Greif (GEF) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Aug. 20, 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 Moat Score?

Greif GEF +0.89% 69 Moat Score is 6 as of Aug. 20, 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. Among 424 Packaging & Containers companies, Greif ranks better than 99.53% on this metric.

Greif has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Greif has Narrow Moat: Greif Inc benefits from economies of scale and a strong distribution network in the industrial packaging sector. While it has a solid market position, it lacks significant customer switching costs and brand strength to warrant a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Greif might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Greif  (NYSE:GEF) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Greif Moat Score Related Terms

GEF vs GPK, SLGN, AMBP: Moat Score Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Greif's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Greif's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Greif's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Greif (GEF) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Greif ranks #2 out of 424 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is Greif's Moat Score too high?
Greif's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Greif ranks #2 out of 424 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Moat Score compare to GPK and SLGN?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Greif ranks #2 out of 424 companies for Moat Score. This places Greif in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Greif's current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Greif (GEF), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Aug. 20, 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:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • 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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