GREIF, INC — Financial Data
Annual figures from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings (10-K)
These figures are extracted directly from XBRL-tagged financial statements that GREIF, INC filed with the SEC as part of its annual 10-K reports. XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) is a structured data format the SEC requires for machine-readable financial disclosures. Values shown are as reported — negative figures indicate a loss and are shown in red.
Revenue (Net Sales)
Net sales revenue — gross revenue less returns, allowances, and discounts. Used by many manufacturers and retailers as the primary top-line figure.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2017 | Oct 31, 2017 | $968.10M | Dec 20, 2017 |
| FY2017 | Jul 31, 2017 | $961.80M | Dec 20, 2017 |
| FY2017 | Apr 30, 2017 | $887.40M | Dec 20, 2017 |
| FY2017 | Jan 31, 2017 | $820.90M | Dec 20, 2017 |
| FY2017 | Oct 31, 2016 | $867.60M | Dec 20, 2017 |
| FY2017 | Jul 31, 2016 | $845.00M | Dec 20, 2017 |
| FY2017 | Apr 30, 2016 | $839.60M | Dec 20, 2017 |
| FY2017 | Jan 31, 2016 | $771.40M | Dec 20, 2017 |
| FY2016 | Oct 31, 2015 | $868.50M | Dec 21, 2016 |
| FY2016 | Jul 31, 2015 | $930.00M | Dec 21, 2016 |
Gross Profit
Revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS). Gross profit shows how much revenue remains to cover operating expenses, R&D, and administrative costs before calculating operating income.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $1.07B | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | $1.15B | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2022 | $1.29B | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2023 | Oct 31, 2021 | $1.09B | Dec 18, 2023 |
| FY2020 | Oct 31, 2020 | $231.70M | Dec 17, 2020 |
| FY2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | $219.70M | Dec 17, 2020 |
| FY2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | $240.70M | Dec 17, 2020 |
| FY2020 | Jan 31, 2020 | $222.60M | Dec 17, 2020 |
| FY2020 | Oct 31, 2019 | $259.00M | Dec 17, 2020 |
| FY2020 | Jul 31, 2019 | $279.40M | Dec 17, 2020 |
Net Income
The bottom-line profit — what remains after all operating expenses, interest, taxes, and other costs are deducted. A negative value means the company reported a net loss for the year.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $268.80M | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | $359.20M | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2022 | $376.70M | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2023 | Oct 31, 2021 | $390.70M | Dec 18, 2023 |
| FY2020 | Oct 31, 2020 | $44.40M | Dec 17, 2020 |
| FY2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | $20.70M | Dec 17, 2020 |
| FY2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | $11.40M | Dec 17, 2020 |
| FY2020 | Jan 31, 2020 | $32.30M | Dec 17, 2020 |
| FY2020 | Oct 31, 2019 | $65.00M | Dec 17, 2020 |
| FY2020 | Jul 31, 2019 | $62.70M | Dec 17, 2020 |
Operating Income
Profit from core business operations before interest expense and income taxes (also known as EBIT). Excludes non-operating items, making it a cleaner measure of operational efficiency than net income.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $464.60M | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | $605.50M | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2022 | $621.20M | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2023 | Oct 31, 2021 | $585.20M | Dec 18, 2023 |
| FY2022 | Oct 31, 2020 | $304.90M | Dec 16, 2022 |
| FY2021 | Oct 31, 2019 | $399.10M | Dec 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Oct 31, 2018 | $370.50M | Dec 17, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Oct 31, 2017 | $299.50M | Dec 18, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Oct 31, 2016 | $225.60M | Dec 20, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Oct 31, 2015 | $192.80M | Dec 20, 2017 |
SG&A Expense
Selling, general, and administrative expenses — the overhead costs of running the business, including salaries, marketing, legal fees, and corporate office costs. Excludes COGS and R&D.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $634.50M | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | $549.10M | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2022 | $581.00M | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2023 | Oct 31, 2021 | $565.90M | Dec 18, 2023 |
| FY2022 | Oct 31, 2020 | $516.00M | Dec 16, 2022 |
| FY2021 | Oct 31, 2019 | $507.40M | Dec 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Oct 31, 2018 | $397.20M | Dec 17, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Oct 31, 2017 | $379.70M | Dec 18, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Oct 31, 2016 | $376.80M | Dec 20, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Oct 31, 2015 | $413.20M | Dec 20, 2017 |
Operating Cash Flow
Cash generated from core business operations — a more reliable measure of financial health than net income because it strips out non-cash items like depreciation and one-time charges.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $356.00M | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | $649.50M | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2022 | $657.50M | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2023 | Oct 31, 2021 | $396.00M | Dec 18, 2023 |
| FY2022 | Oct 31, 2020 | $454.70M | Dec 16, 2022 |
| FY2021 | Oct 31, 2019 | $389.50M | Dec 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Oct 31, 2018 | $253.00M | Dec 17, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Oct 31, 2017 | $305.00M | Dec 18, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Oct 31, 2016 | $301.00M | Dec 20, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Oct 31, 2015 | $206.30M | Dec 20, 2017 |
Capital Expenditures (Capex)
Cash spent on acquiring or upgrading physical assets — property, equipment, and infrastructure. High capex businesses include manufacturing, telecom, and energy companies.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2019 | Oct 31, 2019 | $156.80M | Dec 18, 2019 |
| FY2019 | Oct 31, 2018 | $140.20M | Dec 18, 2019 |
| FY2019 | Oct 31, 2017 | $96.80M | Dec 18, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Oct 31, 2016 | $100.10M | Dec 20, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Oct 31, 2015 | $135.80M | Dec 20, 2017 |
| FY2016 | Oct 31, 2014 | $137.90M | Dec 21, 2016 |
| FY2015 | Oct 31, 2013 | $136.40M | Dec 21, 2015 |
| FY2014 | Oct 31, 2012 | $166.00M | Jan 21, 2015 |
| FY2012 | Jul 31, 2012 | ($125.60M) | Dec 26, 2012 |
