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GEF · NYSE · United States · Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails
In shortGREIF, INC is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue growing (+4.3% last year).
Financial health
Mixed
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 7.8% | 43/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 6.2% | 45/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 13.3% | 67/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 6.5% | 43/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 1.53× | 61/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 1.31× | 38/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 4.21× | 0/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | – | n/a |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 2.57 | 38/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 8.2% | 53/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 1.32× | 100/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 2 of 5 | 33/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 21.9% | 30/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 1.7% | 94/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | -7.8% | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2024 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY20 | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 4,515 | 5,556 | 6,350 | 4,175 | 4,355 |
| Cost of revenue | 3,600 | 4,463 | 5,064 | 3,247 | 3,456 |
| Gross profit | 915 | 1,093 | 1,285 | 929 | 899 |
| Selling, general & admin | 516 | 566 | 581 | 510 | 590 |
| Operating income | 305 | 585 | 621 | 427 | 338 |
| Pre-tax income | 186 | 479 | 526 | 396 | 282 |
| Income tax | 63 | 70 | 137 | 98 | 22 |
| Net income | 109 | 391 | 377 | 359 | 269 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
2.57 Grey zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
4/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 30, 2026 · Data updated Nov 19, 2025