(GBX) Greenbrier Companies - Ratings and Ratios

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

GBX: Railroad, Freight, Cars, Tank, Intermodal, Leasing

Greenbrier Companies Inc (NYSE:GBX) is a key player in the rail industry, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of railroad freight car equipment. With operations spanning North America, Europe, and South America, they serve a diverse clientele including railroads, shippers, and leasing companies. Their business is divided into three main segments: Manufacturing, Maintenance Services, and Leasing & Management Services.

The Manufacturing segment is the backbone of Greenbrier, producing a wide array of railcars such as covered hopper cars, gondolas, and tank cars. They also focus on sustainable conversions and intermodal solutions, aligning with industry trends towards eco-friendly practices. This segment underscores their commitment to innovation and meeting evolving market demands.

Maintenance Services is another critical component, offering comprehensive solutions like wheel and axle reconditioning, and a vast network for railcar upkeep. Their expertise extends to manufacturing critical components, ensuring they maintain high standards of quality and efficiency, which is vital for their clients operational needs.

The Leasing & Management Services segment manages a fleet of approximately 15,500 railcars, providing flexible leasing options. Beyond leasing, they offer management services that optimize fleet performance, reduce costs, and enhance logistics, making them a one-stop solution for railcar management.

Financially, Greenbrier has a market cap of $2.045 billion, with a P/E ratio of 11.41 and a forward P/E of 11.06, indicating stability. The P/B ratio of 1.44 and P/S of 0.58 suggest a balanced valuation, making it an attractive option for investors seeking exposure to the rail industrys growth.

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GBX Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 1,286m
Sector Industrials
Industry Railroads
GiC Sub-Industry Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment
IPO / Inception 1994-07-14

GBX Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 65.4
Fundamental 37.2
Dividend Rating 57.5
Rel. Strength -12.7
Analysts 3.5/5
Fair Price Momentum 41.19 USD
Fair Price DCF -

GBX Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.59%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.45%
Annual Growth 5y 2.13%
Payout Consistency 70.5%

GBX Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -95.5%
Growth Correlation 12m 35.6%
Growth Correlation 5y 65.6%
CAGR 5y 24.30%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.45
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.75
Alpha -25.96
Beta 0.705
Volatility 40.00%
Current Volume 400.9k
Average Volume 20d 711.5k
What is the price of GBX stocks?
As of April 25, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 42.86 with a total of 400,858 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.77%, over one month by -20.53%, over three months by -38.63% and over the past year by -17.99%.
Is Greenbrier Companies a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is currently (April 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 37.22 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of GBX as of April 2025 is 41.19. This means that GBX is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -3.9%.
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 forecast for GBX stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, GBX Greenbrier Companies will be worth about 44.5 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 42.86. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +3.8%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 49 14.3%
Analysts Target Price 68.5 59.8%
ValueRay Target Price 44.5 3.8%