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(GBX) Greenbrier Companies - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US3936571013

Rail, Freight, Wagons, Wagons

GBX EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS Growth (3Y CAGR): -99.84%
EPS Trend (3Y Correlation): 29.8%

GBX Revenue

Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR): -4.29%
Revenue Trend (3Y Correlation): -34.7%

Description: GBX Greenbrier Companies

Greenbrier Companies Inc (NYSE:GBX) is a US-based company operating in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sub-industry. The companys stock performance is characterized by a relatively high beta of 1.689, indicating a higher volatility compared to the overall market.

To understand the companys financial health, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Return on Equity (RoE) and Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio are crucial. With a RoE of 15.92%, Greenbrier demonstrates a decent ability to generate profits from shareholders equity. However, its current P/E ratio of 6.20 suggests that the stock might be undervalued, as it is lower than the forward P/E of 11.06, indicating potential for future earnings growth.

The construction machinery and heavy transportation equipment industry is heavily influenced by economic drivers such as GDP growth, infrastructure spending, and commodity prices. As a player in this industry, Greenbriers performance is likely tied to these factors. The companys market capitalization of $1.357 billion USD positions it as a mid-cap stock, potentially offering a balance between growth opportunities and stability.

Analyzing the stocks technical indicators, the significant gap between the current price ($45.06) and the 200-day Simple Moving Average ($53.92) may indicate a downtrend. Additionally, the Average True Range (ATR) of 1.33, representing a 2.95% daily price movement, suggests relatively high short-term volatility. These factors should be considered when evaluating potential trading opportunities.

To make informed investment decisions, its essential to monitor Greenbriers future earnings reports, industry trends, and broader economic conditions. Key economic drivers to watch include government infrastructure spending, rail and maritime equipment demand, and overall economic growth.

GBX Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD	1,425m
Sub-Industry	Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment
IPO / Inception	1994-07-14

GBX Stock Ratings

Growth Rating	26.0%
Fundamental	59.7%
Dividend Rating	52.1%
Return 12m vs S&P 500	-17.6%
Analyst Rating	3.50 of 5

GBX Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m	2.57%
Yield on Cost 5y	4.90%
Annual Growth 5y	2.13%
Payout Consistency	70.1%
Payout Ratio	17.3%

GBX Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m	-7.4%
Growth Correlation 12m	-59.3%
Growth Correlation 5y	61.9%
CAGR 5y	20.78%
CAGR/Max DD 3y	0.48
CAGR/Mean DD 3y	1.61
Sharpe Ratio 12m	-0.86
Alpha	0.00
Beta	0.656
Volatility	39.63%
Current Volume	287.7k
Average Volume 20d	239.3k
Stop Loss	44.8 (-3.2%)
Signal	-0.21

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.5

Net Income (228.9m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 211.9m TTM)

FCFTA 0.02 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 8.82pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)

NWC/Revenue 17.12% (prev 29.23%; Δ -12.11pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)

CFO/TA 0.08 (>3.0%) and CFO 358.9m > Net Income 228.9m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)

Net Debt (1.55b) to EBITDA (535.8m) ratio: 2.90 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)

Current Ratio 1.61 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)

Outstanding Shares last Quarter (32.2m) change vs 12m ago 0.51% (target <= -2.0% for YES)

Gross Margin 18.51% (prev 13.99%; Δ 4.52pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)

Asset Turnover 83.42% (prev 85.18%; Δ -1.76pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)

Interest Coverage Ratio 4.92 (EBITDA TTM 535.8m / Interest Expense TTM 83.9m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 2.90

(A) 0.14 = (Total Current Assets 1.59b - Total Current Liabilities 986.2m) / Total Assets 4.35b

(B) 0.27 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 1.17b / Total Assets 4.35b

(D) 0.43 = Book Value of Equity 1.14b / Total Liabilities 2.64b

Total Rating: 2.90 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 59.67

1. Piotroski 6.50pt = 1.50

2. FCF Yield 2.64% = 1.32

3. FCF Margin 2.16% = 0.54

4. Debt/Equity 1.17 = 1.85

5. Debt/Ebitda 3.29 = -2.12

6. ROIC - WACC 5.09% = 6.37

7. RoE 15.92% = 1.33

8. Rev. Trend -34.69% = -2.60

9. EPS Trend 29.75% = 1.49

What is the price of GBX shares?

