GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC (GBX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:GBX • US3936571013
58.85 USD
+0.88 (+1.52%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
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After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM
GBX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 131 industry peers in the Machinery industry. There are concerns on the financial health of GBX while its profitability can be described as average. GBX is valued correctly, 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.
- In the past 5 years GBX has always been profitable.
- In multiple years GBX reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of GBX (4.31%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- GBX's Return On Equity of 12.01% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GBX outperforms 70.23% of its industry peers.
- GBX has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.20%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GBX outperforms 42.75% of its industry peers.
- GBX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.26%. This is below the industry average of 10.17%.
| 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
- With a Profit Margin value of 6.03%, GBX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.44% of the companies in the same 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 51.15% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GBX has grown nicely.
- GBX has a Gross Margin of 17.50%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GBX underperforms 77.10% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GBX has grown nicely.
| 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.
- GBX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for GBX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, GBX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- GBX has an Altman-Z score of 1.88. 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 worse Altman-Z score (1.88) than 61.07% 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 62.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- GBX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.15. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.15, GBX is doing worse than 78.63% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.88 |
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC8.02%
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 70.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.91, GBX is doing worse than 69.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- GBX shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.17%.
- Measured over the past years, GBX shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 26.18% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, GBX shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -14.99% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.02% on average over the past years.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -2.96% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.85% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-34%
EPS Next 2Y-15.22%
EPS Next 3Y-2.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-10.74%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.75%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.85%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.29, the valuation of GBX can be described as reasonable.
- 96.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GBX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.99. GBX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.00, GBX is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GBX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.06. GBX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GBX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GBX is valued cheaper than 88.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.98 |
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)0.39
EPS Next 2Y-15.22%
EPS Next 3Y-2.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.28%, GBX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.17, GBX pays a better dividend. On top of this GBX pays more dividend than 90.84% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, GBX pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.28% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of GBX has a limited annual growth rate of 3.42%.
- GBX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
- 16.68% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GBX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP16.68%
EPS Next 2Y-15.22%
EPS Next 3Y-2.96%
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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-3.54%
Ins Owners2.29%
Ins Owner Change15.33%
Market Cap1.82B
Revenue(TTM)3.07B
Net Income(TTM)185.20M
Analysts46
Price Target50.66 (-13.92%)
Short Float %6.93%
Short Ratio4.74
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.28% |
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)5.67%
PT rev (3m)-7.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.9%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.65%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13 | ||
| P/S | 0.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.47 | ||
| P/B | 1.18 | ||
| P/tB | 1.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.98 |
EPS(TTM)5.72
EY9.72%
EPS(NY)4.53
Fwd EY7.69%
FCF(TTM)4.15
FCFY7.05%
OCF(TTM)13.18
OCFY22.39%
SpS99.4
BVpS49.93
TBVpS44.89
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.39
Graham Number80.16
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 | 1.88 |
F-Score8
WACC8.02%
ROIC/WACC0.65
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-34%
EPS Next 2Y-15.22%
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-10.74%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.75%
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 -34% 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%.