Greif, Inc (GEF) Stock Forecast Oct. 15, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 15, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
Greif, Inc (GEF) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Greif, Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Greif, Inc is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $3.69B.
For GEF, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 28.0%, measured on 358 forecast dates between 2022-07-28 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 1.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-28 and 2026-09-15. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +4.6%, buy ≥ +3.2%, sell < +1.9%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-15 signals)
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Greif, Inc (GEF) fundamentals
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Valuation & Market
| Metric | GEF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $3.69B | – |
| P/E Ratio | 3.80x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 1.25x | – |
| Dividend Yield | 2.79% | – |
| Book Value/Share | $62.25 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $70.86 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | GEF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 33.0% | – |
| ROA | 17.4% | – |
| ROIC | 6.4% | – |
| Gross Margin | 22.6% | – |
| Operating Margin | 8.4% | – |
| Net Margin | 29.0% | – |
| EBT Margin | 8.4% | – |
| Tax Rate | 32.5% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | GEF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28x | – |
| Quick Ratio | 1.20x | – |
| D/E Ratio | 0.86x | – |
| Financial Leverage | 1.90x | – |
| Working Capital | $338M | – |
Cash Flow
| Metric | GEF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $76M | – |
| OCF Growth YoY | -77.6% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | GEF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.60x | – |
| Receivables Turnover | 4.7x | – |
| Inventory Turnover | 27.0x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 3.0x | – |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 77 days | – |
| Days Inventory | 14 days | – |
| Payables Period | 71 days | – |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 20 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | GEF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $3.35B | – |
| Operating Income | $281M | – |
| Net Income | $971M | – |
| SG&A Expense | $599M | – |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $2.59B | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | GEF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $2.18 | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 47M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 355.8% | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1.56B | 27.9% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $286M | 5.1% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $707M | 12.6% of assets |
| Inventory | $96M | 1.7% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $2.52B | 45.1% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $725M | 13.0% of assets |
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Greif, Inc (GEF) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Greif, Inc (Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails): 1 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| GEF Greif, Inc | ▼ | $3.69B |
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Greif, Inc (GEF) stock news
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Greif, Inc (GEF) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Greif, Inc (GEF) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Greif, Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Greif, Inc stock predictions?
For GEF, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 28.0%, measured on 358 forecast dates between 2022-07-28 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 1.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-28 and 2026-09-15. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Greif, Inc forecasts updated?
Greif, Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 15, 2026.
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.