GATX CORP (GATX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GATX - US3614481030 - Common Stock
159.81 USD
-0.12 (-0.08%)
Taking everything into account, GATX scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GATX was compared to 49 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. GATX has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. GATX is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. GATX also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GATX was profitable.
In the past year GATX had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years GATX has been profitable.
In the past 5 years GATX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
GATX has a Return On Assets of 2.32%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GATX outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
GATX has a Return On Equity (11.36%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of GATX (3.13%) is worse than 65.31% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GATX is significantly below the industry average of 9.22%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.13%) for GATX is above the 3 year average (2.98%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.32% | ||
| ROE | 11.36% | ||
| ROIC | 3.13% |
ROA(3y)2.05%
ROA(5y)1.87%
ROE(3y)10.25%
ROE(5y)9.11%
ROIC(3y)2.98%
ROIC(5y)2.87%
1.3 Margins
GATX has a Profit Margin of 18.11%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GATX outperforms 89.80% of its industry peers.
GATX's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of GATX (30.58%) is better than 87.76% of its industry peers.
GATX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GATX's Gross Margin of 75.47% is amongst the best of the industry. GATX outperforms 95.92% of its industry peers.
GATX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 30.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.11% | ||
| GM | 75.47% |
OM growth 3Y8.15%
OM growth 5Y5%
PM growth 3Y16.35%
PM growth 5Y0.4%
GM growth 3Y0.42%
GM growth 5Y0.99%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), GATX is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for GATX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
GATX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
GATX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
GATX has an Altman-Z score of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that GATX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.96, GATX is doing worse than 77.55% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.21 is on the high side and indicates that GATX has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.21, GATX is not doing good in the industry: 83.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.96 |
ROIC/WACC0.38
WACC8.25%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.39 indicates that GATX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.39, GATX is not doing good in the industry: 63.27% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.39 indicates that GATX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GATX has a Quick ratio (1.39) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
GATX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.64%, which is quite good.
GATX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.47% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 10.66% in the past year. This is quite good.
GATX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.69% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.64%
EPS 3Y15.18%
EPS 5Y7.47%
EPS Q2Q%-10%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.66%
Revenue growth 3Y8.03%
Revenue growth 5Y5.69%
Sales Q2Q%8.36%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, GATX will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.06% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, GATX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.89% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.84%
EPS Next 2Y12.21%
EPS Next 3Y10.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.73%
Revenue Next 2Y7.59%
Revenue Next 3Y5.89%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.98 indicates a rather expensive valuation of GATX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GATX is valued a bit cheaper than 63.27% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.31. GATX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
GATX is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.07.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GATX is valued a bit cheaper than 65.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.56, GATX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GATX is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.25 |
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.
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)2.54
EPS Next 2Y12.21%
EPS Next 3Y10.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GATX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.52%.
GATX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.95. GATX pays more dividend than 81.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, GATX is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.52% |
5.2 History
The dividend of GATX has a limited annual growth rate of 4.40%.
GATX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
GATX has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.4%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years20
5.3 Sustainability
28.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GATX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
GATX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP28.72%
EPS Next 2Y12.21%
EPS Next 3Y10.06%
NYSE:GATX (12/1/2025, 3:08:09 PM)
159.81
-0.12 (-0.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners103.6%
Inst Owner Change-0.05%
Ins Owners0.89%
Ins Owner Change0.17%
Market Cap5.71B
Revenue(TTM)1.70B
Net Income(TTM)308.80M
Analysts82
Price Target191 (19.52%)
Short Float %2.76%
Short Ratio5.05
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.52% |
Yearly Dividend2.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.4%
DP28.72%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.27%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.01%
Max EPS beat(2)0.48%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.01%
Max EPS beat(4)12.59%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.05%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)5.84%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)10.12%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.17%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.9%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.81%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.55%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.25%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.63%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.07 | ||
| P/S | 3.35 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 8.86 | ||
| P/B | 2.1 | ||
| P/tB | 2.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.25 |
EPS(TTM)8.42
EY5.27%
EPS(NY)9.95
Fwd EY6.22%
FCF(TTM)-16.74
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)18.03
OCFY11.28%
SpS47.76
BVpS76.16
TBVpS72.63
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)2.54
Graham Number120.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.32% | ||
| ROE | 11.36% | ||
| ROCE | 4.12% | ||
| ROIC | 3.13% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.31% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.43% | ||
| OM | 30.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.11% | ||
| GM | 75.47% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.05%
ROA(5y)1.87%
ROE(3y)10.25%
ROE(5y)9.11%
ROIC(3y)2.98%
ROIC(5y)2.87%
ROICexc(3y)3.1%
ROICexc(5y)2.99%
ROICexgc(3y)3.2%
ROICexgc(5y)3.08%
ROCE(3y)3.9%
ROCE(5y)3.76%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.35%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.49%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.95%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.21%
OM growth 3Y8.15%
OM growth 5Y5%
PM growth 3Y16.35%
PM growth 5Y0.4%
GM growth 3Y0.42%
GM growth 5Y0.99%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 9.04 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 279.2% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 72.81% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 66.64% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.96 |
F-Score8
WACC8.25%
ROIC/WACC0.38
Cap/Depr(3y)386.73%
Cap/Depr(5y)341.99%
Cap/Sales(3y)107.42%
Cap/Sales(5y)96.67%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.64%
EPS 3Y15.18%
EPS 5Y7.47%
EPS Q2Q%-10%
EPS Next Y13.84%
EPS Next 2Y12.21%
EPS Next 3Y10.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.66%
Revenue growth 3Y8.03%
Revenue growth 5Y5.69%
Sales Q2Q%8.36%
Revenue Next Year9.73%
Revenue Next 2Y7.59%
Revenue Next 3Y5.89%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y16.18%
EBIT growth 3Y16.84%
EBIT growth 5Y10.97%
EBIT Next Year133.22%
EBIT Next 3Y32.14%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y41.66%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y10.79%
OCF growth 3Y5.88%
OCF growth 5Y5.41%
GATX CORP / GATX FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GATX CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to GATX.
Can you provide the valuation status for GATX CORP?
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 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of GATX CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GATX CORP (GATX) is 18.98 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.1.
Can you provide the financial health for GATX stock?
The financial health rating of GATX CORP (GATX) is 1 / 10.