| FY2012 | Apr 30, 2012 | ($80.70M) | Dec 26, 2012 |
Total Assets
The total value of everything the company owns or controls — cash, investments, receivables, property, equipment, and intangibles. Reported as of fiscal year end.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $6.65B | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | $5.96B | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | $5.47B | Dec 18, 2023 |
| FY2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | $5.82B | Dec 16, 2022 |
| FY2022 | Oct 31, 2020 | $5.51B | Dec 16, 2022 |
| FY2021 | Oct 31, 2019 | $5.43B | Dec 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Oct 31, 2018 | $3.19B | Dec 17, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Oct 31, 2017 | $3.23B | Dec 18, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Oct 31, 2016 | $3.15B | Dec 20, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Oct 31, 2015 | $3.32B | Dec 20, 2017 |
Stockholders Equity
The net worth attributable to shareholders: total assets minus total liabilities. Also called book value. Can be negative if liabilities exceed assets, which is common in capital-intensive industries.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $2.08B | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | $1.95B | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | $1.76B | Dec 18, 2023 |
| FY2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | $1.51B | Dec 16, 2022 |
| FY2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | $1.15B | Dec 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Oct 31, 2019 | $1.13B | Dec 17, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Oct 31, 2018 | $1.11B | Dec 18, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Oct 31, 2017 | $1.01B | Dec 20, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Oct 31, 2016 | $947.40M | Dec 20, 2017 |
| FY2016 | Oct 31, 2015 | $1.02B | Dec 21, 2016 |
Goodwill
An intangible asset representing the premium paid above fair value when acquiring another company. A large goodwill balance signals a history of acquisitions at premium prices.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $1.95B | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | $1.69B | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2022 | $1.46B | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2023 | Oct 31, 2021 | $1.52B | Dec 18, 2023 |
| FY2022 | Oct 31, 2020 | $1.52B | Dec 16, 2022 |
| FY2021 | Oct 31, 2019 | $1.52B | Dec 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Oct 31, 2018 | $776.00M | Dec 17, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Oct 31, 2017 | $785.40M | Dec 18, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Oct 31, 2016 | $786.40M | Dec 20, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Oct 31, 2015 | $807.10M | Dec 20, 2017 |
Retained Earnings
Cumulative net income kept by the company rather than distributed as dividends. A growing retained earnings balance indicates consistent profitability; a deficit indicates cumulative losses.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $2.49B | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | $2.34B | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | $2.10B | Dec 18, 2023 |
| FY2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | $1.83B | Dec 16, 2022 |
| FY2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | $1.54B | Dec 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Oct 31, 2019 | $1.54B | Dec 17, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Oct 31, 2018 | $1.47B | Dec 18, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Oct 31, 2017 | $1.36B | Dec 20, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Oct 31, 2016 | $1.34B | Dec 20, 2017 |
| FY2016 | Oct 31, 2015 | $1.38B | Dec 21, 2016 |
Cash & Equivalents
Highly liquid assets the company holds — cash on hand, bank balances, and short-term investments with maturities of three months or less. A key indicator of short-term financial health.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $197.70M | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | $180.90M | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | $147.10M | Dec 18, 2023 |
| FY2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | $124.60M | Dec 16, 2022 |
| FY2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | $105.90M | Dec 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Oct 31, 2019 | $77.30M | Dec 17, 2020 |
| FY2020 | Oct 31, 2018 | $94.20M | Dec 17, 2020 |
| FY2020 | Oct 31, 2017 | $142.30M | Dec 17, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Oct 31, 2016 | $103.70M | Dec 18, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Oct 31, 2015 | $106.20M | Dec 20, 2018 |
Long-Term Debt
Debt obligations due more than one year from the balance sheet date — bonds, term loans, and notes payable. High long-term debt relative to equity can signal elevated financial leverage.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $2.73B | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | $2.22B | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | $1.92B | Dec 18, 2023 |
| FY2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | $2.19B | Dec 16, 2022 |
| FY2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | $2.47B | Dec 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Oct 31, 2019 | $2.76B | Dec 17, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Oct 31, 2018 | $907.60M | Dec 18, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Oct 31, 2017 | $959.20M | Dec 20, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Oct 31, 2016 | $974.60M | Dec 20, 2017 |
| FY2016 | Oct 31, 2015 | $1.15B | Dec 21, 2016 |
Dividends Paid
Cash dividends distributed to common shareholders during the period. Shown as a positive value despite being a cash outflow in the SEC filing.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $121.00M | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | $116.50M | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2024 | Oct 31, 2022 | $111.30M | Dec 23, 2024 |
| FY2023 | Oct 31, 2021 | $105.80M | Dec 18, 2023 |
| FY2022 | Oct 31, 2020 | $104.30M | Dec 16, 2022 |
| FY2021 | Oct 31, 2019 | $104.00M | Dec 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Oct 31, 2018 | $100.00M | Dec 17, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Oct 31, 2017 | $98.60M | Dec 18, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Oct 31, 2016 | $98.70M | Dec 20, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Oct 31, 2015 | $98.70M | Dec 20, 2017 |