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Correction of Errors and Restatement - Stated and Corrected Balances of Previous Years (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2012
Jul. 31, 2012
Apr. 30, 2012
Jan. 31, 2012
Oct. 31, 2011
Jul. 31, 2011
Apr. 30, 2011
Jan. 31, 2011
Apr. 30, 2012
Jul. 31, 2012
Oct. 31, 2012
Oct. 31, 2011
Oct. 31, 2010
Oct. 31, 2009
Net Sales $ 1,075.6 $ 1,102.9 $ 1,098.2 $ 992.8 $ 1,131.6 $ 1,121.9 $ 1,050.8 $ 943.9     $ 4,269.5 $ 4,248.2 $ 3,461.8  
Cost of products sold   900.7 892.7 815.4   911.1 843.9 768.3     3,489.8 3,449.8 2,760.4  
Gross profit 194.6 202.2 205.5 177.4 205.0 210.8 206.9 175.6     779.7 798.4 701.4  
Selling, general and administrative expenses   116.4 119.1 113.1   110.4 114.5 107.5     469.4 453.3 365.1  
(Gain) on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, net                     (7.6) (16.1) (11.4)  
Operating profit   85.2 78.3 56.5   106.2 90.3 67.2     284.5 330.7 321.0  
Interest expense, net   21.9 23.3 22.9   17.5 17.7 15.9     89.9 76.0 65.5  
Income before income tax expense and equity earnings of unconsolidated affilitates, net   65.1 52.3 33.8   84.2 65.3 53.2     187.1 240.6 248.4  
Income tax expense     15.1 11.0   17.3 90.3 13.1     56.8 65.0 43.5  
Net income 29.6 40.0 39.2 22.8 20.9 68.4 50.5 40.6 62.0 102.0 131.6 180.4 208.5  
Net (income) loss attibutable to noncontrolling interests   1.5 (0.2) 1.1   2.4 0.2 0.2     (5.5) (2.9) (5.7)  
Net income attributable to Greif, Inc. 26.5 38.5 39.4 21.7 20.8 66.0 50.3 40.4     126.1 177.5 202.8  
Current assets                            
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance 453.9 490.5 498.6 540.6 561.4 582.2 515.6 470.2 498.6 490.5 453.9 561.4 474.9  
Inventories 374.3 393.1 380.5 389.9 429.0 482.7 454.3 413.1 380.5 393.1 374.3 429.0 395.1  
Net assets held for sale 5.5 13.8 10.9 8.3 9.4       10.9 13.8 5.5 9.4    
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 117.2 130.9 134.7 135.3 132.5 141.7 142.4 135.4 134.7 130.9 117.2 132.5 127.7  
Total current assets 1,064.0 1,144.9 1,166.8 1,215.3 1,285.1 1,359.2 1,246.6 1,174.4 1,166.8 1,144.9 1,064.0 1,285.1 1,135.9  
Long-term assets                            
Goodwill 976.1 949.9 971.5 962.3 1,002.6 792.5 729.1 695.1 971.5 949.9 976.1 1,002.6 707.4  
Other intangible assets, net of amortization 198.6     213.9 228.8 240.5 171.2 169.4     198.6 228.8 172.5  
Deferred tax assets 13.6 68.5 72.6 70.0 75.0 35.1 35.3 33.3 72.6 68.5 13.6 75.0 31.3  
Other long-term assets 118.3     95.7 93.4           118.3 93.4    
Total long-term assets 1,373.2 1,373.2 1,426.6 1,410.7 1,469.0 1,239.0 1,104.7 1,045.4 1,426.6 1,373.2 1,373.2 1,469.0 1,055.7  
Properties, plants and equipment                            
Machinery and equipment 1,472.6 1,366.7 1,385.3 1,365.0 1,388.4 1,488.8 1,381.9 1,323.9 1,385.3 1,366.7 1,472.6 1,388.4 1,317.5  
