Greenbrier Companies Inc (GBX) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Greenbrier Companies Inc stock (GBX) is currently trading at $52.17. Greenbrier Companies Inc PE ratio is 8.71. Greenbrier Companies Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.51. Analyst consensus price target for GBX is $49.67. WallStSmart rates GBX as Underperform.
- GBX PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- GBX PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- GBX intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- GBX stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- GBX fair value vs current price
- GBX insider transactions and insider buying
- Is GBX undervalued or overvalued?
- Greenbrier Companies Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- GBX Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- GBX analyst price target and Smart Rating
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GBX Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Greenbrier Companies Inc (GBX)
GBX trades 40% above its Graham fair value of $39.24, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Greenbrier Companies Inc (GBX) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around operating margin and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Greenbrier Companies Inc (GBX) Key Strengths (4)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
102.23% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Trading at 1.01x book value, attractively priced
Supporting Valuation Data
Greenbrier Companies Inc (GBX) Areas to Watch (6)
Revenue declining -19.40%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -33.70%, profits shrinking
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Supporting Valuation Data
Greenbrier Companies Inc (GBX) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 55/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.5/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 2.7/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.58), Price/Sales (0.51), Price/Book (1.01) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Operating Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -19.40%, EPS Growth at -33.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 11.40%, Operating Margin at 6.15%, Profit Margin at 6.03%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 11.40% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -19.40% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Price/Sales) and negatives (Revenue Growth, EPS Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
GBX Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
GBX's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.51x sits near its historical average of 0.58x (46th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 61% below its historical high of 1.32x set in Oct 2006, and 468% above its historical low of 0.09x in Feb 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.6x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Greenbrier Companies Inc (GBX) · INDUSTRIALS › RAILROADS
The Big Picture
Greenbrier Companies Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 3.1B with 19% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 6.0%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 1140.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 19M in free cash flow and 76M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 19% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Greenbrier Companies Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 249.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.62, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Sector dynamics: monitor RAILROADS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Greenbrier Companies Inc.
Bottom Line
Greenbrier Companies Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Greenbrier Companies Inc(GBX)
NYSE
INDUSTRIALS
RAILROADS
USA
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets rail freight car equipment in North America, Europe and South America. The company is headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon.