The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (GBX) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Industrials · Railroads
EV/EBITDA
↓
6.64
↓-33% vs avg
5yr avg: 9.85
30Y Low2.5·High14.6
P/FCF
N/A
—
5yr avg: N/A
30Y Low2.7·High66.0
P/B Ratio
↓
0.92
+3% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.90
30Y Low0.5·High4.3
ROE
↑
12.3%
↓+90% vs avg
5yr avg: 6.5%
30Y Low-22%·High27%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
4.00
↓-38% vs avg
5yr avg: 6.44
30Y Low0.7·High8.9
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
GBX Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. trades at 7.8x earnings, 63% below its 5-year average of 21.2x, sitting at the 19th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.6x, the stock trades at a discount of 69%.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.5B | $1.5B | $1.6B | $1.4B | $959M | $1.5B | $909M | $772M | $1.9B | $1.4B | $1.1B |
| Enterprise Value | $3.0B | $3.0B | $3.4B | $2.8B | $2.0B | $2.1B | $1.4B | $1.3B | $1.8B | $1.3B | $1.2B |
| P/E Ratio → | 7.83 | 7.34 | 9.77 | 22.64 | 20.36 | 45.94 | 18.62 | 10.88 | 12.39 | 11.75 | 5.91 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.36 | 0.32 | 0.85 | 0.33 | 0.25 | 0.76 | 0.64 | 0.41 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.92 | 0.86 | 0.99 | 0.98 | 0.66 | 0.99 | 0.60 | 0.52 | 1.35 | 1.15 | 1.08 |
| P/FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4.17 | — | — | 7.17 | 5.60 |
| P/OCF | 5.78 | 5.64 | 4.72 | 18.44 | — | — | 3.19 | — | 17.63 | 4.97 | 3.28 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
GBX EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 6.6x EBITDA, 33% below its 5-year average of 9.8x. The Industrials sector median is 13.8x, placing the stock at a 52% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.93 | 0.96 | 0.71 | 0.68 | 1.17 | 0.49 | 0.42 | 0.73 | 0.62 | 0.43 |
| EV / EBITDA | 6.64 | 6.56 | 8.04 | 9.00 | 11.08 | 14.55 | 5.25 | 5.47 | 6.51 | 4.16 | 2.52 |
| EV / EBIT | 9.03 | 7.59 | 10.13 | 13.69 | 18.10 | 66.83 | 8.26 | 6.96 | 7.16 | 5.07 | 2.81 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6.24 | — | — | 6.87 | 5.88 |
GBX Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. earns an operating margin of 10.4%, above the Industrials sector average of 4.3%. Operating margins have expanded from 5.2% to 10.4% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROE of 12.3% is modest. ROIC of 7.6% represents adequate returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.1%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 18.6% | 18.6% | 15.6% | 11.2% | 10.3% | 13.3% | 12.7% | 12.1% | 16.6% | 20.5% | 21.3% |
| Operating Margin | 10.4% | 10.4% | 8.6% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 5.4% | 5.0% | 8.2% | 11.8% | 14.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.3% | 6.3% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 12.3% | 12.3% | 10.5% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 3.3% | 4.9% | 11.5% | 10.4% | 19.5% |
| ROA | 4.7% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.6% | 6.2% | 5.5% | 10.1% |
| ROIC | 7.6% | 7.6% | 7.4% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 5.7% | 6.9% | 12.4% | 17.3% | 27.8% |
| ROCE | 9.1% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 7.0% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 6.2% | 7.0% | 10.4% | 14.9% | 28.7% |
GBX Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 4.0x, which is highly leveraged (24% above the sector average of 3.2x). Net debt stands at $1.5B ($1.8B total debt minus $326M cash). Interest coverage of 3.7x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.06 | 1.06 | 1.38 | 1.15 | 1.11 | 0.82 | 0.85 | 0.58 | 0.33 | 0.46 | 0.30 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 4.00 | 4.00 | 5.16 | 5.37 | 8.89 | 8.79 | 4.96 | 3.62 | 1.65 | 1.75 | 0.66 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.87 | 1.15 | 0.94 | 0.73 | 0.38 | 0.30 | 0.35 | -0.05 | -0.05 | 0.05 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.29 | 3.29 | 4.32 | 4.40 | 5.83 | 4.04 | 1.74 | 2.18 | -0.27 | -0.18 | 0.12 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2.07 | — | — | -0.30 | 0.28 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.67 | 3.67 | 3.26 | 2.61 | 1.44 | 0.91 | 3.54 | 4.73 | 6.68 | 10.92 | 22.85 |
