GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC (GBX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:GBX • US3936571013

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

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall GBX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated GBX against 131 industry peers in the Machinery industry. GBX has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. GBX is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. GBX also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. GBX Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year GBX was profitable.
  • In the past year GBX had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years GBX has always been profitable.
  • In multiple years GBX reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
GBX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGBX 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 200M -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

  • GBX has a Return On Assets of 4.31%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GBX outperforms 55.73% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 12.01%, GBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.47% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.20%, GBX is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GBX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.26%. This is below the industry average of 10.16%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.31%
ROE 12.01%
ROIC 5.2%
ROA(3y)3.34%
ROA(5y)2.44%
ROE(3y)9.98%
ROE(5y)7.22%
ROIC(3y)6.26%
ROIC(5y)4.32%
GBX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGBX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • GBX's Profit Margin of 6.03% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GBX outperforms 51.91% of its industry peers.
  • GBX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • GBX's Operating Margin of 8.99% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GBX outperforms 51.15% of its industry peers.
  • GBX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 17.50%, GBX is doing worse than 76.34% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GBX has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.99%
PM (TTM) 6.03%
GM 17.5%
OM growth 3Y57.6%
OM growth 5Y14.86%
PM growth 3Y58.73%
PM growth 5Y29.12%
GM growth 3Y22.19%
GM growth 5Y8.19%
GBX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGBX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

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2. GBX Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • GBX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • GBX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, GBX has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, GBX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
GBX Yearly Shares OutstandingGBX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
GBX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGBX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 1.85 indicates that GBX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.85, GBX is doing worse than 67.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of GBX is 13.78, which is on the high side as it means it would take GBX, 13.78 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • GBX's Debt to FCF ratio of 13.78 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GBX outperforms 41.22% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.15 is on the high side and indicates that GBX has dependencies on debt financing.
  • GBX has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.15) than 80.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.15
Debt/FCF 13.78
Altman-Z 1.85
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC8.13%
GBX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGBX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.61 indicates that GBX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of GBX (1.61) is worse than 68.70% of its industry peers.
  • GBX has a Quick Ratio of 1.61. This is a bad value and indicates that GBX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of GBX (0.91) is worse than 70.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.61
Quick Ratio 0.91
GBX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGBX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. GBX Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for GBX have decreased by -0.17% in the last year.
  • GBX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 26.18% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, GBX shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -14.99% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, GBX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.02% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.17%
EPS 3Y65.49%
EPS 5Y26.18%
EPS Q2Q%-33.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.99%
Revenue growth 3Y2.86%
Revenue growth 5Y3.02%
Sales Q2Q%-19.39%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, GBX will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -2.96% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, GBX will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.85% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-34%
EPS Next 2Y-15.22%
EPS Next 3Y-2.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-10.74%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.75%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.85%
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 decreasing.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
GBX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGBX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B
GBX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGBX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6

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4. GBX Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.05, the valuation of GBX can be described as reasonable.
  • GBX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GBX is cheaper than 96.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GBX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • GBX is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.43.
  • GBX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GBX is cheaper than 91.60% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.84. GBX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.05
Fwd PE 11.43
GBX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGBX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GBX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • 90.08% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GBX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.47
EV/EBITDA 6.57
GBX Per share dataGBX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • GBX's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.96% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.35
EPS Next 2Y-15.22%
EPS Next 3Y-2.96%

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5. GBX Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.30%, GBX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.13, GBX pays a better dividend. On top of this GBX pays more dividend than 91.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, GBX pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.3%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of GBX has a limited annual growth rate of 3.42%.
  • GBX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • GBX has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.42%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
GBX Yearly Dividends per shareGBX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 16.68% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GBX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP16.68%
EPS Next 2Y-15.22%
EPS Next 3Y-2.96%
GBX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGBX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M -400M
GBX Dividend Payout.GBX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GBX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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GBX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC

NYSE:GBX (3/13/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 51.75 0 (0%)

51.75

-0.99 (-1.88%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)01-08
Earnings (Next)04-06
Inst Owners101.97%
Inst Owner Change-0.39%
Ins Owners2.32%
Ins Owner Change15.33%
Market Cap1.60B
Revenue(TTM)3.07B
Net Income(TTM)185.20M
Analysts46
Price Target50.66 (-2.11%)
Short Float %7.25%
Short Ratio5.07
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.3%
Yearly Dividend1.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.42%
DP16.68%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date01-27
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)20.1%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.67%
Max EPS beat(2)42.88%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)28.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.23%
Max EPS beat(4)86.96%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)27.04%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)30.89%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)20.74%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.59%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.63%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-16.02%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.63%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.65%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.43%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.69%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)6.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.17%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.05
Fwd PE 11.43
P/S 0.52
P/FCF 12.47
P/OCF 3.93
P/B 1.04
P/tB 1.15
EV/EBITDA 6.57
EPS(TTM)5.72
EY11.05%
EPS(NY)4.53
Fwd EY8.75%
FCF(TTM)4.15
FCFY8.02%
OCF(TTM)13.18
OCFY25.46%
SpS99.4
BVpS49.93
TBVpS44.89
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.35
Graham Number80.16
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.31%
ROE 12.01%
ROCE 8.32%
ROIC 5.2%
ROICexc 5.76%
ROICexgc 6.41%
OM 8.99%
PM (TTM) 6.03%
GM 17.5%
FCFM 4.18%
ROA(3y)3.34%
ROA(5y)2.44%
ROE(3y)9.98%
ROE(5y)7.22%
ROIC(3y)6.26%
ROIC(5y)4.32%
ROICexc(3y)6.97%
ROICexc(5y)4.88%
ROICexgc(3y)7.92%
ROICexgc(5y)5.54%
ROCE(3y)10.03%
ROCE(5y)6.91%
ROICexgc growth 3Y47.87%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.94%
ROICexc growth 3Y47.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.04%
OM growth 3Y57.6%
OM growth 5Y14.86%
PM growth 3Y58.73%
PM growth 5Y29.12%
GM growth 3Y22.19%
GM growth 5Y8.19%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.15
Debt/FCF 13.78
Debt/EBITDA 4.41
Cap/Depr 223.4%
Cap/Sales 9.08%
Interest Coverage 3.38
Cash Conversion 101.55%
Profit Quality 69.22%
Current Ratio 1.61
Quick Ratio 0.91
Altman-Z 1.85
F-Score8
WACC8.13%
ROIC/WACC0.64
Cap/Depr(3y)305.32%
Cap/Depr(5y)285.45%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.69%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.96%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.17%
EPS 3Y65.49%
EPS 5Y26.18%
EPS Q2Q%-33.72%
EPS Next Y-34%
EPS Next 2Y-15.22%
EPS Next 3Y-2.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.99%
Revenue growth 3Y2.86%
Revenue growth 5Y3.02%
Sales Q2Q%-19.39%
Revenue Next Year-10.74%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.75%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.85%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-22.9%
EBIT growth 3Y62.11%
EBIT growth 5Y18.32%
EBIT Next Year3.35%
EBIT Next 3Y9.81%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y240.26%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y44.33%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-0.49%

GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC / GBX FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for GBX stock?

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


What is the valuation status for GBX stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC (GBX). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC?

GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC (GBX) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC (GBX) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC (GBX) is expected to decline by -34% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for GBX stock?

The dividend rating of GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC (GBX) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 16.68%.