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At close: Oct 26, 2026, 4:00 PM ET· NYSE · USD
Greif (GEF-B) Stock Checks
How GEF-B measures up against value, income, timing, and long-hold tenets. Every criterion shows the live number and the pass rule. Always free.
Sources Company filings and computed by Tenet Filings and TenetScreens as of How we compute thisNot investment advice
The tenets below and the 0-100 Tenet Score on this report are two separate computations: each tenet runs its own criteria and its own pass rule, while the score is a percentile composite reported as one of four verdict words (Strong, Solid, Mixed or Weak).
2 / 17 qualify todayas of Oct 27, 2026 · computed nightly from our fundamentals DB; point-in-time auditable.
QUALIFIES
2
meet every gate today
BORDERLINE
8
within one input of the gate
FAILS
6
miss at least one gate
UNKNOWN
1
insufficient data to judge
passesfailsborderlineunknown
Value — six classic philosophies
Buffett Qualitydurable moat
✕ FailsFailsROE ≥ 15%(fiscal 2024: its quarters do not line up with its fiscal year)13.6% · ≥ 15.0%
FailsGross margin ≥ 40%(fiscal 2024: its quarters do not line up with its fiscal year)19.7% · ≥ 40.0%
FailsNet margin ≥ 15%(fiscal 2024: its quarters do not line up with its fiscal year)5.4% · ≥ 15.0%
FailsDebt/equity ≤ 0.5(fiscal 2024: its quarters do not line up with its fiscal year)1.22 · ≤ 0.50
FailsGrowing FCF (multi-yr)(fiscal 2019 to 2024)−6.1% per year · > 0
Decided by the pass rule for Buffett Quality.The pass rule for Buffett Quality is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Buffett Quality under The screens ›Today's Buffett Quality list ›
Piotroski F-Scorefinancial strength
✕ 5 / 9PassesReturn on assets positive(fiscal 2024)4.4% · > 0
PassesOperating cash flow positive(fiscal 2024)$356.0M · > 0
FailsReturn on assets improving(fiscal 2024)6.4% → 4.4%
PassesEarnings backed by cash (CFO > net income)(fiscal 2024)$356.0M vs $295.5M
FailsLeverage falling (long-term debt / assets)(fiscal 2024)35.6% → 39.5%
PassesCurrent ratio improving(fiscal 2024)1.46 → 1.53
PassesNo share dilution (≤ +2%)(fiscal 2024)+0.8%
FailsGross margin expanding(fiscal 2024)22.0% → 19.7%
FailsAsset turnover improving(fiscal 2024)0.88 → 0.82
Decided by the pass rule for Piotroski F-Score.The pass rule for Piotroski F-Score is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here. These checks score 5 of 9.Piotroski F-Score under The screens ›Today's Piotroski F-Score list ›
Munger Compoundershigh-ROIC quality
✕ FailsFailsROIC ≥ 15%(fiscal 2024: its quarters do not line up with its fiscal year)8.7% · ≥ 15.0%
PassesNet debt/EBITDA ≤ 3×(fiscal 2024: its quarters do not line up with its fiscal year)1.3× · ≤ 3.0×
FailsAltman Z ≥ 3 (safe zone)(fiscal 2024: its quarters do not line up with its fiscal year)2.06 · ≥ 3.00
Decided by the pass rule for Munger Compounders.The pass rule for Munger Compounders is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Munger Compounders under The screens ›Today's Munger Compounders list ›
Magic FormulaROC + earnings yield (threshold check; full rank needs universe)
✓ QualifiesPassesEBIT > 0(fiscal 2024: its quarters do not line up with its fiscal year)$464.6M · > 0
Unknown — no dataEarnings yield EBIT/EV ≥ 6%— · ≥ 6.0%
PassesReturn on capital ≥ 25%(fiscal 2024: its quarters do not line up with its fiscal year)32.4% · ≥ 25.0%
Decided by the pass rule for Magic Formula.The pass rule for Magic Formula is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page. 1 of 3 carry no data.About this screen ›Today's Magic Formula® list ›
Graham Defensivemargin of safety
~ BorderlinePassesSize: market cap ≥ $2B$3.8B · ≥ $2.0B
