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Greif Bros Corporation (GEF)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: GEF (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -36.02% | Avg. Invested days 27 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 04/01/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.73B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 15.39 | 1Y Target Price 75.2 |
Price to earnings Ratio 15.39 | 1Y Target Price 75.2 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 178327 | Beta 0.94 | 52 Weeks Range 52.91 - 71.87 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 52.91 - 71.87 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.91% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.62 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 3.82% | Operating Margin (TTM) 6.29% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.45% | Return on Equity (TTM) 10.78% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 15.39 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 5619583243 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.5 |
Enterprise Value 5619583243 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.5 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.02 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.79 | Shares Outstanding 26106000 | Shares Floating 27760183 |
Shares Outstanding 26106000 | Shares Floating 27760183 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.52 | Percent Institutions 88.74 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4.14 | Target Price 78.83 | Buy - | Strong Buy 4 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 4 | ||
Hold 3 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Greif Bros Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Greif Bros Corporation was founded in 1877 in Cleveland, Ohio. It began as a cooperage, manufacturing wooden barrels. Over time, it expanded into steel, plastic, and paper packaging solutions through organic growth and acquisitions, becoming a global leader in industrial packaging products and services.
Core Business Areas
- Industrial Packaging & Services: This segment manufactures and sells rigid industrial packaging products (steel, plastic, and fiber drums, intermediate bulk containers), flexible products, containerboard, corrugated products, and provides services like container reconditioning.
- Paper Packaging & Services: This segment produces and sells containerboard, corrugated sheets, corrugated packaging, and specialty products for various industries.
- Land Management: Manages timber and property.
Leadership and Structure
Ole Rosgaard is the President and Chief Executive Officer. The company operates with a functional organizational structure, divided by business segments, with central support functions like finance and human resources.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Market Share (%):
- Steel Drums: Steel drums are used for storing and transporting liquids, powders, and solids. Greif is a major global player in steel drums. Competitors include Mauser Packaging Solutions and Balmer Lawrie. Market share is difficult to estimate precisely but Greif is a top 3 player.
- Market Share (%):
- Plastic Drums: Plastic drums provide a lightweight and durable alternative to steel. Greif is also a significant player in this market. Competitors include Mauser Packaging Solutions and Schu00fctz GmbH & Co. KGaA.
- Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs): IBCs are larger containers used for bulk liquid and solid transportation and storage. Competitors include Mauser Packaging Solutions and Schu00fctz GmbH & Co. KGaA.
- Market Share (%):
- Containerboard: Paperboard used for making corrugated boxes and other packaging, competing with International Paper and WestRock.
- Market Share (%):
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industrial packaging market is driven by manufacturing activity, demand for goods, and sustainability trends. It's a mature market with moderate growth. The paper packaging market is driven by the consumer goods industry and demand for e-commerce packaging.
Positioning
Greif is a global leader with a broad product portfolio and integrated operations. Its competitive advantage lies in its scale, global reach, and ability to offer a full range of packaging solutions.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for industrial packaging is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Greif is positioned to capture a significant share of this market through its diverse product offerings and global presence.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Global presence and scale
- Diverse product portfolio
- Integrated operations
- Strong customer relationships
- Sustainable packaging solutions
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical industries
- Dependence on raw material prices
- High debt levels
- Integration risks from acquisitions
- Exposure to currency fluctuations
Opportunities
- Growth in emerging markets
- Increasing demand for sustainable packaging
- Acquisitions of smaller competitors
- Expansion into new product categories
- Growing e-commerce market
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Increased competition
- Changing regulations on packaging
- Technological disruption
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Mauser Packaging Solutions
- Sonoco Products Company (SON)
- WestRock Company (WRK)
- International Paper Company (IP)
Competitive Landscape
Greif competes with larger and smaller players in various segments. Its advantages are its scale and global reach. Its disadvantages can be higher debt and exposure to raw materials.
Major Acquisitions
Caraustar Industries
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1800
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Greif's paper packaging business and geographic reach.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Greif's historical growth has been a mix of organic expansion and acquisitions, resulting in moderate revenue growth over the past decade.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates project moderate revenue growth for Greif in the coming years, driven by increased demand for sustainable packaging and expansion into new markets.
Recent Initiatives: Greif has been focused on expanding its sustainable packaging offerings, streamlining its operations, and integrating recent acquisitions.
Summary
Greif is a global industrial packaging company with a strong market position and diverse product portfolio. Its integrated operations and focus on sustainable packaging are key strengths. However, Greif is exposed to cyclical industries and raw material price volatility and should address its debt levels to mitigate risks during down-turns.
Similar Companies
IP
International Paper
IP
International Paper
SON
Sonoco Products Company
SON
Sonoco Products Company
WRK
WestRock Co
WRK
WestRock Co
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Industry reports
- Analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions are continuously changing and past performance is not indicative of future results. The market share data is an estimate. Consult with a financial professional before making any investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Greif Bros Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Delaware, OH, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1996-02-28 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Ole G. Rosgaard | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Packaging & Containers | Full time employees 14000 | Website https://www.greif.com |
Full time employees 14000 | Website https://www.greif.com | ||
Greif, Inc. engages in the production and sale of industrial packaging products and services worldwide. The company manufactures rigid industrial packaging products, such as steel, fibre and plastic drums, rigid intermediate bulk containers, jerrycans and other small plastics, closure systems for industrial packaging products, transit protection products, water bottles; and remanufactured and reconditioned industrial containers, and services, such as container life cycle management, logistics, warehousing and other packaging services. It also produces and sells containerboard, corrugated sheets, corrugated containers and other corrugated products to customers in industries such as packaging, automotive, food and building products. In addition, it produces and sells coated recycled paperboard and uncoated recycled paperboard; and bulk and specialty partitions made from both containerboard and uncoated recycled paperboard. Further, it purchases and sells recycled fiber; and produces and sells adhesives. Additionally, the company engages in the harvesting and regeneration of timber properties; and sale of timberland and special use properties. The company was formerly known as Greif Bros. Corporation and changed its name to Greif, Inc. in 2001. Greif, Inc. was founded in 1877 and is headquartered in Delaware, Ohio.
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