Total properties, plants and equipment, net 1,419.7 1,386.5 1,417.9 1,420.7 1,434.7 1,385.5 1,343.5 1,290.0 1,417.9 1,386.5 1,419.7 1,434.7 1,289.9  
Total assets 3,856.9 3,904.6 4,011.3 4,046.7 4,188.8 3,983.7 3,694.8 3,509.8 4,011.3 3,904.6 3,856.9 4,188.8 3,481.5  
Current Liabilities                            
Accounts payable 466.1 461.6 442.7 398.8 493.3 471.2 418.3 378.0 442.7 461.6 466.1 493.3 473.2  
Other current liabilities 181.6 160.5 143.5 153.1 164.4 152.7 133.7 120.3 143.5 160.5 181.6 164.4 123.5  
Total current liabilities 862.0 828.1 798.8 761.4 932.0 874.9 786.4 693.6 798.8 828.1 862.0 932.0 786.3  
Long-term Liabilities                            
Long-term debt 1,175.3 1,224.5 1,312.3 1,414.3 1,371.4       1,312.3 1,224.5 1,175.3 1,371.4    
Deferred tax liabilities 197.0 207.3 204.1 203.8 196.6 180.2 181.2 183.9 204.1 207.3 197.0 196.6 180.4  
Other long-term liabilities 116.2 194.1 196.6 188.2 206.4 103.0 116.3 118.9 196.6 194.1 116.2 206.4 122.1  
Total long-term liabilities 1,674.5 1,762.2 1,849.5 1,945.3 1,914.7 1,660.1 1,508.6 1,497.0 1,849.5 1,762.2 1,674.5 1,914.7 1,386.3  
Shareholders' equity                            
Retained earnings 1,404.4 1,402.4 1,388.3 1,373.4 1,376.0 1,379.5 1,338.1 1,312.3 1,388.3 1,402.4 1,404.4 1,376.0 1,296.3  
Foreign currency translation (69.1) (88.1) (26.9) (28.5) (41.9) 30.7 54.2 0.1 (26.9) (88.1) (69.1) (41.9) (13.7)  
Total Greif, Inc. shareholders' equity 1,200.8 1,206.7 1,252.8 1,235.7 1,214.2 1,323.8 1,303.3 1,226.3 1,252.8 1,206.7 1,200.8 1,214.2 1,193.2  
Noncontrolling interests 119.6 107.5 110.2 104.3 127.9 124.9 96.5 92.9 110.2 107.5 119.6 127.9 115.7  
Total shareholders' equity 1,320.4 1,314.3 1,363.0 1,340.0 1,342.1 1,448.7 1,399.8 1,319.2 1,363.0 1,314.3 1,320.4 1,342.1 1,308.9 1,066.8
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 3,856.9 3,904.6 4,011.3 4,046.7 4,188.8 3,983.7 3,694.8 3,509.8 4,011.3 3,904.6 3,856.9 4,188.8 3,481.5  
Cash flows from operating activities:                            
Net cash provided by operating activities       14.0         179.4 334.3 473.4 172.3 178.1  
Cash flows from investing activities:                            
Acquisitions of companies, net of cash acquired                       (344.9) (277.6)  
Net cash used in investing activities       (75.1)         (102.5) (133.0) (168.1) (500.4) (425.4)  
Cash flows from financing activities:                            
Proceeds from joint venture partner                   3.7 4.0   98.2  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities       39.7         (97.6) (231.4) (337.9) 348.1 244.1  
Shareholders' Equity 1,320.4 1,314.3 1,363.0 1,340.0 1,342.1 1,448.7 1,399.8 1,319.2 1,363.0 1,314.3 1,320.4 1,342.1 1,308.9 1,066.8
Retained Earnings [Member]
                           
