Greif Inc (GEF-B)

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Greif Inc (GEF-B) is up 5.4% since the beginning of the year. At $78 per share, GEF-B is trading 16.5% below its 52-week high of $93. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GEF-B shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,676.

Greif Inc (GEF-B) has returned 5.39% so far this year and 36.25% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GEF-B has returned 10.06% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 7, 2003, GEF-B's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.29%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Mar 2016 with a return of +38.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -35.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, GEF-B closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 7, 2017 with a return of +18.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 20, 2020 at -14.6%.

Greif Inc has an annualized alpha of 7.80%, beta of 0.93, and R2 of 0.25 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 08, 2003.

• This stock captured 117.45% of S&P 500 Index gains and 104.36% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• 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-B ranks 73 for risk / return — better than 73% 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-B) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Greif Inc provided a 4.26% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.32 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 7 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 63.05%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 356 trading sessions.

The current Greif Inc drawdown is 15.83%.

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.