GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC (GBX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:GBX • US3936571013
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+0.58 (+1.03%)
At close: Mar 2, 2026
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After Hours: 3/2/2026, 8:23:39 PM
GBX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 130 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 correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. 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.
- GBX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- 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
- With a Return On Assets value of 4.31%, GBX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- GBX has a Return On Equity of 12.01%. This is in the better half of the industry: GBX outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
- GBX has a Return On Invested Capital (5.20%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- GBX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.26%. This is below the industry average of 10.21%.
| 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 of 6.03%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GBX outperforms 51.54% of 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 50.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GBX has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 17.50%, GBX is doing worse than 77.69% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GBX has grown nicely.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GBX is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for GBX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- GBX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, GBX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 1.87 indicates that GBX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- GBX has a Altman-Z score of 1.87. This is in the lower half of the industry: GBX underperforms 62.31% 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 61.54% 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 amonst the worse of the industry: GBX underperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.87 |
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC7.95%
2.3 Liquidity
- GBX has a Current Ratio of 1.61. This is a normal value and indicates that GBX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- GBX has a worse Current ratio (1.61) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that GBX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- GBX has a Quick ratio of 0.91. This is in the lower half of the industry: GBX underperforms 70.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for GBX have decreased by -0.17% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 26.18% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue for GBX has decreased by -14.99% in the past year. This is quite bad
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -2.96% on average over the next years.
- GBX is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.85% yearly.
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
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.97, 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 96.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- GBX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.59, GBX is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GBX is valued cheaper than 91.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GBX to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.11), we can say GBX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GBX is valued cheaper than 95.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GBX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.77% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.86 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A cheap valuation may be justified as GBX's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.96% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.38
EPS Next 2Y-15.22%
EPS Next 3Y-2.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- GBX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.20%.
- GBX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.13. GBX pays more dividend than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- GBX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.2% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.42%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
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%
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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-0.34%
Ins Owners2.29%
Ins Owner Change15.33%
Market Cap1.76B
Revenue(TTM)3.07B
Net Income(TTM)185.20M
Analysts46
Price Target50.66 (-11.12%)
Short Float %6.93%
Short Ratio4.74
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.2% |
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)5.67%
PT rev (3m)6.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.65%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.59 | ||
| P/S | 0.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.33 | ||
| P/B | 1.14 | ||
| P/tB | 1.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.86 |
EPS(TTM)5.72
EY10.04%
EPS(NY)4.53
Fwd EY7.94%
FCF(TTM)4.15
FCFY7.28%
OCF(TTM)13.18
OCFY23.12%
SpS99.4
BVpS49.93
TBVpS44.89
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.38
Graham Number80.16
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 | 1.87 |
F-Score8
WACC7.95%
ROIC/WACC0.65
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 6 / 10 to GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC (GBX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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%.