Net income                     126.1 177.5 202.8  
Shareholders' equity                            
Total shareholders' equity 1,404.4       1,376.0           1,404.4 1,376.0 1,296.3 1,186.4
Cash flows from financing activities:                            
Shareholders' Equity 1,404.4       1,376.0           1,404.4 1,376.0 1,296.3 1,186.4
Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
                           
Net income                     5.5 2.9 5.7  
Shareholders' equity                            
Total shareholders' equity 119.6       127.9           119.6 127.9 115.7 10.9
Cash flows from financing activities:                            
Shareholders' Equity 119.6       127.9           119.6 127.9 115.7 10.9
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
                           
Shareholders' equity                            
Total shareholders' equity (196.0)       (143.6)           (196.0) (143.6) (91.7) (111.7)
Cash flows from financing activities:                            
Shareholders' Equity (196.0)       (143.6)           (196.0) (143.6) (91.7) (111.7)
Class A Common Stock [Member]
                           
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:                            
EPS Basic $ 0.45 $ 0.66 $ 0.68 $ 0.38 $ 0.36 $ 1.13 $ 0.86 $ 0.70     $ 2.17 $ 3.05 $ 3.48  
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:                            
EPS Diluted $ 0.45 $ 0.66 $ 0.67 $ 0.38 $ 0.36 $ 1.12 $ 0.86 $ 0.69     $ 2.17 $ 3.04 $ 3.46  
Class B Common Stock [Member]
                           
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:                            
EPS Basic $ 0.68 $ 0.99 $ 1.01 $ 0.55 $ 0.53 $ 1.69 $ 1.29 $ 1.03     $ 3.24 $ 4.56 $ 5.21  
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:                            
EPS Diluted $ 0.68 $ 0.99 $ 1.01 $ 0.55 $ 0.53 $ 1.69 $ 1.29 $ 1.03     $ 3.24 $ 4.56 $ 5.21  
As Reported [Member]
                           
