GEF
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Greif, Inc. (GEF) closed at $68.91 as of 2026-06-19, trading 14.2% above its 200-week moving average of $60.35. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 12.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 54, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.95 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1533 weeks of data, GEF has crossed below its 200-week moving average 31 times. On average, these episodes lasted 17 weeks. Historically, investors who bought GEF at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +10.5%.
With a market cap of $3.9 billion, GEF is a mid-cap stock. The stock trades at 1.1x book value.
Over the past 29.4 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in GEF would have grown to $1060, compared to $1565 for the S&P 500. GEF has returned 8.4% annualized vs 9.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -12.9% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: GEF vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After GEF Crosses Below the Line?
Across 31 historical episodes, buying GEF when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +11.5% after 12 months (median +13.0%), compared to +12.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +17.7% vs +20.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment GEF crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. Between earnings dates, FCF is constant — so the score is purely a function of stock price. The levels below show at what prices GEF would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where GEF's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report (date TBD — last report: 2026-03-31).
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $62.47 | Unusually cheap — potential buy zone |
| Value | +1σ | $64.39 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $66.44 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $68.61 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | $70.94 | Unusually expensive — potential trim zone |
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are reference points for identifying potential swing trade opportunities, not buy/sell signals. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from GEF's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. They are starting points for research, not buy or sell signals. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
GEF has crossed below its 200-week MA 31 times with an average 1-year return of +10.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1997 | Jun 1997 | 13 | 15.7% | +27.8% | +1005.8% |
| Jun 1997 | Jul 1997 | 1 | 1.4% | +40.0% | +1026.0% |
| Oct 1998 | Oct 1998 | 2 | 9.1% | +4.5% | +996.7% |
| Nov 1998 | Nov 1998 | 2 | 3.0% | -2.7% | +908.2% |
| Dec 1998 | Dec 1999 | 54 | 27.8% | -5.8% | +946.2% |
| Jan 2000 | Feb 2000 | 6 | 7.5% | -8.2% | +967.5% |
| May 2000 | May 2000 | 1 | 2.5% | +5.4% | +949.5% |
| Jun 2000 | Jun 2000 | 1 | 4.3% | +7.4% | +967.7% |
| Jul 2000 | Sep 2000 | 10 | 14.9% | +6.8% | +958.4% |
| Dec 2000 | Jun 2001 | 26 | 21.6% | +0.6% | +937.6% |
| Jul 2001 | Jul 2001 | 1 | 0.4% | +13.3% | +909.4% |
| Sep 2001 | Dec 2001 | 13 | 21.9% | -0.4% | +1009.2% |
| Jul 2002 | Sep 2003 | 63 | 38.3% | -11.0% | +1037.9% |
| Oct 2008 | May 2009 | 30 | 41.2% | +31.3% | +196.0% |
| Jun 2009 | Jul 2009 | 4 | 6.4% | +41.4% | +198.7% |
| Feb 2010 | Feb 2010 | 2 | 0.9% | +38.7% | +159.2% |
| Aug 2011 | Jan 2012 | 24 | 17.2% | -16.9% | +132.2% |
| Feb 2012 | Mar 2012 | 1 | 2.1% | +8.1% | +138.5% |
| May 2012 | Feb 2013 | 39 | 16.1% | +16.8% | +154.9% |
| Apr 2013 | May 2013 | 4 | 6.7% | +16.7% | +142.5% |
| Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 | 1 | 0.4% | -3.6% | +123.9% |
| Aug 2014 | Dec 2014 | 16 | 10.8% | -36.6% | +124.3% |
| Jan 2015 | Jul 2016 | 81 | 42.2% | -31.0% | +137.1% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2019 | 53 | 28.9% | +3.6% | +106.7% |
| Dec 2019 | Oct 2020 | 41 | 41.0% | +13.1% | +98.4% |
| Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | 1 | 4.6% | +64.3% | +104.5% |
| Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 | 2 | 3.0% | +17.0% | +28.5% |
| Dec 2024 | Dec 2024 | 1 | 0.5% | +18.0% | +21.4% |
| Jan 2025 | Jan 2025 | 1 | 3.8% | +28.6% | +25.1% |
| Feb 2025 | Jun 2025 | 15 | 14.4% | +29.0% | +21.1% |
| Sep 2025 | Nov 2025 | 8 | 4.7% | N/A | +19.6% |
| Average | 17 | — | +10.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GEF below its 200-week moving average?
No. Greif, Inc. (GEF) is currently 14.2% above its 200-week moving average of $60.35. It would need to fall to $60.35 to cross below the line.
What is GEF's 200-week moving average price?
Greif, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $60.35 as of 2026-06-19. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when GEF drops below its 200-week moving average?
GEF has crossed below its 200-week moving average 31 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +10.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 17 weeks on average.
Is GEF a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about GEF as of 2026-06-19: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 54. Price-to-book is 1.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does GEF compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 29.4 years, $100 invested in GEF would have grown to $1060, compared to $1565 for the S&P 500. That's 8.4% annualized vs 9.8% for the index. GEF has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does GEF pay a dividend?
Yes. Greif, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 325.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-06-19