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GATX CORP (GATX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:GATX - US3614481030 - Common Stock

175.85 USD
+0.69 (+0.39%)
Last: 10/3/2025, 8:04:00 PM
175.85 USD
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After Hours: 10/3/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

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. While GATX belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, GATX is valued expensive at the moment.


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.
In the past 5 years GATX has always been profitable.
GATX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 has a Return On Assets (2.42%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GATX has a Return On Equity (11.97%) which is in line with its industry peers.
GATX has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.18%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GATX underperforms 67.35% of its industry peers.
GATX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.98%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.03%.
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 87.76% of its industry peers.
GATX's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
GATX's Operating Margin of 31.18% is amongst the best of the industry. GATX outperforms 87.76% of its industry peers.
GATX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GATX has a Gross Margin of 75.97%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GATX outperforms 95.92% of its industry peers.
GATX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GATX is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GATX has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for GATX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.99, we must say that GATX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.99, GATX is doing worse than 75.51% of the companies in the same industry.
GATX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.22. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
GATX has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (3.22) than 83.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.22
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.99
ROIC/WACC0.37
WACC8.71%
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: 75.51% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.28 indicates that GATX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GATX's Quick ratio of 1.28 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GATX outperforms 53.06% of its industry peers.
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 30.97% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, GATX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.47% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, GATX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.74% in the last year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.43% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
GATX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.40% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.19%
EPS Next 2Y11.93%
EPS Next 3Y9.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.36%
Revenue Next 2Y7.41%
Revenue Next 3Y6.4%
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.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.28, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of GATX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GATX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.39% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GATX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.86), we can say GATX is valued slightly cheaper.
GATX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.77.
GATX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GATX is cheaper than 61.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.32, GATX is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.28
Fwd PE 17.77
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

GATX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.85
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

The 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)1.54
PEG (5Y)2.71
EPS Next 2Y11.93%
EPS Next 3Y9.43%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.39%, GATX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
GATX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.77.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.39, GATX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.39%

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
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

27.38% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GATX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of GATX is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP27.38%
EPS Next 2Y11.93%
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 (10/3/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 175.85 0 (0%)

175.85

+0.69 (+0.39%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)07-29 2025-07-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-21 2025-10-21/bmo
Inst Owners103.6%
Inst Owner Change-0.2%
Ins Owners0.89%
Ins Owner Change0.34%
Market Cap6.26B
Analysts82
Price Target192.53 (9.49%)
Short Float %3.4%
Short Ratio6.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.39%
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)2.21%
PT rev (3m)5.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.28%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.28
Fwd PE 17.77
P/S 3.75
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 9.61
P/B 2.34
P/tB 2.46
EV/EBITDA 14.85
EPS(TTM)8.67
EY4.93%
EPS(NY)9.9
Fwd EY5.63%
FCF(TTM)-20.57
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)18.31
OCFY10.41%
SpS46.94
BVpS74.99
TBVpS71.44
PEG (NY)1.54
PEG (5Y)2.71
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 0.99
F-Score8
WACC8.71%
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 Y13.19%
EPS Next 2Y11.93%
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 Year9.36%
Revenue Next 2Y7.41%
Revenue Next 3Y6.4%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y22.59%
EBIT growth 3Y16.84%
EBIT growth 5Y10.97%
EBIT Next Year133.22%
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%