Greif Bros Corporation (GEF) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Greif Bros Corporation stock (GEF) is currently trading at $66.74. Greif Bros Corporation PE ratio is 27.38. Greif Bros Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.89. Analyst consensus price target for GEF is $79.00. WallStSmart rates GEF as Moderate Buy.
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- Greif Bros Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- GEF Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- GEF analyst price target and Smart Rating
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GEF Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Greif Bros Corporation (GEF)
GEF trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $113.26, offering a 33% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Greif Bros Corporation (GEF) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.
Greif Bros Corporation (GEF) Key Strengths (7)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Earnings per share surging 692.00% year-over-year
Keeps $25 of every $100 in revenue as net profit
96.49% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Trading at 1.21x book value, attractively priced
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Greif Bros Corporation (GEF) Areas to Watch (3)
Revenue declining -2.20%, a shrinking business
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Supporting Valuation Data
Greif Bros Corporation (GEF) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 70/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 7 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 3 fall into concern territory (avg 1.7/10). All four categories (Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality) show healthy scores, indicating broadly sound fundamentals.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, EPS Growth. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.77), Price/Sales (0.89), Price/Book (1.21) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Profit Margin at 25.00%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 692.00%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Return on Equity. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -2.20%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 7.23%, Operating Margin at 5.68%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 7.23% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -2.20% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
The combination of PEG Ratio and Price/Sales makes a compelling case at current levels. The key risk is Revenue Growth, but the overall fundamental picture is positive with a clear path to maintaining or improving the current B grade.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
GEF Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
GEF's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.89x trades 121% above its historical average of 0.4x (94th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 24% below its historical high of 1.17x set in Feb 2007, and 421% above its historical low of 0.17x in Aug 2015.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Greif Bros Corporation (GEF) · CONSUMER CYCLICAL › PACKAGING & CONTAINERS
The Big Picture
Greif Bros Corporation faces headwinds with declining revenue, though profitability provides a cushion. Revenue reached 4.3B with 2% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 25.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
Free cash flow is -57M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 3.7%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor PACKAGING & CONTAINERS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Greif Bros Corporation.
Bottom Line
Greif Bros Corporation faces challenges with declining revenue. While profitability provides a buffer, the long-term trajectory needs to improve. Watch for management's strategic response and whether the company can stabilize or pivot to new growth drivers.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Greif Bros Corporation(GEF)
NYSE
CONSUMER CYCLICAL
PACKAGING & CONTAINERS
USA
Greif, Inc. produces and sells industrial packaging products and services worldwide. The company is headquartered in Delaware, Ohio.