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GATX CORP (GATX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:GATX - US3614481030 - Common Stock

171.38 USD
+2.93 (+1.74%)
Last: 9/11/2025, 5:05:00 PM
171.38 USD
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After Hours: 9/11/2025, 5:05:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to GATX. GATX was compared to 50 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. GATX has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. GATX is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. GATX also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GATX was profitable.
GATX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M -1B

1.2 Ratios

GATX's Return On Assets of 2.42% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GATX is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 11.97%, GATX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.18%, GATX is doing worse than 68.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GATX is significantly below the industry average of 9.98%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.18%) for GATX is above the 3 year average (2.98%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.42%
ROE 11.97%
ROIC 3.18%
ROA(3y)2.05%
ROA(5y)1.87%
ROE(3y)10.25%
ROE(5y)9.11%
ROIC(3y)2.98%
ROIC(5y)2.87%
GATX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGATX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

GATX's Profit Margin of 19.13% is amongst the best of the industry. GATX outperforms 88.00% of its industry peers.
GATX's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 31.18%, GATX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GATX has grown nicely.
GATX has a better Gross Margin (75.97%) than 96.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GATX has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 31.18%
PM (TTM) 19.13%
GM 75.97%
OM growth 3Y8.15%
OM growth 5Y5%
PM growth 3Y16.35%
PM growth 5Y0.4%
GM growth 3Y0.42%
GM growth 5Y0.99%
GATX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGATX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

GATX 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, GATX has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, GATX has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for GATX is higher compared to a year ago.
GATX Yearly Shares OutstandingGATX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
GATX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGATX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

GATX has an Altman-Z score of 0.97. This is a bad value and indicates that GATX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of GATX (0.97) is worse than 78.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.22 is on the high side and indicates that GATX has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of GATX (3.22) is worse than 84.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.22
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.97
ROIC/WACC0.37
WACC8.53%
GATX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGATX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

GATX has a Current Ratio of 1.28. This is a normal value and indicates that GATX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.28, GATX is not doing good in the industry: 78.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
GATX has a Quick Ratio of 1.28. This is a normal value and indicates that GATX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of GATX (1.28) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.28
Quick Ratio 1.28
GATX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGATX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

GATX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 30.97%, which is quite impressive.
GATX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.47% yearly.
GATX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.74%.
Measured over the past years, GATX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.69% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.97%
EPS 3Y15.18%
EPS 5Y7.47%
EPS Q2Q%44.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.74%
Revenue growth 3Y8.03%
Revenue growth 5Y5.69%
Sales Q2Q%11.33%

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 9.43% on average per year.
GATX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.61% yearly.
EPS Next Y12.97%
EPS Next 2Y11.94%
EPS Next 3Y9.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.05%
Revenue Next 2Y6.83%
Revenue Next 3Y5.61%
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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
GATX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGATX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B
GATX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGATX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.77, GATX is valued on the expensive side.
70.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GATX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
GATX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.44.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.31, the valuation of GATX can be described as rather expensive.
64.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GATX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GATX to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.87), we can say GATX is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.77
Fwd PE 17.31
GATX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGATX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as GATX.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.58
GATX Per share dataGATX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -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.
GATX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)2.65
EPS Next 2Y11.94%
EPS Next 3Y9.43%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.45%, GATX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
GATX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.69. GATX pays more dividend than 84.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.45, GATX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.45.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.45%

5.2 History

The dividend of GATX has a limited annual growth rate of 4.40%.
GATX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
GATX Yearly Dividends per shareGATX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

GATX pays out 27.38% 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.
DP27.38%
EPS Next 2Y11.94%
EPS Next 3Y9.43%
GATX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGATX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M -1B
GATX Dividend Payout.GATX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GATX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GATX CORP

NYSE:GATX (9/11/2025, 5:05:00 PM)

After market: 171.38 0 (0%)

171.38

+2.93 (+1.74%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)07-29 2025-07-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-20 2025-10-20/bmo
Inst Owners102.4%
Inst Owner Change-0.2%
Ins Owners0.88%
Ins Owner Change0.34%
Market Cap6.10B
Analysts80
Price Target188.36 (9.91%)
Short Float %3.05%
Short Ratio6.28
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.45%
Yearly Dividend2.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.4%
DP27.38%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date09-15 2025-09-15 (0.61)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)0.75%
Min EPS beat(2)0.48%
Max EPS beat(2)1.01%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.64%
Min EPS beat(4)0.48%
Max EPS beat(4)32.49%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.18%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)5.47%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)10.54%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.9%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.48%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.33%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.7%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.35%
PT rev (1m)1.84%
PT rev (3m)6.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.87%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.77
Fwd PE 17.31
P/S 3.65
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 9.36
P/B 2.29
P/tB 2.4
EV/EBITDA 14.58
EPS(TTM)8.67
EY5.06%
EPS(NY)9.9
Fwd EY5.78%
FCF(TTM)-20.57
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)18.31
OCFY10.68%
SpS46.94
BVpS74.99
TBVpS71.44
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)2.65
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.42%
ROE 11.97%
ROCE 4.19%
ROIC 3.18%
ROICexc 3.38%
ROICexgc 3.51%
OM 31.18%
PM (TTM) 19.13%
GM 75.97%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y7.35%
ROICexcg 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.22
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 8.95
Cap/Depr 315.86%
Cap/Sales 82.83%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 67.94%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.28
Quick Ratio 1.28
Altman-Z 0.97
F-Score8
WACC8.53%
ROIC/WACC0.37
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)30.97%
EPS 3Y15.18%
EPS 5Y7.47%
EPS Q2Q%44.06%
EPS Next Y12.97%
EPS Next 2Y11.94%
EPS Next 3Y9.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.74%
Revenue growth 3Y8.03%
Revenue growth 5Y5.69%
Sales Q2Q%11.33%
Revenue Next Year9.05%
Revenue Next 2Y6.83%
Revenue Next 3Y5.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y22.59%
EBIT growth 3Y16.84%
EBIT growth 5Y10.97%
EBIT Next Year133.63%
EBIT Next 3Y32.14%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y15.77%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y13.26%
OCF growth 3Y5.88%
OCF growth 5Y5.41%