GATX CORP (GATX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:GATX • US3614481030

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After Hours: 2/10/2026, 8:10:36 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to GATX. GATX was compared to 51 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. While GATX has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. GATX is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


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.
  • GATX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M -1B

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of 2.32%, GATX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GATX has a Return On Equity (11.36%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • GATX's Return On Invested Capital of 3.13% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GATX is outperformed by 64.71% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GATX is significantly below the industry average of 9.59%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (2.98%) for GATX is below the current ROIC(3.13%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
GATX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGATX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • GATX has a Profit Margin of 18.11%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GATX outperforms 90.20% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GATX has remained more or less at the same level.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 30.58%, GATX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GATX has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 75.47%, GATX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GATX has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
GATX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGATX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 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.
  • 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.
  • The debt/assets ratio for GATX is higher compared to a year ago.
GATX Yearly Shares OutstandingGATX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • GATX has an Altman-Z score of 1.02. 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 1.02, GATX is doing worse than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GATX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.21. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • GATX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 3.21. This is amonst the worse of the industry: GATX underperforms 80.39% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.21
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.02
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC8.71%
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 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.39 indicates that GATX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • GATX has a worse Current ratio (1.39) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
  • GATX has a Quick Ratio of 1.39. This is a normal value and indicates that GATX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • GATX has a Quick ratio (1.39) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 1.39
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 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.64% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.47% on average over the past years.
  • Looking at the last year, GATX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.66% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.69% on average over the past years.
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 11.65% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 16.00% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y13.01%
EPS Next 2Y13.77%
EPS Next 3Y11.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.8%
Revenue Next 2Y22.82%
Revenue Next 3Y16%
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.
  • 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.51, 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 60.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.03, GATX is valued at the same level.
  • GATX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.54.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GATX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GATX is cheaper than 74.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • GATX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.97.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.51
Fwd PE 18.54
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

  • 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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.34
GATX Per share dataGATX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 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)1.73
PEG (5Y)3.01
EPS Next 2Y13.77%
EPS Next 3Y11.65%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • GATX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.30%.
  • GATX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.82.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, GATX is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.3%

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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.4%
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 0.5 1 1.5 2

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 2Y13.77%
EPS Next 3Y11.65%
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 0 500M -500M -1B
GATX Dividend Payout.GATX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GATX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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GATX CORP

NYSE:GATX (2/10/2026, 8:10:36 PM)

After market: 189.57 0 (0%)

189.57

+0.44 (+0.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)10-21
Earnings (Next)02-19
Inst Owners103.12%
Inst Owner Change0.52%
Ins Owners0.89%
Ins Owner Change0.14%
Market Cap6.77B
Revenue(TTM)1.70B
Net Income(TTM)308.80M
Analysts82
Price Target212.67 (12.19%)
Short Float %2.49%
Short Ratio5.12
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.3%
Yearly Dividend2.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.4%
DP28.72%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-DateN/A
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)11.05%
PT rev (3m)11.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.34%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.51
Fwd PE 18.54
P/S 3.97
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 10.51
P/B 2.49
P/tB 2.61
EV/EBITDA 15.34
EPS(TTM)8.42
EY4.44%
EPS(NY)10.23
Fwd EY5.39%
FCF(TTM)-16.74
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)18.03
OCFY9.51%
SpS47.76
BVpS76.16
TBVpS72.63
PEG (NY)1.73
PEG (5Y)3.01
Graham Number120.12
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.02
F-Score8
WACC8.71%
ROIC/WACC0.36
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 Y13.01%
EPS Next 2Y13.77%
EPS Next 3Y11.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.66%
Revenue growth 3Y8.03%
Revenue growth 5Y5.69%
Sales Q2Q%8.36%
Revenue Next Year9.8%
Revenue Next 2Y22.82%
Revenue Next 3Y16%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y16.18%
EBIT growth 3Y16.84%
EBIT growth 5Y10.97%
EBIT Next Year122.81%
EBIT Next 3Y50.93%
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.


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

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to GATX CORP (GATX). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is GATX CORP (GATX) stock?

GATX CORP (GATX) has a profitability rating of 7 / 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 13.01% 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 28.72%.