Greif, Inc. (GEF)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Greif, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Greif, Inc. (GEF) has returned -0.10% so far this year and 26.18% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GEF has returned 11.27% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 28, 1996, GEF's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.04%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +36.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -38.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, GEF closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 7, 2017 with a return of +18.3%, while the worst single day was Dec 20, 2018 at -18.0%.

Greif, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 5.54%, beta of 0.94, and R² of 0.25 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 29, 1996.

• R² of 0.25 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

GEF ranks 68 for risk / return — better than 68% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Greif, Inc. (GEF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Greif, Inc. provided a 3.31% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.22 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 16 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Greif, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Greif, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Greif, Inc. was 62.66%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 522 trading sessions.

The current Greif, Inc. drawdown is 11.96%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Greif, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Greif, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.