Greif Profit Margin

Greif (GEF) currently reports a profit margin of 7.56% as of May 2026. That compares with 3.74% in the prior-year period — up 102.2% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.42%. Use the charts on this page to explore Greif's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Greif's profit margin increased from 3.74% to 7.56% — a 102.2% year-over-year increase (period ending May 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Greif's profit margin of 7.56% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.42%. That is roughly 27.5% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Greif's current 7.56% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 10.42%) and against GEF's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 7.56%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 10.42%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Greif, and consider following GEF for alerts when major investors trade the stock.