Is Greif, Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

As of 17 October 2025, Greif, Inc. moved from expensive to fair in its valuation grade. The company appears fairly valued based on its current metrics, with a P/E ratio of 19, a Price to Book Value of 2.40, and an EV to EBITDA of 10.25. In comparison to peers, Owens Corning has a P/E of 15.01 and an EV to EBITDA of 8.72, while Crown Holdings, Inc. is rated attractive with a P/E of 20.36 and an EV to EBITDA of 10.30.
Despite its fair valuation, Greif, Inc. has underperformed against the S&P 500 over the longer term, with a 1-year return of -9.48% compared to the S&P 500's 14.08%, and a 3-year return of -5.52% against the S&P 500's impressive 81.19%. This suggests that while the stock is fairly valued, its recent performance may raise concerns for potential investors.