Net Sales   1,102.8 1,095.3 992.7     1,050.7 943.8       4,247.9 3,461.5  
Cost of products sold   900.3 892.2 814.0   910.6 843.4 767.7       3,446.8 2,757.9  
Gross profit   202.5 203.1 178.7   211.3 207.3 176.1       801.1 703.6  
Selling, general and administrative expenses   115.8 121.9 112.6   109.1 113.9 106.5       448.4 362.9  
(Gain) on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, net                       (14.9)    
Operating profit   86.1 74.3 58.3   108.0 91.3 68.7       337.1 325.4  
Interest expense, net   22.7 24.1 23.7   18.4 18.6 16.8       79.6 65.8  
Income before income tax expense and equity earnings of unconsolidated affilitates, net   65.7 47.5 34.8   85.1 65.4 53.8       243.4 252.5  
Income tax expense     13.3 10.2   21.6   13.2       71.1 40.6  
Net income   41.8 36.2 24.6   65.0 50.6 41.1 60.8 107.0   177.1 215.5  
Net (income) loss attibutable to noncontrolling interests   1.1 (0.6) 0.7   2.0 (0.3) (0.3)       (1.1) (5.5)  
Net income attributable to Greif, Inc.   40.7 36.8 23.9   63.0 50.9 41.4       176.0 210.0  
Current assets                            
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance   492.8 503.9 546.8 568.6 588.8 521.4 475.8 503.9 492.8   568.6 480.2  
Inventories   398.2 385.9 394.7 432.5 484.8 456.1 414.8 385.9 398.2   432.5 396.6  
Net assets held for sale   6.6 12.9 10.3 11.4       12.9 6.6   11.4    
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   133.3 142.4 142.9 140.0 149.0 149.5 142.3 142.4 133.3   140.0 134.3  
Total current assets   1,147.5 1,187.2 1,235.9 1,305.3 1,375.2 1,261.3 1,188.6 1,187.2 1,147.5   1,305.3 1,149.3  
Long-term assets                            
Goodwill   952.4 973.8 964.6 1,004.9 794.8 731.4 697.4 973.8 952.4   1,004.9 709.7  
Other intangible assets, net of amortization       214.9 229.8 241.4 172.1 170.2       229.8 173.2  
Deferred tax assets   64.1 68.2 65.6 70.6 33.8 34.0 32.0 68.2 64.1   70.6 30.0  
Other long-term assets       94.5 92.2             92.2    
Total long-term assets   1,371.3 1,424.5 1,408.4 1,466.7 1,240.9 1,106.6 1,047.2 1,424.5 1,371.3   1,466.7 1,057.4  
Properties, plants and equipment                            
Machinery and equipment   1,375.1 1,385.9 1,365.6 1,389.0 1,491.1 1,384.0 1,325.9 1,385.9 1,375.1   1,389.0 1,319.3  
Total properties, plants and equipment, net   1,394.9 1,418.5 1,421.3 1,435.3 1,387.8 1,345.6 1,292.0 1,418.5 1,394.9   1,435.3 1,291.7  
Total assets   3,913.7 4,030.2 4,065.6 4,207.3 4,003.9 3,713.5 3,527.8 4,030.2 3,913.7   4,207.3 3,498.4  
Current Liabilities                            
Accounts payable   461.2 441.9 394.2 487.8 465.5 412.8 372.6 441.9 461.2   487.8 467.9  
Other current liabilities   166.0 148.2 157.1 167.7 155.6 135.8 121.5 148.2 166.0   167.7 123.8  
Total current liabilities   833.2 802.7 760.8 929.8 872.1 783.0 689.4 802.7 833.2   929.8 781.3  
Long-term Liabilities                            
Long-term debt   1,198.2 1,286.0 1,388.0 1,345.1       1,286.0 1,198.2   1,345.1    
Deferred tax liabilities   207.4 204.2 203.9 196.7 180.3 181.3 184.0 204.2 207.4   196.7 180.5  
Other long-term liabilities   188.9 188.9 182.0 203.3 101.6 110.5 113.4 188.9 188.9   203.3 116.9  
Total long-term liabilities   1,730.8 1,815.6 1,912.9 1,885.3 1,658.8 1,502.9 1,491.6 1,815.6 1,730.8   1,885.3 1,381.2  
Shareholders' equity                            
Retained earnings   1,415.9 1,413.6 1,401.3 1,401.7 1,405.3 1,367.0 1,340.6 1,413.6 1,415.9   1,401.7 1,323.5  
Foreign currency translation   (92.6) (31.4) (33.0) (46.4) 44.8 68.3 14.2 (31.4) (92.6)   (46.4) 0.4  
Total Greif, Inc. shareholders' equity   1,215.7 1,273.6 1,259.1 1,235.4 1,363.7 1,346.3 1,268.7 1,273.6 1,215.7   1,235.4 1,234.5  
Noncontrolling interests   134.0 138.3 132.8 156.8 109.3 81.3 78.1 138.3 134.0   156.8 101.4  
Total shareholders' equity   1,349.7 1,411.9 1,391.9 1,392.2 1,473.0 1,427.6 1,346.8 1,411.9 1,349.7   1,392.2 1,335.9 1,087.0
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity   3,913.7 4,030.2 4,065.6 4,207.3 4,003.9 3,713.5 3,527.8 4,030.2 3,913.7   4,207.3 3,498.4  
Cash flows from operating activities:                            
Net cash provided by operating activities       7.2         168.2 319.9     178.1  
Cash flows from investing activities:                            
Acquisitions of companies, net of cash acquired                         (179.4)  
Net cash used in investing activities       (68.9)         (91.3) (114.9)     (327.2)  
Cash flows from financing activities:                            
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities       40.3         (97.6) (235.1)     145.9  
Shareholders' Equity   1,349.7 1,411.9 1,391.9 1,392.2 1,473.0 1,427.6 1,346.8 1,411.9 1,349.7   1,392.2 1,335.9 1,087.0
As Reported [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member]
                           
Shareholders' equity                            
Total shareholders' equity                           1,206.6
Cash flows from financing activities:                            
Shareholders' Equity                           1,206.6
As Reported [Member] | Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
                           
Shareholders' equity                            
Total shareholders' equity                           7.0
Cash flows from financing activities:                            
Shareholders' Equity                           7.0
As Reported [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
                           
Shareholders' equity                            
Total shareholders' equity                           (107.8)
Cash flows from financing activities:                            
Shareholders' Equity                           (107.8)
As Reported [Member] | Class A Common Stock [Member]
                           
