Why Greif (GEF) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
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Why Investors Should Pay Attention to This Value Stock
Finding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value, are what value investors like to focus on. So, the Value Style Score takes into account ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, and Price/Cash Flow to highlight the most attractive and discounted stocks.
Greif (GEF)
Delaware, OH-based Greif is a leading global producer of industrial packaging products and services with manufacturing facilities located in over 40 countries. It offers a comprehensive line of rigid industrial packaging products and containerboard and corrugated products for niche markets in North America. It is also a leading global producer of flexible intermediate bulk containers.
GEF sits at a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), holds a Value Style Score of A, and has a VGM Score of A. Compared to the Containers - Paper and Packaging industry's P/E of 10.3X, shares of Greif are trading at a forward P/E of 7.4X. GEF also has a PEG Ratio of 0.7, a Price/Cash Flow ratio of 5.1X, and a Price/Sales ratio of 0.4X.
Value investors don't just pay attention to a company's valuation ratios; positive earnings play a crucial role, too. Two analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2022. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.35 to $8.01 per share. GEF has an average earnings surprise of 22.4%.
Investors should take the time to consider GEF for their portfolios due to its solid Zacks Ranks, notable earnings and valuation metrics, and impressive Value and VGM Style Scores.
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