As of September 17, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 46.27 with a total of 287,726 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.76%, over one month by +0.74%, over three months by +1.95% and over the past year by -2.11%.

Is Greenbrier Companies a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Greenbrier Companies is currently (September 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 59.67 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of GBX is around 48.67 USD . This means that GBX is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 5.19%.

Is GBX a buy, sell or hold?

Greenbrier Companies has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.50. Therefor, it is recommend to hold GBX.

Strong Buy: 1
Buy: 0
Hold: 0
Sell: 1
Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the GBX price?

Issuer	Target	Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price	53.5	15.6%
Analysts Target Price	53.5	15.6%
ValueRay Target Price	52.2	12.7%

Last update: 2025-09-15 04:36

GBX Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 1.42b (1.42b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 296.8m USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 6.5078
P/E Forward = 11.0619
P/S = 0.4033
P/B = 0.9475
P/EG = 1.93
Beta = 1.699
Revenue TTM = 3.53b USD
EBIT TTM = 413.2m USD
EBITDA TTM = 535.8m USD
Long Term Debt = 1.38b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 378.8m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 1.76b USD (Calculated: Short Term 378.8m + Long Term 1.38b)
Net Debt = 1.55b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 2.89b USD (1.42b + Debt 1.76b - CCE 296.8m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 4.92 (Ebit TTM 413.2m / Interest Expense TTM 83.9m)
FCF Yield = 2.64% (FCF TTM 76.2m / Enterprise Value 2.89b)
FCF Margin = 2.16% (FCF TTM 76.2m / Revenue TTM 3.53b)
Net Margin = 6.48% (Net Income TTM 228.9m / Revenue TTM 3.53b)
Gross Margin = 18.51% ((Revenue TTM 3.53b - Cost of Revenue TTM 2.88b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 2.53 (Enterprise Value 2.89b / Book Value Of Equity 1.14b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.06% (Interest Expense 18.7m / Debt 1.76b)
Taxrate = 27.72% (62.0m / 223.7m)
NOPAT = 298.7m (EBIT 413.2m * (1 - 27.72%))
Current Ratio = 1.61 (Total Current Assets 1.59b / Total Current Liabilities 986.2m)
Debt / Equity = 1.17 (Debt 1.76b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 1.50b)
Debt / EBITDA = 3.29 (Net Debt 1.55b / EBITDA 535.8m)
Debt / FCF = 23.13 (Debt 1.76b / FCF TTM 76.2m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.44b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 5.26% (Net Income 228.9m, Total Assets 4.35b )
RoE = 15.92% (Net Income TTM 228.9m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.44b)
RoCE = 14.64% (Ebit 413.2m / (Equity 1.44b + L.T.Debt 1.38b))
RoIC = 9.28% (NOPAT 298.7m / Invested Capital 3.22b)
WACC = 4.19% (E(1.42b)/V(3.19b) * Re(8.43%)) + (D(1.76b)/V(3.19b) * Rd(1.06%) * (1-Tc(0.28)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -54.55 | Cagr: -0.40%
Discount Rate = 8.43% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 68.73% ; FCFE base≈76.2m ; Y1≈50.0m ; Y5≈22.9m
Fair Price DCF = 13.64 (DCF Value 421.3m / Shares Outstanding 30.9m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 29.75 | EPS CAGR: -99.84% | SUE: -3.19 | # QB: False
Revenue Correlation: -34.69 | Revenue CAGR: -4.29%

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