GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC (GBX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:GBX • US3936571013
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+1.07 (+2.08%)
At close: Feb 3, 2026
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After Hours: 2/3/2026, 8:20:24 PM
Taking everything into account, GBX scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GBX was compared to 132 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 cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally GBX also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
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.
- The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: GBX reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
- GBX has a Return On Assets of 4.31%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GBX outperforms 55.30% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of GBX (12.01%) is better than 69.70% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.20%, GBX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GBX is below the industry average of 10.37%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- GBX has a Profit Margin (6.03%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GBX has grown nicely.
- With a Operating Margin value of 8.99%, GBX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GBX has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of GBX (17.50%) is worse than 77.27% of its industry peers.
- GBX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, GBX has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, GBX has less shares outstanding
- GBX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- GBX has an Altman-Z score of 1.84. This is not the best score and indicates that GBX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- GBX has a Altman-Z score of 1.84. This is in the lower half of the industry: GBX underperforms 67.42% of its industry peers.
- GBX has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.78. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as GBX would need 13.78 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 13.78, GBX is doing worse than 62.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.15 is on the high side and indicates that GBX has dependencies on debt financing.
- GBX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.15. This is in the lower half of the industry: GBX underperforms 79.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.84 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC8.35%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.61 indicates that GBX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.61, GBX is doing worse than 68.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that GBX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- GBX's Quick ratio of 0.91 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GBX is outperformed by 69.70% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- GBX shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.17%.
- Measured over the past years, GBX shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 26.18% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, GBX shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -14.99% in the last year.
- GBX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.02% yearly.
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
- GBX is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -2.96% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.85% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-31.87%
EPS Next 2Y-15.3%
EPS Next 3Y-2.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-9.25%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.12%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.16, the valuation of GBX can be described as reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GBX indicates a rather cheap valuation: GBX is cheaper than 96.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GBX to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.18), we can say GBX is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.60, the valuation of GBX can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GBX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- GBX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- GBX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GBX is cheaper than 96.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- 89.39% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GBX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.5 |
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-15.3%
EPS Next 3Y-2.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.56%, GBX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.01, GBX pays a better dividend. On top of this GBX pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, GBX pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.56% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of GBX has a limited annual growth rate of 3.42%.
- GBX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
5.3 Sustainability
- GBX pays out 16.68% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP16.68%
EPS Next 2Y-15.3%
EPS Next 3Y-2.96%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)01-08 2026-01-08/amc
Earnings (Next)04-06 2026-04-06
Inst Owners102.15%
Inst Owner Change-1.69%
Ins Owners2.29%
Ins Owner Change15.87%
Market Cap1.63B
Revenue(TTM)3.07B
Net Income(TTM)185.20M
Analysts46
Price Target47.94 (-8.53%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.56% |
Yearly Dividend1.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.42%
DP16.68%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date01-27 2026-01-27 (0.32)
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)7.63%
PT rev (3m)-12.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.94%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)6.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-13.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.68%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.6 | ||
| P/S | 0.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.02 | ||
| P/B | 1.06 | ||
| P/tB | 1.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.5 |
EPS(TTM)5.72
EY10.91%
EPS(NY)4.52
Fwd EY8.62%
FCF(TTM)4.11
FCFY7.84%
OCF(TTM)13.05
OCFY24.9%
SpS98.44
BVpS49.45
TBVpS44.46
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.35
Graham Number79.77
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.84 |
F-Score8
WACC8.35%
ROIC/WACC0.62
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-31.87%
EPS Next 2Y-15.3%
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-9.25%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.12%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.85%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-22.9%
EBIT growth 3Y62.11%
EBIT growth 5Y18.32%
EBIT Next Year4.18%
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 -31.87% 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%.