FailsCurrent ratio ≥ 2(fiscal 2024: its quarters do not line up with its fiscal year)1.53 · ≥ 2.00
PassesPositive EPS 10y10y
PassesPays a dividend$3.53 · > 0
PassesEPS growth ≥ 3%/yr(fiscal 2019 to 2024)32.1% per year · ≥ 3.0%
Unknown — no dataP/E ≤ 15— · ≤ 15.00
Unknown — no dataP/E × P/B ≤ 22.5— · ≤ 22.50
Decided by the pass rule for Graham Defensive.The pass rule for Graham Defensive is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here. 2 of 7 carry no data.Graham Defensive under The screens ›Today's Graham Defensive list ›
Lynch GARPgrowth at reasonable price (historical-CAGR basis)
— Insufficient inputs (1 of 2 known)Unknown — no dataPEG < 1 (hist. growth)— · < 1.00
FailsEPS growth 10–30%(fiscal 2019 to 2024)32.1% per year · 10.0%–30.0%
Verdict Unknown for this set.Verdict Unknown for this set. 1 of 2 checks below carry data.Lynch GARP under The screens ›Today's Lynch GARP list ›
Income — dividend safety
Income & Dividend Safetycoverage over headline yield
~ BorderlinePassesPays a dividend$3.53 · > 0
PassesYield in a healthy band (not a yield trap)3.1% · 1.0%–8.0%
FailsCovered by free cash flow1.16 · ≥ 1.20
PassesEarnings payout not stretched49.6% · ≤ 75.0%
PassesBalance sheet can sustain the payout1.3× · ≤ 4.0×
FailsAnnual dividend raised 10+ years running (Aristocrat ≥25, King ≥50)5.00 · ≥ 10.00
PassesNo dividend cut in the last 5 yearsNo cut on record
Passes5-year dividend growth ≥ 5%/yr5.0% · ≥ 5.0%
Decided by the pass rule for Income & Dividend Safety.The pass rule for Income & Dividend Safety is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Dividend Growthraises you can count on
~ BorderlinePassesPays a dividend$3.53 · > 0
FailsAnnual dividend raised 10+ years running (Aristocrat ≥25, King ≥50)5.00 · ≥ 10.00
PassesNo dividend cut in the last 5 yearsNo cut on record
Passes5-year dividend growth ≥ 5%/yr5.0% · ≥ 5.0%
FailsCovered by free cash flow1.16 · ≥ 1.20
PassesPayout not stretched49.6% · ≤ 75.0%
Decided by the pass rule for Dividend Growth.The pass rule for Dividend Growth is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Dividend Growth under The screens ›Today's Dividend Growth list ›
Long Hold — quality compounders
Quality Compounderhigh returns, reinvested, few new shares
✕ FailsFailsReturn on invested capital ≥ 15% in 4+ of the last 5 years0 of 3 on file
FailsRevenue compounding ≥ 8%/yr over 5 years3.5% per year · ≥ 8.0%
PassesNot diluting: diluted share count flat-to-down (≤ +1%/yr)−0.3% · ≤ 1.0%
FailsFree cash flow margin ≥ 12%3.1% · ≥ 12.0%
PassesEarnings backed by cash (operating cash flow ≥ net income)1.20 · ≥ 1.00
Reading: holds. Not a gate checkDisciplined buybacks: actively reducing the share count (bonus)reading, not a gate check−0.3%
Decided by the pass rule for Quality Compounder.The pass rule for Quality Compounder is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here. Lines marked as readings are published beside the checks and are not gate checks.Quality Compounder under The screens ›Today's Quality Compounder list ›
Timing — dip & swing receipts
Drawdown Contexta dip, not a collapse
~ BorderlineFailsOff its 52-week high by 8–35% (a dip, not a collapse)1.3% · 8.0%–35.0%
PassesDip within its own normal pullback band0.10
PassesNot past where its dips have historically recovered from−0.14
PassesA dip in an uptrend (above a rising 200-day)93.13
FailsHigher-low structure still intactstructure intact · no higher low
Unknown — no dataClear of the earnings blackout (more than 5 days out)— · > 5.00
Decided by the pass rule for Drawdown Context.The pass rule for Drawdown Context is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page. 1 of 6 carry no data.
