Greif Bros. (GEF.B) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Greif Bros. (NYSE:GEF.B) traces its origins to 1877 in Cleveland, Ohio, where brothers William and Herman Greif established a cooperage business crafting wooden barrels for the burgeoning spirits industry. Over the decades, the company evolved alongside industrial developments, expanding its manufacturing capabilities beyond wood to steel, plastic and fiber. Today, Greif Bros. stands as a global leader in industrial packaging, serving a diverse range of end markets with a comprehensive portfolio of products and services.

At the heart of Greif Bros.’ offering are its industrial packaging containers, including rigid steel, plastic and fiber drums, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), containerboard and corrugated packaging, and reconditioned packaging solutions. The company complements its product range with value-added services such as on-site kitting, supply-chain management and sustainability consulting, helping customers optimize operations and meet environmental objectives. Its packaging solutions support sectors as varied as chemicals, food and beverage, agriculture, pharmaceuticals and metal products.

Operating in more than 50 countries across North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa, Greif Bros. leverages a network of over 150 manufacturing and reconditioning facilities. This global footprint enables localized production, rapid delivery and compliance with regional regulations. The company organizes its operations into North America, Europe and Specialty Packaging segments, aligning its resources to local customer requirements while driving innovation through regional research and development hubs.

Governed by an independent board of directors, Greif Bros. is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Keating, who brings extensive experience in industrial manufacturing and strategic growth. Under his leadership, the company continues to invest in automation, digitalization and sustainability, reinforcing its commitment to operational excellence and long-term value creation for shareholders. Greif Bros.’ enduring legacy and forward-looking initiatives position it to meet evolving market demands well into the future.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $72.48 to $73.48
• 50-Day Range: $55.73 to $72.86
• 52-Week Range: $52.37 to $77.21
• Volume: 3,187 shs
• Average Volume: 11,030 shs
• Market Capitalization: $3.48 billion
• P/E Ratio: 20.27
• Dividend Yield: 4.41%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

GEF.B Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have GEF.B shares performed this year?

Greif Bros.'s stock was trading at $67.64 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, GEF.B shares have increased by 8.5% and is now trading at $73.39.
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How were Greif Bros.'s earnings last quarter?

Greif Bros. Corporation (NYSE:GEF.B) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June, 4th. The industrial products company reported $1.19 EPS for the quarter. The industrial products company earned $1.39 billion during the quarter. Greif Bros. had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.21% and a net margin of 3.74%.

How do I buy shares of Greif Bros.?

Shares of GEF.B stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 6/04/2025
• Record date for 7/1 Dividend: 6/17/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/1 Dividend: 6/17/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/01/2025
• Today: 7/03/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 10/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: CONTNRS - PPR/PLS
• Sub-Industry: Shipping Containers
• Current Symbol: NYSE:GEF.B
• Previous Symbol: NYSE:GEF.B
• CIK: 43920
• Web: www.greif.com
• Phone: 740-549-6000
• Fax: 740-549-6100
• Employees: 12,000
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $3.62
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 20.03
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $268.80 million
• Net Margins: 3.74%
• Pretax Margin: 5.82%
• Return on Equity: 10.21%
• Return on Assets: 3.23%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.07
• Current Ratio: 1.27
• Quick Ratio: 0.96

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $5.45 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.63
• Cash Flow: $10.76 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 6.74
• Book Value: $45.83 per share
• Price / Book: 1.58

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 47,460,000
• Free Float: 39,787,000
• Market Cap: $3.44 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.84