GATX Corporation (GATX) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1995–2024) · Industrials · Rental & Leasing Services
EV/EBITDA
↑
16.90
+18% vs avg
5yr avg: 14.35
30Y Low3.4·High17.3
P/FCF
N/A
—
5yr avg: N/A
30Y Low6.0·High9.2
P/B Ratio
↑
2.94
↑+56% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.88
30Y Low1.3·High3.1
ROE
↑
12.1%
↓+28% vs avg
5yr avg: 9.4%
30Y Low-7%·High32%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
9.39
+0% vs avg
5yr avg: 9.38
30Y Low0.1·High11.3
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
GATX Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
GATX Corporation trades at 25.6x earnings, 19% above its 5-year average of 21.5x, sitting at the 89th percentile of its historical range. This is roughly in line with the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.9x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $7.1B | $5.6B | $4.3B | $3.8B | $3.8B | $2.9B | $3.0B | $2.7B | $2.4B | $2.5B | $1.9B |
| Enterprise Value | $15.1B | $13.6B | $11.5B | $10.2B | $9.6B | $8.4B | $8.1B | $7.2B | $6.5B | $6.5B | $5.9B |
| P/E Ratio → | 25.65 | 19.92 | 16.88 | 24.45 | 26.18 | 19.90 | 28.87 | 12.83 | 4.88 | 9.79 | 9.07 |
| P/S Ratio | 4.49 | 3.51 | 3.04 | 3.00 | 2.98 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 1.99 | 1.78 | 1.78 | 1.29 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.94 | 2.28 | 1.89 | 1.88 | 1.86 | 1.50 | 1.64 | 1.52 | 1.37 | 1.87 | 1.46 |
| P/FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | 11.82 | 9.24 | 8.25 | 7.16 | 7.40 | 6.88 | 6.52 | 5.33 | 4.93 | 4.02 | 3.49 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
GATX EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
GATX Corporation's enterprise value stands at 16.9x EBITDA, 18% above its 5-year average of 14.4x. The Industrials sector median is 13.9x, placing the stock at a 22% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 8.56 | 8.13 | 8.04 | 7.63 | 6.94 | 6.74 | 5.26 | 4.75 | 4.57 | 4.05 |
| EV / EBITDA | 16.90 | 15.16 | 14.70 | 14.38 | 14.22 | 13.32 | 13.19 | 11.01 | 9.99 | 9.57 | 9.03 |
| EV / EBIT | 31.93 | 22.52 | 22.53 | 26.16 | 24.05 | 26.57 | 24.86 | 19.78 | 17.45 | 14.30 | 13.79 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
GATX Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
GATX Corporation earns an operating margin of 29.9%, significantly above the Industrials sector average of 4.9%. Operating margins have expanded from 26.7% to 29.9% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROE of 12.1% is modest. ROIC of 3.6% represents below-average returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.3%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 48.0% | 48.0% | 45.9% | 45.0% | 42.9% | 40.9% | 41.0% | 39.4% | 39.8% | 41.3% | 40.7% |
| Operating Margin | 29.9% | 29.9% | 27.5% | 26.7% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 23.4% | 23.0% | 24.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | 17.9% | 17.9% | 18.4% | 12.2% | 11.4% | 12.5% | 17.6% | 15.5% | 36.5% | 18.1% | 14.2% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 12.1% | 12.1% | 12.0% | 7.7% | 7.2% | 8.0% | 11.7% | 11.8% | 32.0% | 19.6% | 15.8% |
| ROA | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 6.9% | 3.7% | 3.0% |
| ROIC | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 3.0% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.1% |
| ROCE | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 3.4% | 3.7% | 4.3% | 4.7% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
GATX Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
GATX Corporation carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 9.4x, which is highly leveraged (197% above the sector average of 3.2x). Net debt stands at $8.0B ($8.4B total debt minus $402M cash). Interest coverage of just 1.4x is concerning — the company has limited headroom to absorb earnings volatility before struggling with debt service.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 3.45 | 3.45 | 3.35 | 3.31 | 3.07 | 2.93 | 2.85 | 2.55 | 2.45 | 3.17 | 3.28 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 9.39 | 9.39 | 9.78 | 9.44 | 9.17 | 9.11 | 8.52 | 7.00 | 6.70 | 6.31 | 6.47 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 3.28 | 3.16 | 3.16 | 2.90 | 2.78 | 2.77 | 2.49 | 2.28 | 2.94 | 3.13 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 8.94 | 8.94 | 9.20 | 9.02 | 8.66 | 8.64 | 8.28 | 6.84 | 6.25 | 5.85 | 6.16 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | 1.39 | 1.39 | 1.47 | 1.59 | 1.46 | 1.51 | 1.56 | 1.92 | 2.07 | 2.48 | 2.32 |
