Is Greif, Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

As of 17 October 2025, Greif, Inc. has moved from an expensive to a fair valuation grade. The company appears fairly valued based on its current metrics, which include a P/E ratio of 19, an EV to EBITDA ratio of 10.25, and a Price to Book Value of 2.40. In comparison to peers, Owens Corning has a P/E of 15.01, while Crown Holdings, Inc. has a higher P/E of 20.36, indicating that Greif is positioned competitively within its industry.
Recent stock performance shows that Greif has underperformed against the S&P 500, with a year-to-date return of -3.44% compared to the S&P's 13.30%. Over the past five years, however, Greif has achieved a return of 37.10%, which suggests potential for recovery and growth relative to the broader market.