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Greif (GEF)

Consumer Cyclical · Packaging Containers · NYSE

Greif (GEF) is a Consumer Cyclical company in the Packaging Containers industry. It has a market capitalization of $4.12B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 17.9 and a free-cash-flow yield of 3.9%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 4.3% and free cash flow per share fell 61.6%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 4.4 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the leading band of its market.
AI scorecard
Hold · 4.4/10
The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.
Momentum
Leading · +42.9% over 12 months ex. last
Top 20% of its market on the past year's steady rise.
Shariah screen
Not Shariah Compliant
At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Off its high
-19.9%
How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.
Market cap$4.12B
Trailing P/E17.9
Price / book1.4
Price / sales1.0
FCF yield3.9%
Dividend yield3.2%
Gross margin22.4%
Operating margin7.7%
Net margin7.5%
Revenue growth (YoY)+4.3%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)-7.8%
EPS growth (YoY)-35.3%
FCF/share growth (YoY)-61.6%
Beta0.8
ExchangeNYSE
SectorConsumer Cyclical
IndustryPackaging Containers

GEF earnings

Next report: Jan 26, 2027 (Q1 2027, EPS estimate $0.66). Beat the EPS estimate in 2 of 4 recent quarters.

QuarterReportedEPSEstimateSurpriseRevenue
Q4 2026 Nov 3, 2026 $0.87 $1.16 -25.0% —
Q3 2026 Jul 28, 2026 $1.61 $1.11 +45.0% $1.17B
Q2 2026 Apr 28, 2026 $1.10 $1.07 +2.8% $1.07B
Q1 2026 Jan 27, 2026 $0.48 $0.68 -29.4% $994.80M

GEF analyst price target

Median target $90.00 from 5 analysts, ranging $75.00 – $100.00.

Packaging Containers peers

TickerCompanyMarket capP/E
SW Smurfit Westrock $23.13B 31.3
PKG Packaging Corporation of America $22.25B 24.7
AMCR Amcor $20.73B 11.2
IP International Paper $18.29B 71.9
BALL Ball $17.16B 16.6
AVY Avery Dennison $14.10B 18.3
CCK Crown $13.11B 14.3
REYN Reynolds Consumer Products $5.08B 14.3
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GEF FAQ

Is GEF a buy?
Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Greif Hold (4.4 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is GEF's P/E ratio?
Greif trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 17.9.
When does GEF report earnings?
Greif's next scheduled report is on Jan 26, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.66.
What is the GEF price target?
The median analyst price target from 5 analysts is $90.00, with a range of $75.00 – $100.00.
Is GEF Shariah compliant?
Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Greif as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does GEF pay a dividend?
Yes — Greif's dividend yield is 3.2%.