides related services.
- Land Management: Manages timber resources and sells timber.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of the CEO, CFO, and other key executives. The organizational structure includes business segments with dedicated management teams reporting to the corporate leadership.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Steel Drums: Greif is a major producer of steel drums used for transporting liquids, powders, and solids. Market share information isn't publicly available at this granularity. Competitors include Mauser Packaging Solutions, Schutz GmbH & Co. KGaA, and ArcelorMittal.
- Plastic Drums & IBCs: Greif manufactures plastic drums and IBCs for a variety of industries. Market share information isn't publicly available at this granularity. Competitors include Mauser Packaging Solutions, Schutz GmbH & Co. KGaA, and Berry Global.
- Containerboard and Corrugated Packaging: Greif produces containerboard for its own use and for sale to third parties, along with corrugated packaging solutions. Market share information isn't publicly available at this granularity. Competitors include International Paper, WestRock, and Smurfit Kappa.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industrial packaging market is influenced by economic growth, commodity prices, and sustainability trends. The paper packaging market is also impacted by e-commerce and environmental concerns.
Positioning
Greif is a leading global industrial packaging company with a diversified product portfolio and a strong focus on sustainability. It benefits from its global scale and integrated operations.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global industrial packaging market is estimated to be in hundreds of billions of dollars. Greif is positioned to capture a significant portion of the TAM through its diverse product offerings and global reach.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Global Scale
- Diversified Product Portfolio
- Integrated Operations
- Strong Customer Relationships
- Focus on Sustainability
Weaknesses
- Exposure to Commodity Price Fluctuations
- High Capital Intensity
- Dependence on Economic Cycles
- Leveraged Balance Sheet
Opportunities
- Growth in Emerging Markets
- Increasing Demand for Sustainable Packaging
- Acquisitions and Strategic Alliances
- Expansion of Value-Added Services
- E-commerce growth (corrugated packaging)
Threats
- Intense Competition
- Raw Material Price Volatility
- Changes in Regulations
- Economic Downturns
- Availability and price of lumber
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Mauser Packaging Solutions
- Sonoco Products Company (SON)
- International Paper (IP)
- WestRock (WRK)
- Smurfit Kappa
Competitive Landscape
Greif's advantages include its global scale, diversified product portfolio, and focus on sustainability. Disadvantages include exposure to commodity price fluctuations and dependence on economic cycles. They are smaller than WRK and IP, but more specialized and global than SON.
Major Acquisitions
Caraustar Industries
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1800
- Strategic Rationale: Expansion of Paper Packaging & Services segment and increased vertical integration.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Greif's historical growth has been driven by acquisitions, organic growth in its core markets, and expansion into new geographies.
Future Projections: Future growth is projected to be driven by increasing demand for sustainable packaging, expansion in emerging markets, and strategic acquisitions.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in sustainable packaging technologies, acquisitions to expand its product portfolio, and cost optimization programs.
Summary
Greif is a global industrial packaging leader with a diversified portfolio, benefiting from its scale and sustainability focus. While exposed to commodity price volatility and economic cycles, its strategic acquisitions and growth initiatives position it for future expansion. The company needs to carefully manage its leveraged balance sheet and navigate intense competition. Increasing demand for sustainable packaging and growth in emerging markets present significant opportunities.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Greif Bros Corporation Investor Relations
- Company Filings (SEC)
- Industry Reports
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is estimated 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.
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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 12000 | Website https://www.greif.com |
Full time employees 12000 | Website https://www.greif.com | ||
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 comprising fibre drums, uncoated recycled board, coated recycled board, tubes and cores, and specialty partitions made from uncoated recycled board and coated recycled board to packaging, automotive, construction, food and beverage, and building products industries. The Integrated Solutions segment offers complimentary packaging products, such as paints, linings, and closure systems for industrial packaging products and related services. The company manufactures and sells 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, water bottles, and remanufactured and reconditioned industrial containers, as well as offers container life cycle management, logistics, warehousing, and other packaging services. It also purchases and sells recycled fiber; and produces and sells adhesives. 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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