Greif Bros Corporation
Greif, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells industrial packaging products and services worldwide. It operates in four segments: Customized Polymer Solutions; Durable Metal Solutions; Sustainable Fiber Solutions; and Integrated Solutions. The Customized Polymer Solutions segment produces and sells polymer-based packaging products, such as plastic drums, rigid intermediate bulk … Read more
Greif Bros Corporation (GEF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of October 2025: $3.07 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Greif Bros Corporation (GEF) has net assets worth $3.07 Billion USD as of October 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($5.50 Billion) and total liabilities ($2.43 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $3.07 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 55.82% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 7.46% |
| 5-Year Change | 90.33% |
| 10-Year Change | 207.64% |
| Growth Volatility | 10.83 |
Greif Bros Corporation - Net Assets Trend (1994–2025)
This chart illustrates how Greif Bros Corporation's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Greif Bros Corporation (1994–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Greif Bros Corporation from 1994 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | $3.04 Billion | +35.48% |
| 2024-10-31 | $2.25 Billion | +6.43% |
| 2023-10-31 | $2.11 Billion | +16.66% |
| 2022-10-31 | $1.81 Billion | +13.15% |
| 2021-10-31 | $1.60 Billion | +31.05% |
| 2020-10-31 | $1.22 Billion | +0.68% |
| 2019-10-31 | $1.21 Billion | +1.91% |
| 2018-10-31 | $1.19 Billion | +10.26% |
| 2017-10-31 | $1.08 Billion | +9.02% |
| 2016-10-31 | $989.70 Million | -6.62% |
| 2015-10-31 | $1.06 Billion | -13.35% |
| 2014-10-31 | $1.22 Billion | -12.50% |
| 2013-10-31 | $1.40 Billion | +5.88% |
| 2012-10-31 | $1.32 Billion | -5.16% |
| 2011-10-31 | $1.39 Billion | +2.72% |
| 2010-10-31 | $1.36 Billion | +22.48% |
| 2009-10-31 | $1.11 Billion | +4.44% |
| 2008-10-31 | $1.06 Billion | +5.29% |
| 2007-10-31 | $1.01 Billion | +18.55% |
| 2006-10-31 | $848.89 Million | +15.88% |
| 2005-10-31 | $732.58 Million | +16.13% |
| 2004-10-31 | $630.82 Million | +9.81% |
| 2003-10-31 | $574.45 Million | +0.70% |
| 2002-10-31 | $570.47 Million | -2.80% |
| 2001-10-31 | $586.91 Million | +8.18% |
| 2000-10-31 | $542.51 Million | +11.18% |
| 1999-10-31 | $487.98 Million | +17.05% |
| 1998-10-31 | $416.90 Million | +4.20% |
| 1997-10-31 | $400.10 Million | -0.12% |
| 1996-10-31 | $400.60 Million | +7.54% |
| 1995-10-31 | $372.50 Million | +13.94% |
| 1994-10-31 | $326.94 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Greif Bros Corporation's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 893.5% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (October 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $3.19 Billion | 109.61% |
| Common Stock | $247.30 Million | 8.48% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-250.80 Million | -8.60% |
| Total Equity | $2.91 Billion | 100.00% |
Greif Bros Corporation Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Greif Bros Corporation ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
THK Co. Ltd
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$2.23 Billion |
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Van Lanschot NV
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$2.23 Billion |
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Immunovant Inc
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$2.23 Billion |
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Hillenbrand Inc
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$2.23 Billion |
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FOUR CORNERS PROPERTY TR.
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$2.23 Billion |
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COCA-COLA BOTTLERS JAP.H.
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$2.23 Billion |
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Nordstrom Inc
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$2.23 Billion |
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EO Technics Co. Ltd
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$2.23 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Greif Bros Corporation's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 2,082,400,000 to 2,914,899,999, a change of 832,499,999 (40.0%).