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:                            
EPS Basic   $ 0.70 $ 0.63 $ 0.41   $ 1.08 $ 0.87 $ 0.71       $ 3.02 $ 3.60  
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:                            
EPS Diluted   $ 0.70 $ 0.63 $ 0.41   $ 1.07 $ 0.87 $ 0.71       $ 3.01 $ 3.58  
As Reported [Member] | Class B Common Stock [Member]
                           
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:                            
EPS Basic   $ 1.05 $ 0.95 $ 0.61   $ 1.61 $ 1.31 $ 1.06       $ 4.52 $ 5.40  
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:                            
EPS Diluted   $ 1.05 $ 0.95 $ 0.61   $ 1.61 $ 1.31 $ 1.06       $ 4.52 $ 5.40  
Adjustments [Member]
                           
Net Sales   0.1 2.9 0.1     0.1 0.1       0.3 0.3  
Cost of products sold   0.4 0.5 1.4   0.5 0.5 0.6       3.0 2.5  
Gross profit   (0.3) 2.4 (1.3)   (0.5) (0.4) (0.5)       (2.7) (2.2)  
Selling, general and administrative expenses   0.6 (2.8) 0.5   1.3 0.6 1.0       4.9 2.2  
(Gain) on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, net                       (1.2)    
Operating profit   (0.9) 4.0 (1.8)   (1.8) (1.0) (1.5)       (6.4) (4.4)  
Interest expense, net   (0.8) (0.8) (0.8)   (0.9) (0.9) (0.9)       (3.6) (0.3)  
Income before income tax expense and equity earnings of unconsolidated affilitates, net   (0.6) 4.8 (1.0)   (0.9) (0.1) (0.6)       (2.8) (4.1)  
Income tax expense     1.8 0.8   (4.3)   (0.1)       (6.1) 2.9  
Net income   (1.8) 3.0 (1.8)   3.4 (0.1) (0.5) 1.2 (5.0)   3.3 (7.0)  
Net (income) loss attibutable to noncontrolling interests   0.4 0.4 0.4   0.4 0.5 0.5       (1.8) (0.2)  
Net income attributable to Greif, Inc.   (2.2) 2.6 (2.2)   3.0 (0.6) (1.0)       1.5 (7.2)  
Current assets                            
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance   (2.3) (5.3) (6.2) (7.2) (6.6) (5.8) (5.6) (5.3) (2.3)   (7.2) (5.3)  
Inventories   (5.1) (5.4) (4.8) (3.5) (2.1) (1.8) (1.7) (5.4) (5.1)   (3.5) (1.5)  
Net assets held for sale   7.2 (2.0) (2.0) (2.0)       (2.0) 7.2   (2.0)    
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (2.4) (7.7) (7.6) (7.5) (7.3) (7.1) (6.9) (7.7) (2.4)   (7.5) (6.6)  
Total current assets   (2.6) (20.4) (20.6) (20.2) (16.0) (14.7) (14.2) (20.4) (2.6)   (20.2) (13.4)  
Long-term assets                            
Goodwill   (2.5) (2.3) (2.3) (2.3) (2.3) (2.3) (2.3) (2.3) (2.5)   (2.3) (2.3)  
Other intangible assets, net of amortization       (1.0) (1.0) (0.9) (0.9) (0.8)       (1.0) (0.7)  
Deferred tax assets   4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 1.3 1.3 1.3 4.4 4.4   4.4 1.3  
Other long-term assets       1.2 1.2             1.2    
Total long-term assets   1.9 2.1 2.3 2.3 (1.9) (1.9) (1.8) 2.1 1.9   2.3 (1.7)  
Properties, plants and equipment                            
Machinery and equipment   (8.4) (0.6) (0.6) (0.6) (2.3) (2.1) (2.0) (0.6) (8.4)   (0.6) (1.8)  
Total properties, plants and equipment, net   (8.4) (0.6) (0.6) (0.6) (2.3) (2.1) (2.0) (0.6) (8.4)   (0.6) (1.8)  
Total assets   (9.1) (18.9) (18.9) (18.5) (20.2) (18.7) (18.0) (18.9) (9.1)   (18.5) (16.9)  
Current Liabilities                            
Accounts payable   0.4 0.8 4.6 5.5 5.7 5.5 5.4 0.8 0.4   5.5 5.3  
Other current liabilities   (5.5) (4.7) (4.0) (3.3) (2.9) (2.1) (1.2) (4.7) (5.5)   (3.3) (0.3)  
Total current liabilities   (5.1) (3.9) 0.6 2.2 2.8 3.4 4.2 (3.9) (5.1)   2.2 5.0  
Long-term Liabilities                            
Long-term debt   26.3 26.3 26.3 26.3       26.3 26.3   26.3    
Deferred tax liabilities   (0.1) (0.1) (0.1) (0.1) (0.1) (0.1) (0.1) (0.1) (0.1)   (0.1) (0.1)  
Other long-term liabilities   5.2 7.7 6.2 3.1 1.4 5.8 5.5 7.7 5.2   3.1 5.2  
Total long-term liabilities   31.4 33.9 32.4 29.4 1.3 5.7 5.4 33.9 31.4   29.4 5.1  
Shareholders' equity                            
Retained earnings   (13.5) (25.3) (27.9) (25.7) (25.8) (28.9) (28.3) (25.3) (13.5)   (25.7) (27.2)  
Foreign currency translation   4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 (14.1) (14.1) (14.1) 4.5 4.5   4.5 (14.1)  
Total Greif, Inc. shareholders' equity   (9.0) (20.8) (23.4) (21.2) (39.9) (43.0) (42.4) (20.8) (9.0)   (21.2) (41.3)  
Noncontrolling interests   (26.5) (28.1) (28.5) (28.9) 15.6 15.2 14.8 (28.1) (26.5)   (28.9) 14.3  
Total shareholders' equity   (35.4) (48.9) (51.9) (50.1) (24.3) (27.8) (27.6) (48.9) (35.4)   (50.1) (27.0) (20.2)
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity   (9.1) (18.9) (18.9) (18.5) (20.2) (18.7) (18.0) (18.9) (9.1)   (18.5) (16.9)  
Cash flows from operating activities:                            
Net cash provided by operating activities       6.8         11.2 14.4        
Cash flows from investing activities:                            
Acquisitions of companies, net of cash acquired                         (98.2)  
Net cash used in investing activities       (6.2)         (11.2) (18.1)     (98.2)  
Cash flows from financing activities:                            
Proceeds from joint venture partner                   3.7     98.2  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities       (0.6)           3.7     98.2  
Shareholders' Equity   (35.4) (48.9) (51.9) (50.1) (24.3) (27.8) (27.6) (48.9) (35.4)   (50.1) (27.0) (20.2)
Adjustments [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member]
                           