GATX Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
GATX Corporation's current ratio of 3.04x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 2.72x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.04 | 3.04 | 3.03 | 3.08 | 2.17 | 2.54 | 0.64 | 1.09 | 3.23 | 3.05 | 2.55 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.72 | 2.72 | 2.73 | 2.83 | 1.95 | 2.17 | 0.54 | 0.87 | 2.87 | 2.76 | 2.24 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.77 | 1.77 | 1.80 | 1.91 | 1.47 | 1.71 | 0.27 | 0.35 | 1.87 | 1.72 | 1.14 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.13 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.21 |
| Inventory Turnover | 11.48 | 11.48 | 10.32 | 11.63 | 13.81 | 11.12 | 11.94 | 12.94 | 14.49 | 16.23 | 15.57 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 45.84 | 56.50 | 46.45 | 47.55 | 42.92 | 45.55 | 55.52 | 56.49 | 58.55 | 57.07 |
GATX Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
GATX Corporation returns 1.5% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.2% dividend yield and 0.3% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 29.8% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 3.9% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Payout Ratio | 29.8% | 29.8% | 31.1% | 49.1% | 51.9% | 46.9% | 32.8% | 32.8% | 13.6% | 26.2% | 33.2% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.9% | 5.0% | 5.9% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 5.0% | 3.5% | 7.8% | 20.5% | 10.2% | 11.0% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.0% | 4.3% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.5% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.4% | 7.3% | 6.8% | 6.9% | 7.4% | 10.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $36M | $36M | $36M | $36M | $35M | $36M | $38M | $39M | $41M | $44M |
Peer Comparison
Compare GATX with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 GATXYou | $7B | 25.6 | 16.9 | — | 48.0% | 29.9% | 12.1% | 3.6% | 9.4 |
 CAI | $32B | -5.9 | 691.3 | 478.2 | — | 5.6% | -93.2% | — | 0.0 |
 RAIL | $252M | 7.3 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 14.6% | 6.8% | — | — | 3.8 |
 TRN | $3B | 11.9 | 12.3 | — | 26.6% | 16.6% | 20.6% | 4.1% | 8.2 |
 GBX | $2B | 7.9 | 6.7 | — | 18.6% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 7.6% | 4.0 |
 WAB | $46B | 39.6 | 21.4 | 30.6 | 31.5% | 16.7% | 11.0% | 9.6% | 2.3 |
 GNSS | $90M | -5.0 | — | — | 41.6% | -41.2% | -183.6% | -56.7% | — |
 AL | $7B | 7.0 | — | — | 59.4% | 50.5% | 13.6% | 4.2% | 7.2 |
 UNP | $159B | 22.4 | 15.4 | 29.0 | 59.4% | 40.1% | 40.4% | 15.2% | 2.6 |
 CSX | $85B | 29.6 | 17.8 | 49.5 | 33.2% | 32.1% | 22.5% | 10.9% | 3.3 |
 NSC | $71B | 24.9 | 16.1 | 33.0 | 42.4% | 32.9% | 19.2% | 9.8% | 3.2 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.9 | 13.9 | 20.6 | 32.8% | 4.9% | 8.2% | 6.3% | 3.2 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GATX stock.
What is GATX Corporation's P/E ratio?
GATX Corporation's current P/E ratio is 25.6x. The historical average is 16.2x. This places it at the 89th percentile of its historical range.
What is GATX Corporation's EV/EBITDA?
GATX Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 16.9x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 11.7x.
What is GATX Corporation's ROE?
GATX Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 12.1%. The historical average is 12.0%.
Is GATX stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, GATX Corporation is trading at a P/E of 25.6x. This is at the 89th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is GATX Corporation's dividend yield?
GATX Corporation's current dividend yield is 1.18% with a payout ratio of 29.8%.
What are GATX Corporation's profit margins?
GATX Corporation has 48.0% gross margin and 29.9% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
How much debt does GATX Corporation have?
GATX Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 9.4x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.