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GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC (GBX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GBX - US3936571013 - Common Stock

47.86 USD
-5.48 (-10.27%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
47.5 USD
-0.36 (-0.75%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

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. There are concerns on the financial health of GBX while its profitability can be described as average. 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

5

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GBX had positive earnings in the past year.
GBX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
GBX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: GBX reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
GBX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGBX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 4.68%, GBX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.82% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of GBX (13.32%) is better than 70.45% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 6.50%, GBX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GBX is below the industry average of 10.25%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.50%) for GBX is above the 3 year average (6.26%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.68%
ROE 13.32%
ROIC 6.5%
ROA(3y)3.34%
ROA(5y)2.44%
ROE(3y)9.98%
ROE(5y)7.22%
ROIC(3y)6.26%
ROIC(5y)4.32%
GBX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGBX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of GBX (6.30%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GBX has grown nicely.
With a Operating Margin value of 10.62%, GBX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.06% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GBX has grown nicely.
GBX's Gross Margin of 18.75% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GBX is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GBX has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.62%
PM (TTM) 6.3%
GM 18.75%
OM growth 3Y57.6%
OM growth 5Y14.86%
PM growth 3Y58.73%
PM growth 5Y29.12%
GM growth 3Y22.19%
GM growth 5Y8.19%
GBX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGBX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

GBX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GBX has less shares outstanding
GBX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for GBX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
GBX Yearly Shares OutstandingGBX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
GBX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGBX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.85 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 1.85. This is in the lower half of the industry: GBX underperforms 68.94% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.14 is on the high side and indicates that GBX has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.14, GBX is not doing good in the industry: 79.55% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.14
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.85
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC8.14%
GBX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGBX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

GBX has a Current Ratio of 1.53. This is a normal value and indicates that GBX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GBX's Current ratio of 1.53 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GBX is outperformed by 71.21% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.85 indicates that GBX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.85, GBX is not doing good in the industry: 73.48% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.53
Quick Ratio 0.85
GBX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGBX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for GBX have decreased by -0.17% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 26.18% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
GBX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.59%.
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)-8.59%
Revenue growth 3Y2.86%
Revenue growth 5Y3.02%
Sales Q2Q%-19.39%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -3.53% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, GBX will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.61% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-35.07%
EPS Next 2Y-14.36%
EPS Next 3Y-3.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-12.08%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.2%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.61%
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.
GBX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGBX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B
GBX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGBX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.37 indicates a reasonable valuation of GBX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GBX indicates a rather cheap valuation: GBX is cheaper than 96.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.19. GBX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.36 indicates a reasonable valuation of GBX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GBX is valued cheaper than 96.97% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.92. GBX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.37
Fwd PE 10.36
GBX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGBX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

GBX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GBX is cheaper than 96.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.5
GBX Per share dataGBX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

GBX's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.53% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.32
EPS Next 2Y-14.36%
EPS Next 3Y-3.53%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GBX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.67%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.80, 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 1.92, GBX pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.67%

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 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
GBX Yearly Dividends per shareGBX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

GBX pays out 19.40% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP19.4%
EPS Next 2Y-14.36%
EPS Next 3Y-3.53%
GBX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGBX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M -400M
GBX Dividend Payout.GBX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GBX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC

NYSE:GBX (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 47.5 -0.36 (-0.75%)

47.86

-5.48 (-10.27%)

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 Change0.02%
Ins Owners2.29%
Ins Owner Change15.87%
Market Cap1.49B
Revenue(TTM)3.24B
Net Income(TTM)204.10M
Analysts46
Price Target44.54 (-6.94%)
Short Float %7.87%
Short Ratio6.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.67%
Yearly Dividend1.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.42%
DP19.4%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)42.15%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.67%
Max EPS beat(2)86.96%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)29.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.23%
Max EPS beat(4)86.96%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)25.42%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)19.81%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)21.16%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.59%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.19%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-16.02%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.19%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.83%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.59%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.12%
PT rev (1m)-6.09%
PT rev (3m)-18.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-40.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.91%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-25.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.65%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-9.6%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.37
Fwd PE 10.36
P/S 0.46
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 5.62
P/B 0.97
P/tB 1.09
EV/EBITDA 5.5
EPS(TTM)5.72
EY11.95%
EPS(NY)4.62
Fwd EY9.65%
FCF(TTM)-0.47
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)8.52
OCFY17.8%
SpS103.89
BVpS49.13
TBVpS44.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.32
Graham Number79.52
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.68%
ROE 13.32%
ROCE 10.32%
ROIC 6.5%
ROICexc 7.09%
ROICexgc 8.01%
OM 10.62%
PM (TTM) 6.3%
GM 18.75%
FCFM N/A
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 Turnover0.74
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.14
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 3.76
Cap/Depr 230.78%
Cap/Sales 8.65%
Interest Coverage 4.19
Cash Conversion 57.05%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.53
Quick Ratio 0.85
Altman-Z 1.85
F-Score8
WACC8.14%
ROIC/WACC0.8
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-35.07%
EPS Next 2Y-14.36%
EPS Next 3Y-3.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.59%
Revenue growth 3Y2.86%
Revenue growth 5Y3.02%
Sales Q2Q%-19.39%
Revenue Next Year-12.08%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.2%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y10.53%
EBIT growth 3Y62.11%
EBIT growth 5Y18.32%
EBIT Next Year8.6%
EBIT Next 3Y8.51%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y78.6%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-19.39%
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 5 / 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 -35.07% 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 19.4%.