Shareholders' equity                            
Total shareholders' equity                           (20.2)
Cash flows from financing activities:                            
Shareholders' Equity                           (20.2)
Adjustments [Member] | Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
                           
Shareholders' equity                            
Total shareholders' equity                           3.9
Cash flows from financing activities:                            
Shareholders' Equity                           3.9
Adjustments [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
                           
Shareholders' equity                            
Total shareholders' equity                           (3.9)
Cash flows from financing activities:                            
Shareholders' Equity                           $ (3.9)
Adjustments [Member] | Class A Common Stock [Member]
                           
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:                            
EPS Basic   $ (0.04) $ 0.05 $ (0.03)   $ 0.05 $ (0.01) $ (0.01)       $ 0.03 $ (0.12)  
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:                            
EPS Diluted   $ (0.04) $ 0.04 $ (0.03)   $ 0.05 $ (0.01) $ (0.02)       $ 0.03 $ (0.12)  
Adjustments [Member] | Class B Common Stock [Member]
                           
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:                            
EPS Basic   $ (0.06) $ 0.06 $ (0.06)   $ 0.08 $ (0.02) $ (0.03)       $ 0.04 $ (0.19)  
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:                            
EPS Diluted   $ (0.06) $ 0.06 $ (0.06)   $ 0.08 $ (0.02) $ (0.03)       $ 0.04 $ (0.19)