GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC (GBX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:GBX • US3936571013
54.6 USD
+0.8 (+1.49%)
At close: Feb 6, 2026
54.6 USD
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After Hours: 2/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to GBX. 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally GBX also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year GBX was profitable.
- GBX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years GBX has been profitable.
- In multiple years GBX reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- GBX has a Return On Assets of 4.31%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GBX outperforms 55.30% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of GBX (12.01%) is better than 69.70% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.20%, GBX is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- GBX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.26%. This is below the industry average of 10.37%.
| 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.
- GBX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- GBX has a Operating Margin of 8.99%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GBX outperforms 52.27% of its industry peers.
- GBX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- GBX has a Gross Margin of 17.50%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GBX underperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for GBX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- GBX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, GBX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 1.86 indicates that GBX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- GBX has a Altman-Z score of 1.86. This is in the lower half of the industry: GBX underperforms 65.91% of its industry peers.
- GBX has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.78. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as GBX would need 13.78 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 13.78, GBX is doing worse than 62.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.15 is on the high side and indicates that GBX has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.15, GBX is doing worse than 79.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.86 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC8.32%
2.3 Liquidity
- GBX has a Current Ratio of 1.61. This is a normal value and indicates that GBX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.61, GBX is doing worse than 68.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that GBX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.91, GBX is not doing good in the industry: 70.45% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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.
- The Revenue for GBX has decreased by -14.99% in the past year. This is quite bad
- GBX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.02% yearly.
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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, GBX will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.85% on average per year.
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.55, the valuation of GBX can be described as very reasonable.
- GBX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GBX is cheaper than 96.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GBX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.92), we can say GBX is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.08 indicates a correct valuation of GBX.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GBX is valued cheaper than 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.78, GBX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 95.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GBX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GBX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.39% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.7 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- GBX's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.96% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.36
EPS Next 2Y-15.3%
EPS Next 3Y-2.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- GBX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.38%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.00, GBX pays a better dividend. On top of this GBX pays more dividend than 92.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, GBX pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.38% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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%
54.6
+0.8 (+1.49%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)01-08 2026-01-08/amc
Earnings (Next)04-06 2026-04-06
Inst Owners102.15%
Inst Owner Change-1.69%
Ins Owners2.29%
Ins Owner Change15.87%
Market Cap1.70B
Revenue(TTM)3.07B
Net Income(TTM)185.20M
Analysts46
Price Target50.66 (-7.22%)
Short Float %6.39%
Short Ratio4.56
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.38% |
Yearly Dividend1.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.42%
DP16.68%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date01-27 2026-01-27 (0.32)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)20.1%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.67%
Max EPS beat(2)42.88%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)28.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.23%
Max EPS beat(4)86.96%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)27.04%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)30.89%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)20.74%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.59%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.63%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-16.02%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.63%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.65%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.43%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.69%
PT rev (1m)7.63%
PT rev (3m)-12.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.94%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)6.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-13.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.68%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.08 | ||
| P/S | 0.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.18 | ||
| P/B | 1.1 | ||
| P/tB | 1.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.7 |
EPS(TTM)5.72
EY10.48%
EPS(NY)4.52
Fwd EY8.28%
FCF(TTM)4.11
FCFY7.53%
OCF(TTM)13.05
OCFY23.9%
SpS98.44
BVpS49.45
TBVpS44.46
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.36
Graham Number79.77
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.31% | ||
| ROE | 12.01% | ||
| ROCE | 8.32% | ||
| ROIC | 5.2% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.76% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.41% | ||
| OM | 8.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.03% | ||
| GM | 17.5% | ||
| FCFM | 4.18% |
ROA(3y)3.34%
ROA(5y)2.44%
ROE(3y)9.98%
ROE(5y)7.22%
ROIC(3y)6.26%
ROIC(5y)4.32%
ROICexc(3y)6.97%
ROICexc(5y)4.88%
ROICexgc(3y)7.92%
ROICexgc(5y)5.54%
ROCE(3y)10.03%
ROCE(5y)6.91%
ROICexgc growth 3Y47.87%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.94%
ROICexc growth 3Y47.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.04%
OM growth 3Y57.6%
OM growth 5Y14.86%
PM growth 3Y58.73%
PM growth 5Y29.12%
GM growth 3Y22.19%
GM growth 5Y8.19%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.78 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.41 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 223.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.08% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.38 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 101.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | 69.22% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.86 |
F-Score8
WACC8.32%
ROIC/WACC0.63
Cap/Depr(3y)305.32%
Cap/Depr(5y)285.45%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.69%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.96%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.17%
EPS 3Y65.49%
EPS 5Y26.18%
EPS Q2Q%-33.72%
EPS Next Y-31.87%
EPS Next 2Y-15.3%
EPS Next 3Y-2.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.99%
Revenue growth 3Y2.86%
Revenue growth 5Y3.02%
Sales Q2Q%-19.39%
Revenue Next Year-9.25%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.12%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.85%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-22.9%
EBIT growth 3Y62.11%
EBIT growth 5Y18.32%
EBIT Next Year4.18%
EBIT Next 3Y9.81%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y240.26%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y44.33%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-0.49%
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 6 / 10 to GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC (GBX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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%.