GEF Greif PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Apr 21, 2025, the Greif stock's PE ratio is 14.06. This takes into account the latest EPS of $3.64 and stock price of $51.18. The PE ratio marks a decrease of 2.4% from its last 4 quarters average of 14.4.

GEF PE ratio history

How has GEF's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Greif has averaged 19.68 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 14.06 is 29% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, GEF's PE ratio peaked in the Jan 2016 quarter at 50.83, when the price was $26.43 and the EPS was $0.52. The lowest point was in the Apr 2023 quarter, when it reached 8.33 with a price of $62.79 and an EPS of $7.54.

Today
14.46
Average
19.68
Median
14.75
Minimum
8.33
Maximum
50.83

Greif PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 63.69% in 2020

Maximum annual decrease: -55.64% in 2021

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 13.4 31.24% $62.44 $4.66
2023 10.21 -1.92% $63.5 $6.22
2022 10.41 5.79% $66.21 $6.36
2021 9.84 -55.64% $64.68 $6.57
2020 22.18 63.69% $40.59 $1.83
2019 13.55 1.96% $39.17 $2.89
2018 13.29 -51.66% $47.3 $3.56
2017 27.49 -24.91% $55.53 $2.02
2016 36.61 37.37% $46.86 $1.28
2015 26.65 -5.63% $32.78 $1.23
2014 28.24 30.38% $44.06 $1.56
2013 21.66 4.79% $53.49 $2.47
2012 20.67 38.45% $41.96 $2.03
2011 14.93 -11.55% $44.78 $3
2010 16.88 -39.76% $58.74 $3.48

Greif PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Jan 2025 16.82 25.52% $61.22 $3.64
Oct 2024 13.4 -6.75% $62.44 $4.66
Jul 2024 14.37 10.2% $66.68 $4.64
Apr 2024 13.04 21.64% $61.28 $4.7
Jan 2024 10.72 5% $62.61 $5.84
Oct 2023 10.21 -7.1% $63.5 $6.22
Jul 2023 10.99 31.93% $73.97 $6.73
Apr 2023 8.33 -9.75% $62.79 $7.54
Jan 2023 9.23 -11.34% $71.43 $7.74
Oct 2022 10.41 -5.36% $66.21 $6.36
Jul 2022 11 7.63% $70.62 $6.42
Apr 2022 10.22 9.54% $60.68 $5.94
Jan 2022 9.33 -5.18% $59.16 $6.34
Oct 2021 9.84 -9.89% $64.68 $6.57
Jul 2021 10.92 -27.83% $60.62 $5.55

GEF average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of GEF for the past years

The current PE ratio of GEF is higher than its 3 and 5-year averages, but it is lower than its 10-year average.

3-year avg
11.56
5-year avg
13.04
10-year avg
19.68
15-year avg
19.92

GEF PE vs peers

What is GEF's PE ratio compared to its peers

GEF's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks CCK and SLGN. Greif is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (14.06) than its peers average of 25.6.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
GEF Greif Inc 14.46 $2.5B
SLGN Silgan Holdings Inc 19.65 $5.44B
CCK Crown Holdings Inc 24.4 $10.21B
SON Sonoco Products Co 27.1 $4.42B
TRS Trimas Corp 34.73 $845.75M
CYRX Cryoport Inc N/A $278.5M

Frequently asked questions

What is Greif's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for GEF stock is 14.06 as of Apr 21, 2025.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Greif (GEF)?

The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for GEF stock is 11.56.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Greif (GEF)?

The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for GEF stock is 13.04.

What is the highest PE ratio for GEF?

Over the last ten years, the Jan 2016 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 50.83.

How does the current PE ratio for GEF compare to its historical average?

GEF's price to earnings ratio is currently 29% below its 10-year historical average.

How is GEF's PE ratio calculated (Greif PE ratio formula)?

You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 21, 2025), Greif's share price is $51.18. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jan 2025 is $3.64. Therefore, Greif's PE ratio for today is 14.06. PE RATIO(14.06) = STOCK PRICE($51.18) / TTM EPS($3.64)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.