GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC (GBX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:GBX • US3936571013
50.42 USD
+0.46 (+0.92%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
50.42 USD
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After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Taking everything into account, GBX scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GBX was compared to 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. GBX has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. GBX is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. GBX also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year GBX was profitable.
- In the past year GBX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years GBX has always been profitable.
- The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: GBX reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
- GBX has a Return On Assets (4.31%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- GBX has a Return On Equity of 12.01%. This is in the better half of the industry: GBX outperforms 69.70% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.20%, GBX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GBX is below the industry average of 10.20%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.31% | ||
| ROE | 12.01% | ||
| ROIC | 5.2% |
ROA(3y)3.34%
ROA(5y)2.44%
ROE(3y)9.98%
ROE(5y)7.22%
ROIC(3y)6.26%
ROIC(5y)4.32%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of GBX (6.03%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GBX has grown nicely.
- GBX's Operating Margin of 8.99% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GBX outperforms 52.27% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GBX has grown nicely.
- With a Gross Margin value of 17.50%, GBX is not doing good in the industry: 78.03% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- GBX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.03% | ||
| GM | 17.5% |
OM growth 3Y57.6%
OM growth 5Y14.86%
PM growth 3Y58.73%
PM growth 5Y29.12%
GM growth 3Y22.19%
GM growth 5Y8.19%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GBX is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, GBX has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, GBX has less shares outstanding
- GBX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- GBX has an Altman-Z score of 1.83. This is not the best score and indicates that GBX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- GBX has a Altman-Z score of 1.83. This is in the lower half of the industry: GBX underperforms 69.70% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of GBX is 13.78, which is on the high side as it means it would take GBX, 13.78 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- GBX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 13.78. This is in the lower half of the industry: GBX underperforms 62.12% of its industry peers.
- GBX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.15. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- GBX's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.15 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GBX is outperformed by 79.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.83 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC8.27%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.61 indicates that GBX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- GBX's Current ratio of 1.61 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GBX is outperformed by 68.94% of its industry peers.
- GBX has a Quick Ratio of 1.61. This is a bad value and indicates that GBX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- GBX has a worse Quick ratio (0.91) than 68.94% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for GBX have decreased by -0.17% in the last year.
- GBX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 26.18% yearly.
- GBX shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -14.99%.
- Measured over the past years, GBX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.02% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.17%
EPS 3Y65.49%
EPS 5Y26.18%
EPS Q2Q%-33.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.99%
Revenue growth 3Y2.86%
Revenue growth 5Y3.02%
Sales Q2Q%-19.39%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, GBX will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -2.96% on average per year.
- GBX is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.85% yearly.
EPS Next Y-31.87%
EPS Next 2Y-15.3%
EPS Next 3Y-2.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-9.25%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.12%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.85%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.81 indicates a reasonable valuation of GBX.
- GBX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GBX is cheaper than 96.97% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.30, GBX is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.16, the valuation of GBX can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GBX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GBX to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.57), we can say GBX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GBX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 89.39% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GBX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A cheap valuation may be justified as GBX's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.96% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.34
EPS Next 2Y-15.3%
EPS Next 3Y-2.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- GBX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.52%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- GBX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.02. GBX pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- GBX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.52% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of GBX has a limited annual growth rate of 3.42%.
- GBX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- GBX has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.42%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
- GBX pays out 16.68% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP16.68%
EPS Next 2Y-15.3%
EPS Next 3Y-2.96%
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC / GBX FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for GBX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to GBX.
What is the valuation status for GBX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC (GBX). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC?
GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC (GBX) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC (GBX) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC (GBX) is expected to decline by -31.87% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for GBX stock?
The dividend rating of GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC (GBX) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 16.68%.