Greif (GEF) Competitors

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

Should you buy Greif stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Greif with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with 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 (NYSE:GEF) and Greif Bros. (NYSE:GEF.B) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and risk.

Greif currently has a consensus target price of $73.50, suggesting a potential upside of 6.78%. Given Greif's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Greif is more favorable than Greif Bros..

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Greif
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Greif Bros.
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

45.7% of Greif shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.1% of Greif Bros. shares are held by institutional investors. 7.7% of Greif shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 16.2% of Greif Bros. shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Greif has a beta of 0.8, meaning that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Greif Bros. has a beta of 0.62, meaning that its stock price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Greif had 3 more articles in the media than Greif Bros.. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Greif and 0 mentions for Greif Bros.. Greif's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat Greif Bros.'s score of 0.00 indicating that Greif is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Greif Positive
Greif Bros. Neutral

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

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Greif7.27% 7.50% 3.16%
Greif Bros. 7.27%13.52%5.71%

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Greif$5.45B0.58$268.80M$2.6126.37
Greif Bros.$5.43B0.73$268.80M$2.1340.41

Greif pays an annual dividend of $2.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Greif Bros. pays an annual dividend of $3.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Greif pays out 95.0% 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 Bros. pays out 174.6% 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 increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

Summary

Greif beats Greif Bros. on 10 of the 16 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 investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership and dividends.

In the previous week, Crown had 11 more articles in the media than Greif. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Crown and 3 mentions for Greif. Greif's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat Crown's score of 0.72 indicating that Greif is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Crown$12.37B0.92$738M$6.2816.15
Greif$5.45B0.58$268.80M$2.6126.37

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
Crown5.65% 26.62% 6.36%
Greif 7.27%7.50%3.16%

Crown pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Greif pays an annual dividend of $2.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Crown pays out 22.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Greif pays out 95.0% 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 increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years and Greif has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

Crown currently has a consensus price target of $120.00, indicating a potential upside of 18.31%. Greif has a consensus price target of $73.50, indicating a potential upside of 6.78%. Given Crown's stronger consensus rating and higher possible 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)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Greif
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Crown has a beta of 0.63, indicating that its share price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Greif has a beta of 0.8, indicating that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

90.9% of Crown shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.7% of Greif shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Crown shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.7% of Greif shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Crown beats Greif on 12 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 business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, earnings and media sentiment.

AptarGroup has a beta of 0.4, indicating that its stock price is 60% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Greif has a beta of 0.8, indicating that its stock price is 20% 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
AptarGroup9.98% 13.98% 7.46%
Greif 7.27%7.50%3.16%

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

AptarGroup pays an annual dividend of $1.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Greif pays an annual dividend of $2.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. AptarGroup pays out 32.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Greif pays out 95.0% 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 raised its dividend for 31 consecutive years and Greif has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AptarGroup$3.78B2.02$392.79M$5.8420.45
Greif$5.45B0.58$268.80M$2.6126.37

In the previous week, AptarGroup had 14 more articles in the media than Greif. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for AptarGroup and 3 mentions for Greif. Greif's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat AptarGroup's score of 0.32 indicating that Greif is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

AptarGroup currently has a consensus price target of $173.25, suggesting a potential upside of 45.06%. Greif has a consensus price target of $73.50, suggesting a potential upside of 6.78%. Given AptarGroup's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities 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
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

AptarGroup beats Greif on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Greif compare to Silgan?

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

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

In the previous week, Greif had 3 more articles in the media than Silgan. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Greif and 0 mentions for Silgan. Greif's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat Silgan's score of 0.00 indicating that Greif is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Greif Positive
Silgan Neutral

Greif has a beta of 0.8, suggesting that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Silgan has a beta of 0.71, suggesting that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

Greif presently has a consensus price target of $73.50, indicating a potential upside of 6.78%. Silgan has a consensus price target of $51.56, indicating a potential upside of 24.02%. Given Silgan's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Silgan is more favorable than Greif.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Greif
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Silgan
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55

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
Greif7.27% 7.50% 3.16%
Silgan 4.31%17.22%4.16%

Greif pays an annual dividend of $2.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Silgan pays an annual dividend of $0.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Greif pays out 95.0% 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 pays out 31.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Greif has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years and Silgan has increased its dividend for 22 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Greif$5.45B0.58$268.80M$2.6126.37
Silgan$6.58B0.67$288.40M$2.6615.63

Summary

Silgan beats Greif on 12 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 investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

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 company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of O-I Glass shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Greif$5.45B0.58$268.80M$2.6126.37
O-I Glass$6.43B0.22-$129M-$1.22N/A

In the previous week, Greif had 1 more articles in the media than O-I Glass. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Greif and 2 mentions for O-I Glass. O-I Glass' average media sentiment score of 1.77 beat Greif's score of 1.24 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)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
O-I Glass
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

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
Greif7.27% 7.50% 3.16%
O-I Glass -2.91%13.65%2.13%

Greif presently has a consensus price target of $73.50, suggesting a potential upside of 6.78%. O-I Glass has a consensus price target of $15.50, suggesting a potential upside of 69.70%. 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
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
O-I Glass
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.44

Greif has a beta of 0.8, meaning that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, O-I Glass has a beta of 0.64, meaning that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Greif beats O-I Glass on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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GEF vs. The Competition

MetricGreifCONTNRS IndustryIndustrials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$3.14B$7.63B$9.76B$23.21B
Dividend Yield3.60%3.86%3.54%4.06%
P/E Ratio26.1018.7525.9431.61
Price / Sales0.581.414,909.9422.84
Price / Cash10.7911.4227.8518.67
Price / Book1.462.734.694.69
Net Income$268.80M$431.42M$792.16M$1.08B
7 Day Performance-0.69%-0.01%0.70%-0.75%
1 Month Performance7.01%7.73%0.90%0.65%
1 Year Performance9.80%15.66%26.20%25.02%

Greif Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GEF
Greif
4.1657 of 5 stars
$68.83
-0.1%
$73.50
+6.8%
+9.9%$3.14B$5.45B26.1014,000
GEF.B
Greif Bros.
N/A$85.81
+0.8%
N/A+30.9%$3.93B$5.45B40.2812,000
CCK
Crown
4.5901 of 5 stars
$100.03
+1.1%
$120.00
+20.0%
-2.0%$11.06B$12.37B15.9323,000
ATR
AptarGroup
4.9176 of 5 stars
$117.82
+0.1%
$173.25
+47.0%
-19.8%$7.51B$3.78B20.1714,000
SLGN
Silgan
4.1306 of 5 stars
$40.76
-0.4%
$51.56
+26.5%
-22.6%$4.32B$6.48B15.3217,200

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