Greif (GEF) Competitors

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GEF vs. GEF.B, CCK, ATR, SLGN, and OI

Should you be buying Greif stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of Greif include Greif Bros. (GEF.B), Crown (CCK), AptarGroup (ATR), Silgan (SLGN), and O-I Glass (OI). These companies are all part of the "industrials" sector.

How does Greif compare to Greif Bros.?

Greif Bros. (NYSE:GEF.B) and Greif (NYSE:GEF) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, earnings and risk.

5.1% of Greif Bros. shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.7% of Greif shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.2% of Greif Bros. shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 7.7% of Greif shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Greif had 5 more articles in the media than Greif Bros.. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Greif and 1 mentions for Greif Bros.. Greif's average media sentiment score of 0.07 beat Greif Bros.'s score of 0.00 indicating that Greif is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Greif Bros.	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Greif	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Greif Bros. pays an annual dividend of $3.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Greif pays an annual dividend of $2.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Greif Bros. pays out 157.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Greif pays out 85.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Greif has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

Greif Bros. has a beta of 0.64, indicating that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Greif has a beta of 0.82, indicating that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market.

Greif has a consensus target price of $73.50, suggesting a potential upside of 10.40%. Given Greif's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Greif is more favorable than Greif Bros..

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Greif Bros.	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Greif	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.80

Greif Bros.'s return on equity of 13.52% beat Greif's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Greif Bros.	7.27%	13.52%	5.71%
Greif	7.27%	7.50%	3.16%

Greif is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Greif Bros., indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Greif Bros.	$5.45B	0.71	$268.80M	$2.13	39.25
Greif	$5.45B	0.56	$268.80M	$2.61	25.51

Summary

Greif beats Greif Bros. on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Greif compare to Crown?

Crown (NYSE:CCK) and Greif (NYSE:GEF) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk and earnings.

90.9% of Crown shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.7% of Greif shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Crown shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 7.7% of Greif shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Crown had 5 more articles in the media than Greif. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Crown and 6 mentions for Greif. Crown's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat Greif's score of 0.07 indicating that Crown is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Crown	9 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Greif	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Crown pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Greif pays an annual dividend of $2.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Crown pays out 22.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Greif pays out 85.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Crown has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years and Greif has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

Crown has a beta of 0.65, indicating that its stock price is 35% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Greif has a beta of 0.82, indicating that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market.

Crown currently has a consensus target price of $120.93, indicating a potential upside of 20.41%. Greif has a consensus target price of $73.50, indicating a potential upside of 10.40%. Given Crown's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Crown is more favorable than Greif.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Crown	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.69
Greif	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.80

Greif has a net margin of 7.27% compared to Crown's net margin of 5.65%. Crown's return on equity of 26.62% beat Greif's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Crown	5.65%	26.62%	6.36%
Greif	7.27%	7.50%	3.16%

Crown has higher revenue and earnings than Greif. Crown is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Greif, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Crown	$12.37B	0.91	$738M	$6.28	15.99
Greif	$5.45B	0.56	$268.80M	$2.61	25.51

Summary

Crown beats Greif on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Greif compare to AptarGroup?

AptarGroup (NYSE:ATR) and Greif (NYSE:GEF) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, valuation and earnings.

AptarGroup has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Greif. AptarGroup is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Greif, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
AptarGroup	$3.78B	2.03	$392.79M	$5.84	20.56
Greif	$5.45B	0.56	$268.80M	$2.61	25.51

AptarGroup pays an annual dividend of $1.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Greif pays an annual dividend of $2.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. AptarGroup pays out 32.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Greif pays out 85.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. AptarGroup has increased its dividend for 31 consecutive years and Greif has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

In the previous week, AptarGroup had 3 more articles in the media than Greif. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for AptarGroup and 6 mentions for Greif. AptarGroup's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Greif's score of 0.07 indicating that AptarGroup is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
AptarGroup	5 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Greif	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

88.5% of AptarGroup shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.7% of Greif shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of AptarGroup shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.7% of Greif shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

AptarGroup has a beta of 0.42, suggesting that its stock price is 58% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Greif has a beta of 0.82, suggesting that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market.

AptarGroup has a net margin of 9.98% compared to Greif's net margin of 7.27%. AptarGroup's return on equity of 13.98% beat Greif's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
AptarGroup	9.98%	13.98%	7.46%
Greif	7.27%	7.50%	3.16%

AptarGroup currently has a consensus price target of $173.25, indicating a potential upside of 44.31%. Greif has a consensus price target of $73.50, indicating a potential upside of 10.40%. Given AptarGroup's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe AptarGroup is more favorable than Greif.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
AptarGroup	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57
Greif	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.80

Summary

AptarGroup beats Greif on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Greif compare to Silgan?