- Net income of 840,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 101,100,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 8,072,727 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 104,300,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $840.00 Million | +28.82% |
| Dividends Paid | $101.10 Million | -3.47% |
| Share Repurchases | $8.07 Million | -0.28% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $104.30 Million | +3.58% |
| Other Changes | $-2.63 Million | -0.09% |
| Total Change | $- | 39.98% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Greif Bros Corporation's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 1.08x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 10.66x to 1.08x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-10-31 | $6.21 | $66.16 | x |
| 1995-10-31 | $8.14 | $66.16 | x |
| 1996-10-31 | $6.94 | $66.16 | x |
| 1997-10-31 | $6.90 | $66.16 | x |
| 1998-10-31 | $7.19 | $66.16 | x |
| 1999-10-31 | $8.45 | $66.16 | x |
| 2000-10-31 | $9.56 | $66.16 | x |
| 2001-10-31 | $10.35 | $66.16 | x |
| 2002-10-31 | $10.05 | $66.16 | x |
| 2003-10-31 | $10.25 | $66.16 | x |
| 2004-10-31 | $11.01 | $66.16 | x |
| 2005-10-31 | $12.56 | $66.16 | x |
| 2006-10-31 | $14.37 | $66.16 | x |
| 2007-10-31 | $17.04 | $66.16 | x |
| 2008-10-31 | $18.02 | $66.16 | x |
| 2009-10-31 | $18.84 | $66.16 | x |
| 2010-10-31 | $28.59 | $66.16 | x |
| 2011-10-31 | $29.43 | $66.16 | x |
| 2012-10-31 | $27.88 | $66.16 | x |
| 2013-10-31 | $29.41 | $66.16 | x |
| 2014-10-31 | $25.66 | $66.16 | x |
| 2015-10-31 | $22.18 | $66.16 | x |
| 2016-10-31 | $19.81 | $66.16 | x |
| 2017-10-31 | $21.13 | $66.16 | x |
| 2018-10-31 | $23.09 | $66.16 | x |
| 2019-10-31 | $23.50 | $66.16 | x |
| 2020-10-31 | $23.81 | $66.16 | x |
| 2021-10-31 | $31.12 | $66.16 | x |
| 2022-10-31 | $36.24 | $66.16 | x |
| 2023-10-31 | $41.03 | $66.16 | x |
| 2024-10-31 | $44.02 | $66.16 | x |
| 2025-10-31 | $61.24 | $66.16 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Greif Bros Corporation utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 28.82%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 19.58%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.74x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.98x
- Recent ROE (28.82%) is above the historical average (12.99%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 10.32% | 5.68% | 1.42x | 1.28x | $1.06 Million |
| 1995 | 16.13% | 8.36% | 1.54x | 1.26x | $22.85 Million |
| 1996 | 10.66% | 6.70% | 1.24x | 1.28x | $2.64 Million |
| 1997 | 4.52% | 2.79% | 1.18x | 1.37x | $-21.91 Million |
| 1998 | 7.94% | 4.13% | 0.97x | 1.99x | $-8.59 Million |
| 1999 | 10.53% | 6.27% | 0.90x | 1.87x | $2.57 Million |
| 2000 | 13.97% | 8.15% | 0.99x | 1.73x | $21.54 Million |
| 2001 | 15.14% | 6.10% | 0.82x | 3.03x | $30.14 Million |
| 2002 | 5.44% | 1.90% | 0.93x | 3.09x | $-25.93 Million |
| 2003 | 1.66% | 0.50% | 1.05x | 3.20x | $-47.76 Million |
| 2004 | 7.59% | 2.16% | 1.22x | 2.88x | $-15.14 Million |
| 2005 | 14.32% | 4.32% | 1.29x | 2.58x | $31.57 Million |
| 2006 | 16.84% | 5.41% | 1.20x | 2.59x | $57.72 Million |
| 2007 | 15.64% | 4.71% | 1.25x | 2.65x | $56.38 Million |
| 2008 | 22.20% | 6.21% | 1.38x | 2.60x | $128.77 Million |
| 2009 | 10.06% | 3.96% | 0.99x | 2.57x | $686.50K |
| 2010 | 15.49% | 6.07% | 1.00x | 2.56x | $74.46 Million |
| 2011 | 12.65% | 4.15% | 1.01x | 3.02x | $36.88 Million |
| 2012 | 9.55% | 2.95% | 1.11x | 2.92x | $-5.94 Million |
| 2013 | 10.54% | 3.38% | 1.12x | 2.78x | $7.50 Million |
| 2014 | 7.48% | 2.16% | 1.16x | 3.00x | $-30.82 Million |
| 2015 | 6.78% | 1.99% | 1.09x | 3.13x | $-34.09 Million |
| 2016 | 7.91% | 2.25% | 1.05x | 3.35x | $-19.84 Million |
| 2017 | 11.73% | 3.26% | 1.13x | 3.20x | $17.51 Million |
| 2018 | 18.90% | 5.41% | 1.21x | 2.88x | $98.62 Million |
| 2019 | 15.09% | 3.72% | 0.85x | 4.79x | $57.69 Million |
| 2020 | 9.44% | 2.41% | 0.82x | 4.78x | $-6.42 Million |
| 2021 | 25.80% | 7.03% | 0.96x | 3.84x | $239.27 Million |
| 2022 | 21.39% | 5.93% | 1.16x | 3.11x | $200.57 Million |
| 2023 | 18.44% | 6.88% | 0.88x | 3.06x | $164.41 Million |
| 2024 | 12.77% | 6.14% | 0.65x | 3.19x | $57.72 Million |
| 2025 | 28.82% | 19.58% | 0.74x | 1.98x | $548.51 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Greif Bros Corporation's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Packaging & Containers
- Average net assets among peers: $2,505,488,775
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -21.89%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greif Bros Corporation (GEF) | $3.07 Billion | 10.32% | 0.79x | $2.23 Billion |
| Alliance Creative Group, Inc (ACGX) | $2.12 Million | 12.57% | 1.98x | $208.71K |
| Advanced Container Technologies Inc (ACTX) | $970.86K | -145.07% | 1.77x | $670.31 |
| Ardagh Metal Packaging SA (AMBP) | $286.00 Million | -73.43% | 17.62x | $605.72 Million |
| Amcor PLC (AMCR) | $11.74 Billion | 4.35% | 2.16x | $18.72 Billion |
| Avery Dennison Corp (AVY) | $1.36 Billion | -54.80% | 2.67x | $13.11 Billion |
| Ball Corporation (BALL) | $3.30 Billion | 7.98% | 3.91x | $16.41 Billion |
| Berry Global Group Inc (BERY) | $-128.00 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $7.83 Billion |
| Cascades Inc (CADNF) | $1.96 Billion | 10.12% | 1.77x | $571.95 Million |
| CCL Industries Inc (CCDBF) | $3.28 Billion | 16.14% | 1.24x | $7.23 Billion |
| Crown Holdings Inc (CCK) | $3.25 Billion | 3.23% | 2.83x | $11.67 Billion |