Reversal Evidencedaily close onlysigns the pullback is turning
~ BorderlinePassesA bullish MACD cross within 10 sessions7.00 · ≤ 10.00
PassesReclaimed a rising 50-day EMA107.76
FailsPrinted a higher lowno
FailsA volume thrust on the turn (≥ 1.2× normal)1.01 · ≥ 1.20
FailsReversal signals fired: 3 of 4 (MACD·MA·HL·Vol)2.00 · ≥ 3.00
Decided by the pass rule for Reversal Evidence.The pass rule for Reversal Evidence is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Not-a-Value-Trap Gatecheap for a good reason, not a broken one
✕ FailsUnknown — no dataIn the cheap half of its own 5-year valuation range—
PassesEarnings estimates not being cut0.14
FailsReturns on capital not deteriorating0.09
Decided by the pass rule for Not-a-Value-Trap Gate.The pass rule for Not-a-Value-Trap Gate is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page. 1 of 3 carry no data.
Quality Floorpasses the quality/value gate on this dip
~ BorderlinePassesOperating profit is positive(fiscal 2024: its quarters do not line up with its fiscal year)$464.6M · > 0
FailsReturn on invested capital ≥ 10%(fiscal 2024: its quarters do not line up with its fiscal year)8.7% · ≥ 10.0%
PassesA solvent balance sheet (Altman Z ≥ 1.8, net debt/EBITDA ≤ 4)(fiscal 2024: its quarters do not line up with its fiscal year)2.1×
FailsQuality score ≥ 5033.80 · ≥ 50.00
PassesRevenue growing over 5 years(fiscal 2019 to 2024)3.5% per year · > 0
Decided by the pass rule for Quality Floor.The pass rule for Quality Floor is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Qualified Dipa pullback with receipts, not a falling knife
~ BorderlineA research signal from published criteria, not a recommendation.
FailsDrawdown context1.3% off its 52-week high
FailsReversal evidence2 of 4 signals fired
FailsTrap gate1 of 3 held · 1 no data
FailsQuality floor3 of 5 held
Invalidation level (structure break): below this the dip's structure has broken$105.18
Decided by the pass rule for Qualified Dip.The pass rule for Qualified Dip is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Qualified Dip under The screens ›Today's Qualified Dip list ›
Trend Alignmentprice in a confirmed uptrend
✓ QualifiesPassesTrading above its 50-day average108.68
PassesTrading above its 200-day average93.13
Passes50-day average above the 200-day (uptrend stack)108.68
Passes50-day average sloping up0.02 · > 0
Decided by the pass rule for Trend Alignment.The pass rule for Trend Alignment is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Relative Strengthoutperforming, ranked vs the universe
~ BorderlinePasses3-month return in the top half of the universe0.78 · ≥ 0.50
Passes12-minus-1 momentum in the top half of the universe0.90 · ≥ 0.50
FailsRelative strength vs the S&P 500 improving−0.00 · > 0
PassesEarnings estimates being revised up0.14
Decided by the pass rule for Relative Strength.The pass rule for Relative Strength is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Momentum Triggera trigger you can see
✕ FailsPassesMACD above its signal line1.81
PassesBack above the 50-day on a fresh cross (≤10 sessions)7.00
FailsHigher high and higher low (stair-stepping up)higher high · no higher low
FailsA volume thrust on the move (≥ 1.2× normal)1.01 · ≥ 1.20
Decided by the pass rule for Momentum Trigger.The pass rule for Momentum Trigger is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Volatility Regimecontext, not a signal
Context, not scoredAverage daily swing: normal0.03
Volatility band width: mid-range0.59
Distance from its 52-week high: at / near its highs0.01
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Every verdict is auditableEach criterion shows the live number and the pass rule side by side — a receipt, not a rating. Several of these screens publish their rule in full under The screens; each row links to its own section where there is one.
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Unknown ≠ failAn “— Unknown” verdict means the inputs were insufficient: context, not a signal, and never counted as a fail.
Common questions
How many investing rule sets does Greif pass?
Greif qualifies on 2 of 17 rule sets as of 2026-10-27, with 8 borderline and 6 failing.
Does Greif meet the Graham Defensive criteria?
Greif is borderline on the Graham Defensive rule set as of 2026-10-27.
Does Greif meet the Buffett Quality criteria?
Greif fails the Buffett Quality rule set as of 2026-10-27.
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