GATX CORP (GATX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:GATX • US3614481030

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This GATX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall GATX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated GATX against 47 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. There are concerns on the financial health of GATX while its profitability can be described as average. GATX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


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1. GATX Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • GATX had positive earnings in the past year.
  • GATX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years GATX has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years GATX had a positive operating cash flow.
GATX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGATX 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 500M -500M -1B

1.2 Ratios

  • GATX's Return On Assets of 1.82% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GATX outperforms 44.68% of its industry peers.
  • GATX's Return On Equity of 11.92% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GATX outperforms 59.57% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of GATX (2.44%) is worse than 61.70% of its industry peers.
  • GATX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.86%. This is significantly below the industry average of 9.12%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.82%
ROE 11.92%
ROIC 2.44%
ROA(3y)2.14%
ROA(5y)1.89%
ROE(3y)11.66%
ROE(5y)9.95%
ROIC(3y)2.86%
ROIC(5y)2.82%
GATX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGATX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • GATX's Profit Margin of 18.83% is amongst the best of the industry. GATX outperforms 95.74% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GATX has grown nicely.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 30.69%, GATX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.62% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GATX has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of GATX (75.43%) is better than 95.74% of its industry peers.
  • GATX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 30.69%
PM (TTM) 18.83%
GM 75.43%
OM growth 3Y4.72%
OM growth 5Y5.28%
PM growth 3Y15.43%
PM growth 5Y8.52%
GM growth 3Y-0.21%
GM growth 5Y0.86%
GATX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGATX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. GATX Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), GATX is destroying value.
  • GATX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, GATX has more shares outstanding
  • GATX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
GATX Yearly Shares OutstandingGATX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
GATX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGATX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • GATX has an Altman-Z score of 0.70. This is a bad value and indicates that GATX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 0.70, GATX is not doing good in the industry: 78.72% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • GATX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.32. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • GATX's Debt to Equity ratio of 4.32 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GATX is outperformed by 87.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.32
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.7
ROIC/WACC0.31
WACC7.89%
GATX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGATX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • GATX has a Current Ratio of 0.79. This is a bad value and indicates that GATX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • GATX has a worse Current ratio (0.79) than 85.11% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that GATX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • GATX's Quick ratio of 0.79 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GATX is outperformed by 68.09% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.79
Quick Ratio 0.79
GATX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGATX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. GATX Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • GATX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.13%, which is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, GATX shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 13.79% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has grown by 9.77% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.55% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.13%
EPS 3Y14.27%
EPS 5Y13.79%
EPS Q2Q%14.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.77%
Revenue growth 3Y10.99%
Revenue growth 5Y7.55%
Sales Q2Q%20.68%

3.2 Future

  • GATX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.42% yearly.
  • GATX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 19.24% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.53%
EPS Next 2Y12.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year37.38%
Revenue Next 2Y19.24%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 stable.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
GATX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGATX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
GATX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGATX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8 10

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4. GATX Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.56, GATX is valued on the expensive side.
  • GATX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GATX is cheaper than 68.09% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.29, GATX is valued a bit cheaper.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.49 indicates a rather expensive valuation of GATX.
  • 72.34% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GATX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • GATX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.57.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.56
Fwd PE 17.49
GATX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGATX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • GATX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 18.45
GATX Per share dataGATX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • GATX's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of GATX may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as GATX's earnings are expected to grow with 12.42% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.17
PEG (5Y)1.49
EPS Next 2Y12.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. GATX Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • GATX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.41%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • GATX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.00.
  • GATX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.41%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of GATX has a limited annual growth rate of 4.52%.
  • GATX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • GATX has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.52%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years20
GATX Yearly Dividends per shareGATX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • GATX pays out 27.39% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • GATX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP27.39%
EPS Next 2Y12.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A
GATX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGATX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M -1B
GATX Dividend Payout.GATX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GATX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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GATX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

GATX CORP

NYSE:GATX (3/6/2026, 8:22:05 PM)

After market: 178.88 0 (0%)

178.88

-2.93 (-1.61%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)02-19
Earnings (Next)04-21
Inst Owners103.12%
Inst Owner Change0.56%
Ins Owners0.89%
Ins Owner Change0.25%
Market Cap6.39B
Revenue(TTM)1.74B
Net Income(TTM)327.80M
Analysts86
Price Target216.5 (21.03%)
Short Float %2.46%
Short Ratio4.46
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.41%
Yearly Dividend2.53
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.52%
DP27.39%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date03-02
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-7.18%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.35%
Max EPS beat(2)-5.01%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.35%
Max EPS beat(4)1.01%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.92%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)4.65%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)5.67%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.61%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.61%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.1%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.12%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.89%
PT rev (1m)12.3%
PT rev (3m)13.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.82%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)34.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.5%
Revenue NY rev (3m)30.32%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.56
Fwd PE 17.49
P/S 3.67
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 9.85
P/B 2.32
P/tB 2.43
EV/EBITDA 18.45
EPS(TTM)8.7
EY4.86%
EPS(NY)10.23
Fwd EY5.72%
FCF(TTM)-19.15
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)18.15
OCFY10.15%
SpS48.75
BVpS77.04
TBVpS73.51
PEG (NY)1.17
PEG (5Y)1.49
Graham Number122.81
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.82%
ROE 11.92%
ROCE 3.18%
ROIC 2.44%
ROICexc 2.56%
ROICexgc 2.64%
OM 30.69%
PM (TTM) 18.83%
GM 75.43%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.14%
ROA(5y)1.89%
ROE(3y)11.66%
ROE(5y)9.95%
ROIC(3y)2.86%
ROIC(5y)2.82%
ROICexc(3y)2.98%
ROICexc(5y)2.94%
ROICexgc(3y)3.09%
ROICexgc(5y)3.03%
ROCE(3y)3.72%
ROCE(5y)3.66%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.79%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.69%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.72%
OM growth 3Y4.72%
OM growth 5Y5.28%
PM growth 3Y15.43%
PM growth 5Y8.52%
GM growth 3Y-0.21%
GM growth 5Y0.86%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.32
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 12.04
Cap/Depr 294.43%
Cap/Sales 76.52%
Interest Coverage 1.29
Cash Conversion 65.7%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.79
Quick Ratio 0.79
Altman-Z 0.7
F-Score5
WACC7.89%
ROIC/WACC0.31
Cap/Depr(3y)372.14%
Cap/Depr(5y)350.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)100.05%
Cap/Sales(5y)97.73%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.13%
EPS 3Y14.27%
EPS 5Y13.79%
EPS Q2Q%14.29%
EPS Next Y17.53%
EPS Next 2Y12.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.77%
Revenue growth 3Y10.99%
Revenue growth 5Y7.55%
Sales Q2Q%20.68%
Revenue Next Year37.38%
Revenue Next 2Y19.24%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y12.77%
EBIT growth 3Y16.22%
EBIT growth 5Y13.23%
EBIT Next Year190.58%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y36.25%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y7.64%
OCF growth 3Y6.7%
OCF growth 5Y8.64%

GATX CORP / GATX FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GATX CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to GATX.


What is the valuation status of GATX CORP (GATX) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to GATX CORP (GATX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is GATX CORP (GATX) stock?

GATX CORP (GATX) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for GATX CORP (GATX) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GATX CORP (GATX) is expected to grow by 17.53% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of GATX CORP (GATX) stock?

The dividend rating of GATX CORP (GATX) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 27.39%.