Silgan (NYSE:SLGN) and Greif (NYSE:GEF) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, valuation and earnings.

In the previous week, Silgan had 4 more articles in the media than Greif. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Silgan and 6 mentions for Greif. Silgan's average media sentiment score of 0.73 beat Greif's score of 0.07 indicating that Silgan is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Silgan	6 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Greif	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Silgan pays an annual dividend of $0.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Greif pays an annual dividend of $2.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Silgan pays out 31.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Greif pays out 85.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Silgan has increased its dividend for 22 consecutive years and Greif has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

Silgan has higher revenue and earnings than Greif. Silgan is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Greif, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Silgan	$6.48B	0.65	$288.40M	$2.66	14.88
Greif	$5.45B	0.56	$268.80M	$2.61	25.51

Greif has a net margin of 7.27% compared to Silgan's net margin of 4.31%. Silgan's return on equity of 17.22% beat Greif's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Silgan	4.31%	17.22%	4.16%
Greif	7.27%	7.50%	3.16%

Silgan has a beta of 0.74, suggesting that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Greif has a beta of 0.82, suggesting that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market.

70.3% of Silgan shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.7% of Greif shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Silgan shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.7% of Greif shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Silgan currently has a consensus price target of $51.56, indicating a potential upside of 30.21%. Greif has a consensus price target of $73.50, indicating a potential upside of 10.40%. Given Silgan's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Silgan is more favorable than Greif.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Silgan	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.55
Greif	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.80

Summary

Silgan beats Greif on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Greif compare to O-I Glass?

Greif (NYSE:GEF) and O-I Glass (NYSE:OI) are both industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and risk.

45.7% of Greif shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.2% of O-I Glass shares are held by institutional investors. 7.7% of Greif shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of O-I Glass shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Greif presently has a consensus price target of $73.50, indicating a potential upside of 10.40%. O-I Glass has a consensus price target of $15.50, indicating a potential upside of 72.07%. Given O-I Glass' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe O-I Glass is more favorable than Greif.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Greif	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.80
O-I Glass	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.44

Greif pays an annual dividend of $2.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. O-I Glass pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Greif pays out 85.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. O-I Glass pays out -16.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Greif has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Greif is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Greif had 2 more articles in the media than O-I Glass. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Greif and 4 mentions for O-I Glass. O-I Glass' average media sentiment score of 0.14 beat Greif's score of 0.07 indicating that O-I Glass is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Greif	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
O-I Glass	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Greif has a beta of 0.82, meaning that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, O-I Glass has a beta of 0.65, meaning that its share price is 35% less volatile than the broader market.

Greif has higher earnings, but lower revenue than O-I Glass. O-I Glass is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Greif, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Greif	$5.45B	0.56	$268.80M	$2.61	25.51
O-I Glass	$6.40B	0.22	-$129M	-$1.22	N/A

Greif has a net margin of 7.27% compared to O-I Glass' net margin of -2.91%. O-I Glass' return on equity of 13.65% beat Greif's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Greif	7.27%	7.50%	3.16%
O-I Glass	-2.91%	13.65%	2.13%

Summary

Greif beats O-I Glass on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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GEF vs. The Competition

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Metric	Greif	CONTNRS Industry	Industrials Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$3.07B	$7.81B	$9.42B	$22.91B
Dividend Yield	3.29%	3.72%	3.55%	4.02%
P/E Ratio	25.51	18.09	25.04	28.92
Price / Sales	0.56	1.36	6,066.83	24.52
Price / Cash	10.66	11.26	27.62	19.21
Price / Book	1.41	2.73	4.77	4.65
Net Income	$268.80M	$431.42M	$791.02M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	N/A	N/A	N/A	-1.20%
1 Month Performance	-5.08%	2.93%	5.21%	3.95%
1 Year Performance	21.71%	16.05%	41.20%	28.96%

Greif Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
GEF Greif	3.2461 of 5 stars	$66.58 -2.2%	$73.50 +10.4%	+24.5%	$3.07B	$5.45B	25.51	14,000	Insider Trade
GEF.B Greif Bros.	N/A	$81.02 +0.4%	N/A	+44.5%	$3.74B	$5.45B	28.93	12,000
CCK Crown	4.8141 of 5 stars	$99.16 -1.0%	$120.93 +22.0%	+4.3%	$11.24B	$12.37B	15.79	23,000
ATR AptarGroup	4.8594 of 5 stars	$120.82 +1.5%	$173.25 +43.4%	-21.1%	$7.59B	$3.78B	20.69	14,000	Insider Trade
SLGN Silgan	4.8049 of 5 stars	$39.34 -1.0%	$51.78 +31.6%	-24.9%	$4.20B	$6.48B	14.79	17,200

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