GBX (Greenbrier) Beginning Cash Position: $563 Mil (As of May. 2026)

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GBX Greenbrier Companies Inc GBX
72 GF Score
Price $43.26
GF Value $35.13
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Greenbrier Beginning Cash Position?

Greenbrier GBX +1.10% 72 Beginning Cash Position is $563 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates GBX with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Greenbrier's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $563 Mil.

Greenbrier's quarterly Beginning Cash Position increased from Nov. 2025 ($326 Mil) to Feb. 2026 ($375 Mil) and increased from Feb. 2026 ($375 Mil) to May. 2026 ($563 Mil).

Greenbrier's annual Beginning Cash Position declined from Aug. 2023 ($559 Mil) to Aug. 2024 ($303 Mil) but then increased from Aug. 2024 ($303 Mil) to Aug. 2025 ($369 Mil).

Greenbrier Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

Greenbrier Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Greenbrier Beginning Cash Position Chart

Greenbrier Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Beginning Cash Position
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Greenbrier Quarterly Data
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Greenbrier Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of $563 Mil mean?
Greenbrier (GBX) has a Beginning Cash Position of $563 Mil as of May. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors.
Is Greenbrier's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Greenbrier's current Beginning Cash Position is $563 Mil. Overall, Greenbrier has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greenbrier's Beginning Cash Position compare to TRN and FSTR?
Greenbrier's Beginning Cash Position of $563 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for a Transportation company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. Greenbrier's current Beginning Cash Position is $563 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Greenbrier stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greenbrier (GBX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.13, compared to a current price of $43.26 — trading 23.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is $563 Mil. Greenbrier's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Greenbrier (GBX), the current Beginning Cash Position is $563 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Greenbrier (GBX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greenbrier stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $43.26 is trading 23.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $35.13. GuruFocus considers Greenbrier to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GBX:

  • Beginning Cash Position: $563 Mil
  • GF Value™: $35.13 vs. price of $43.26 (23.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the GBX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Greenbrier Business Description

Other Exchanges G90:Germany
Address One Centerpoint Drive, Suite 200, Lake Oswego, OR, USA, 97035
Greenbrier Companies Inc supplies equipment and services to international freight transportation markets, designing and marketing freight railcars in North America, Europe, and Brazil through subsidiaries and joint ventures. It provides railcar wheel services, parts, maintenance, and conversion services in North America. The company owns a lease fleet sourced mainly from its manufacturing operations and offers railcar management, regulatory compliance, and leasing services to railroads and owners. It operates two segments: Manufacturing and Leasing & Fleet Management, with the majority of revenue from Manufacturing. The company operates in the U.S. and internationally, with the majority of revenue from the U.S. market.
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