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GreifGEF +0.89%69 ROA % is 5.51% as of Jun. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 4.12. GuruFocus rates GEF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $61.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 408 Packaging & Containers companies, Greif ranks better than 72.79% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Greif's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $311 Mil.
Greif's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $5,650 Mil. Therefore, Greif's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.51%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Greif's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
GEF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.99 Med: 4.12 Max: 6.9
Current: 5.59
During the past 13 years, Greif's highest ROA % was 6.90%. The lowest was 1.99%. And the median was 4.12%.
GEF's ROA % is ranked better than 72.79% of 408
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.885
vs GEF: 5.59
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Greif ROA % Related Terms
Greif ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Greif's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Greif's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Greif's ROA % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Greif (GEF) has a ROA % of 5.51% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Greif and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 4.12. Over the past decade, Greif's ROA % has ranged from 1.99 to 6.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Greif ranks #111 out of 408 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is Greif's ROA % too high?
Greif's current ROA % of 5.51% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 4.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.99 to a high of 6.90. The Packaging & Containers industry median ROA % is 2.89. Greif's value of 5.51% is 91% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Greif ranks #111 out of 408 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 ROA % compare to GPK and SLGN?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Greif ranks #111 out of 408 companies for ROA %. This puts Greif in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.89. Greif's value of 5.51% is 91% above this benchmark. Historically, Greif's own ROA % has ranged from 1.99 to 6.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.12 vs. the industry median of 2.89, 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 ROA % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median ROA % among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.89, based on 408 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Greif's current ROA % of 5.51% is 91% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Greif and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median ROA % is 2.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Greif's current ROA % is 5.51%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 4.12. 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 $61.41, compared to a current price of $87.58 — trading 42.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.51%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 4.12 and 91% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.89. Greif's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Greif (GEF), the current ROA % is 5.51% 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 42.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $61.41.
GuruFocus considers Greif to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GEF:
ROA %: 5.51% (34% above median its 10-year median of 4.12)
GF Value™: $61.41 vs. price of $87.58 (42.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 91% above the Packaging & Containers median (#111 of 408)
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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