Greif (GEF) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $31.17 (As of Jun. 2026)

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GEF Greif Inc GEF
69 GF Score
Price $87.58
GF Value $61.52
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Greif Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Greif GEF +0.89% 69 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $31.17 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates GEF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $61.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Greif's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $52.791. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $31.17 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Greif's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 13.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 6.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 5.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 1.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Greif was 8.70% per year. The lowest was -1.00% per year. And the median was 4.00% per year.

As of today (2026-08-20), Greif's current stock price is $87.58. Greif's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $31.17. Greif's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 2.81.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Greif was 3.17. The lowest was 1.26. And the median was 2.49.


Greif  (NYSE:GEF) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Greif's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=87.58/31.17
=2.81

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Greif was 3.17. The lowest was 1.26. And the median was 2.49.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Greif Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Greif Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Greif's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Greif Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Greif Annual Data
Trend Oct15 Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Greif Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 27.46 28.00 28.81 30.09 31.17

GEF vs GPK, SLGN, AMBP: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Greif's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Greif Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Greif's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Greif's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Greif Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Greif's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=52.791/333.9520*333.9520
=52.791

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Greif Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 16.698 240.628 23.174
201610 16.113 241.729 22.260
201701 16.234 242.839 22.325
201704 16.654 244.524 22.745
201707 17.547 244.786 23.939
201710 17.178 246.663 23.257
201801 18.455 247.867 24.864
201804 18.430 250.546 24.565
201807 18.917 252.006 25.068
201810 18.791 252.885 24.815
201901 18.891 251.712 25.063
201904 18.333 255.548 23.958
201907 18.907 256.571 24.609
201910 19.118 257.346 24.809
202001 19.635 257.971 25.418
202004 18.219 256.389 23.731
202007 19.196 259.101 24.741
202010 19.380 260.388 24.855
202101 20.245 261.582 25.846
202104 23.071 267.054 28.850
202107 24.326 273.003 29.757
202110 25.424 276.589 30.697
202201 25.050 281.148 29.755
202204 28.277 289.109 32.663
202207 29.020 296.276 32.710
202210 30.179 298.012 33.819
202301 31.630 299.170 35.307
202304 32.661 303.363 35.954
202307 33.901 305.691 37.035
202310 33.894 307.671 36.789
202401 34.480 308.417 37.335
202404 34.757 313.548 37.019
202407 35.559 314.540 37.754
202410 35.998 315.664 38.084
202501 35.117 317.671 36.917
202504 36.714 320.795 38.220
202507 37.722 323.048 38.995
202512 52.344 324.054 53.943
202603 51.741 330.213 52.327
202606 52.791 333.952 52.791

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $31.17 mean?
Greif (GEF) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $31.17 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Greif and its competitors.
Is Greif's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Greif's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $31.17. Overall, Greif has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greif's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to GPK and SLGN?
Greif's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $31.17 can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Greif and its competitors. Greif's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $31.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Greif stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greif (GEF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $61.52, compared to a current price of $87.58 — trading 42.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $31.17. Greif's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Greif (GEF), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $31.17 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Greif (GEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greif stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $87.58 is trading 42.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $61.52. GuruFocus considers Greif to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GEF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $31.17
  • GF Value™: $61.52 vs. price of $87.58 (42.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the GEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Greif Business Description

Other Exchanges GEF.B:USA
Address 425 Winter Road, Delaware, OH, USA, 43015
Greif Inc is a producer of industrial packaging products and services with manufacturing facilities located in many countries. It offers a comprehensive line of rigid industrial packaging products, such as steel, fiber, and plastic drums, rigid intermediate bulk containers, 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, blending, filling, logistics, warehousing, and other packaging services. The company operates in three reportable business segments including Global Industrial Packaging, Paper Packaging and Services, and Land Management. It operates in USA, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia and Other Americas.
69GF Score

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