GreifGEF +2.09%69 EV-to-FCF is 18.00 as of Jul. 10, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 22.11. GuruFocus rates GEF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.27 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 242 Packaging & Containers companies, Greif ranks worse than 52.07% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Greif's Enterprise Value is $4,767 Mil.
Greif's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $265 Mil. Therefore, Greif's EV-to-FCF for today is 18.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Greif's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
GEF'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.22 Med: 22.11 Max: 47.13
Current: 18
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Greif was 47.13. The lowest was 11.22. And the median was 22.11.
GEF's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 52.07% of 242
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 16.455
vs GEF: 18.00
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-07-10), Greif's stock price is $73.60.
Greif's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.110. Therefore, Greif's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 14.40.
Greif (NYSE:GEF) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Greif's share price for today is $73.60.
Greif's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $5.110.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Greif EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Greif EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Greif's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Greif's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Greif's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Greif's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Greif's current Enterprise Value is $4,767 Mil.
Greif's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $265 Mil.
* 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 (GEF) has a EV-to-FCF of 18.00 as of Jul. 10, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Greif and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 22.11. Over the past decade, Greif's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 11.22 to 47.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Greif ranks #126 out of 242 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 52.1%.
Is Greif's EV-to-FCF too high?
Greif's current EV-to-FCF of 18.00 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 22.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.22 to a high of 47.13. The Packaging & Containers industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.46. Greif's value of 18.00 is 9.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Greif ranks #126 out of 242 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Greif has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greif's EV-to-FCF compare to GPK and SLGN?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Greif ranks #126 out of 242 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Greif in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.46. Greif's value of 18.00 is 9.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Greif's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 11.22 to 47.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.11 vs. the industry median of 16.46, Greif has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Packaging & Containers companies is 16.46, based on 242 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Greif's current EV-to-FCF of 18.00 is 9.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Greif and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Greif's current EV-to-FCF is 18.00, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 22.11. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $60.27, compared to a current price of $73.60 — trading 22.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 18.00, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 22.11 and 9.4% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 16.46. Greif's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Greif (GEF), the current EV-to-FCF is 18.00 as of Jul. 10, 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 $73.60 is trading 22.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $60.27.
GuruFocus considers Greif to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GEF:
EV-to-FCF: 18.00 (19% below median its 10-year median of 22.11)
GF Value™: $60.27 vs. price of $73.60 (22.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.4% above the Packaging & Containers median (#126 of 242)
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 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.
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