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GreenbrierFRA:G90 +1.84%69 Buyback Yield % is 0.82 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 1.49. GuruFocus rates FRA:G90 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 274 Transportation companies, Greenbrier ranks better than 65.33% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Greenbrier's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:G90 vs FSTR, TRN, RAIL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Greenbrier's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Greenbrier Buyback Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Greenbrier's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Greenbrier's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Greenbrier (FRA:G90) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.82 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 1.49. Over the past decade, Greenbrier's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.02 to 6.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #95 out of 274 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 34.7%.
Is Greenbrier's Buyback Yield % too high?
Greenbrier's current Buyback Yield % of 0.82 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 1.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 6.79. The Transportation industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.11. Greenbrier's value of 0.82 is 645.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #95 out of 274 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Greenbrier has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greenbrier's Buyback Yield % compare to FSTR and TRN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #95 out of 274 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Greenbrier in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.11. Greenbrier's value of 0.82 is 645.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Greenbrier's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.02 to 6.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.49 vs. the industry median of 0.11, Greenbrier has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Transportation company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Transportation companies is 0.11, based on 274 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Greenbrier's current Buyback Yield % of 0.82 is 645.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Greenbrier's current Buyback Yield % is 0.82, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 1.49. 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 (FRA:G90) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.45, compared to a current price of €44.20 — trading 45.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.82, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 1.49 and 645.5% above the Transportation industry median of 0.11. Greenbrier's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Greenbrier (FRA:G90), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.82 as of Jul. 25, 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 (FRA:G90) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greenbrier stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €44.20 is trading 45.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €30.45.
GuruFocus considers Greenbrier to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:G90:
Buyback Yield %: 0.82 (45% below median its 10-year median of 1.49)
GF Value™: €30.45 vs. price of €44.20 (45.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 645.5% above the Transportation median (#95 of 274)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:G90 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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