GBX Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.'s current ratio of 2.80x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.58x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 1.75x to 2.80x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.80 | 2.80 | 2.57 | 1.75 | 1.98 | 1.85 | 2.15 | 2.31 | 2.76 | 3.10 | 2.29 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.58 | 1.58 | 1.41 | 0.90 | 1.14 | 1.21 | 1.44 | 1.20 | 1.86 | 2.15 | 1.30 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.53 | 0.31 | 0.58 | 0.75 | 1.11 | 0.57 | 1.13 | 1.48 | 0.67 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.74 | 0.83 | 0.99 | 0.77 | 0.52 | 0.88 | 1.01 | 1.02 | 0.91 | 1.46 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.83 | 3.83 | 3.87 | 4.25 | 3.28 | 2.64 | 4.60 | 4.01 | 4.85 | 4.33 | 5.76 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 64.49 | 58.66 | 52.97 | 66.30 | 87.36 | 31.25 | 44.93 | 50.51 | 46.96 | 31.66 |
GBX Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. returns 4.0% to shareholders annually — split between a 2.5% dividend yield and 1.5% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 19.4% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 12.8% (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 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 3.9% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 1.8% | 2.1% |
| Payout Ratio | 19.4% | 19.4% | 24.0% | 57.8% | 76.3% | 109.8% | 71.8% | 46.7% | 19.7% | 21.4% | 12.7% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 12.8% | 13.6% | 10.2% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 5.4% | 9.2% | 8.1% | 8.5% | 16.9% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24.0% | — | — | 14.0% | 17.8% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.0% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 6.5% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 4.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $32M | $32M | $34M | $34M | $34M | $33M | $33M | $33M | $33M | $32M |
Peer Comparison
Compare GBX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 GBXYou | $2B | 7.8 | 6.6 | — | 18.6% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 7.6% | 4.0 |
 TRN | $3B | 11.3 | 12.0 | — | 26.6% | 16.6% | 20.6% | 4.1% | 8.2 |
 RAIL | $296M | 8.6 | 9.6 | 9.4 | 14.6% | 6.8% | — | — | 3.8 |
 WAB | $46B | 40.1 | 21.6 | 31.0 | 31.5% | 16.7% | 11.0% | 9.6% | 2.3 |
 TT | $107B | 37.2 | 26.0 | 38.1 | 36.2% | 18.6% | 36.3% | 26.2% | 1.1 |
 GATX | $6B | 19.4 | 14.3 | — | 48.6% | 30.7% | 11.0% | 3.7% | 13.0 |
 ALG | $2B | 18.8 | 9.6 | 13.4 | 24.8% | 9.5% | 9.6% | 10.8% | 1.1 |
 GNSS | $74M | -4.1 | — | — | 41.6% | -41.2% | -183.6% | -56.7% | — |
 CSX | $85B | 29.6 | 17.8 | 49.6 | 33.2% | 32.1% | 22.5% | 10.9% | 3.3 |
 UNP | $153B | 21.5 | 14.9 | 27.7 | 59.4% | 40.1% | 40.4% | 15.2% | 2.6 |
 NSC | $67B | 23.5 | 15.4 | 31.2 | 42.4% | 32.9% | 19.2% | 9.8% | 3.2 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.6 | 13.8 | 20.0 | 32.0% | 4.3% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 3.2 |
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GBX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GBX stock.
What is The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 7.8x. The historical average is 23.1x. This places it at the 19th percentile of its historical range.
What is The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 6.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 7.1x.
What is The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.'s ROE?
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 12.3%. The historical average is 7.6%.
Is GBX stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 7.8x. This is at the 19th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.'s dividend yield?
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 2.48% with a payout ratio of 19.4%.
What are The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.'s profit margins?
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. has 18.6% gross margin and 10.4% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. have?
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 4.0x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.