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Greif Inc (GEF-B)
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12/05/2025: GEF-B (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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Not Recommended Performance
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Number of Analysts
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $93
1 Year Target Price $93
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -21.78% | Avg. Invested days 31 | 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 3.07B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 18.66 | 1Y Target Price 93 |
Price to earnings Ratio 18.66 | 1Y Target Price 93 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.98 | 52 Weeks Range 51.05 - 72.52 | Updated Date 11/22/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 51.05 - 72.52 | Updated Date 11/22/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.63 |
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 0.88 | 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 18.66 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 4410471140 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.75 |
Enterprise Value 4410471140 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.75 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.81 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.02 | Shares Outstanding 21331127 | Shares Floating 27960875 |
Shares Outstanding 21331127 | Shares Floating 27960875 | ||
Percent Insiders 78.48 | Percent Institutions 12.2 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Greif Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Greif Inc. was founded in 1877 in Cleveland, Ohio, as a manufacturer of wooden barrels. Over the years, it expanded into steel, plastic, and fiber drums, as well as containerboard and corrugated products, growing through acquisitions and organic expansion to become a global leader in industrial packaging products and services.
Core Business Areas
- Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services: Manufactures and sells steel, plastic, and fiber drums, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), and related services.
- Paper Packaging & Services: Produces containerboard, corrugated sheets, corrugated containers, and other paper packaging products.
- Land Management: Manages timberland and harvests timber.
Leadership and Structure
Greif operates under a corporate structure led by a Chief Executive Officer and a management team. The company has a Board of Directors overseeing its strategic direction and governance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Steel Drums: Greif is a leading manufacturer of steel drums for various industries, including chemicals, petroleum, and food. Market share varies by region, but Greif is generally considered one of the top 3 global steel drum producers. Competitors include Mauser Packaging Solutions and Schutz Container Systems.
- Plastic Drums and IBCs: Greif produces plastic drums and IBCs for packaging liquids and solids. Competitors include Mauser Packaging Solutions and Schoeller Allibert.
- Containerboard: Greif produces containerboard used in corrugated packaging. Competitors include International Paper (IP) and WestRock (WRK).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industrial packaging industry is driven by global manufacturing activity, raw material prices, and sustainability trends. The paper packaging industry is tied to e-commerce growth and the demand for sustainable packaging solutions.
Positioning
Greif is a global leader in industrial packaging, with a diversified product portfolio and a strong presence in both developed and emerging markets. Its competitive advantages include its integrated business model, its global network, and its focus on sustainability.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for industrial packaging is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars globally. Greif's position within this TAM is substantial due to its large scale and broad product offering.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Global Presence
- Diversified Product Portfolio
- Integrated Business Model
- Strong Customer Relationships
- Focus on Sustainability
Weaknesses
- Exposure to Raw Material Price Volatility
- Dependence on Cyclical Industries
- High Debt Levels (relative to some peers)
- Complex Operational Structure
Opportunities
- Growth in Emerging Markets
- Increasing Demand for Sustainable Packaging
- Acquisitions to Expand Product Portfolio
- Innovation in Packaging Technologies
Threats
- Economic Downturns
- Increasing Competition
- Rising Raw Material Costs
- Changing Environmental Regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Mauser Packaging Solutions
- Schutz Container Systems
- International Paper (IP)
- WestRock (WRK)
Competitive Landscape
Greif benefits from its wide range of products and services. However, it faces stiff competition from larger, more diversified companies like IP and WRK, as well as specialized players in specific packaging segments like Mauser.
Major Acquisitions
Caraustar Industries
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1800
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Greif's paper packaging business and provided significant cost synergies.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Discuss Greif Inc's growth trends over the past years.
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Summary
Greif is a solid industrial packaging company with a global presence and diversified product portfolio. While it faces challenges from raw material volatility and cyclical industries, its focus on sustainability and growth in emerging markets provide opportunities. Strategic acquisitions can further strengthen its position. Its competitive landscape remains challenging. Recent growth initiatives seem to be working well, but monitoring debt levels is crucial.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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About Greif Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Delaware, OH, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2003-10-07 | 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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