GATX (GATX) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $9.79 (As of Mar. 2026)


GATX GATX Corp GATX
87 GF Score
Price $180.14
GF Value $197.05
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is GATX Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

GATX GATX +2.97% 87 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $9.79 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates GATX with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $197.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

GATX's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.561. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $9.79 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, GATX's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 44.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 51.80% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of GATX was 345.80% per year. The lowest was -28.80% per year. And the median was 5.20% per year.

As of today (2026-07-12), GATX's current stock price is $180.14. GATX's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.79. GATX's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 18.40.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of GATX was 1795.71. The lowest was 17.27. And the median was 24.80.


GATX  (NYSE:GATX) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

GATX's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=180.14/9.79
=18.40

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of GATX was 1795.71. The lowest was 17.27. And the median was 24.80.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


GATX Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


GATX Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GATX's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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.

GATX Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

GATX Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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GATX Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.76 6.85 7.19 9.02 9.79

GATX vs CAR, WSC, EQPT: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, GATX's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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.


GATX Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, GATX's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where GATX's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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GATX Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, GATX's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=5.561/330.2130*330.2130
=5.561

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

GATX Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 3.674 241.018 5.034
201609 -6.446 241.428 -8.817
201612 1.005 241.432 1.375
201703 -0.692 243.801 -0.937
201706 4.357 244.955 5.873
201709 -8.732 246.819 -11.682
201712 0.412 246.524 0.552
201803 0.990 249.554 1.310
201806 3.372 251.989 4.419
201809 2.782 252.439 3.639
201812 -19.796 251.233 -26.019
201903 1.733 254.202 2.251
201906 3.038 256.143 3.917
201909 3.369 256.759 4.333
201912 4.623 256.974 5.941
202003 1.497 258.115 1.915
202006 3.893 257.797 4.987
202009 2.904 260.280 3.684
202012 4.045 260.474 5.128
202103 2.128 264.877 2.653
202106 3.394 271.696 4.125
202109 3.928 274.310 4.729
202112 4.644 278.802 5.500
202203 2.783 287.504 3.196
202206 3.231 296.311 3.601
202209 3.812 296.808 4.241
202212 5.039 296.797 5.606
202303 2.654 301.836 2.904
202306 4.577 305.109 4.954
202309 3.958 307.789 4.246
202312 3.342 306.746 3.598
202403 2.719 312.332 2.875
202406 3.852 314.175 4.049
202409 4.462 315.301 4.673
202412 5.738 315.605 6.004
202503 3.450 319.799 3.562
202506 4.493 322.561 4.600
202509 6.064 324.800 6.165
202512 4.053 324.054 4.130
202603 5.561 330.213 5.561

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $9.79 mean?
GATX (GATX) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $9.79 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on GATX and its competitors.
Is GATX's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
GATX's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $9.79. Overall, GATX has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GATX's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to CAR and WSC?
GATX's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $9.79 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Business Services company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on GATX and its competitors. GATX's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $9.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GATX stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GATX (GATX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $197.05, compared to a current price of $180.14 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $9.79. GATX's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GATX (GATX), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $9.79 as of Mar. 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 GATX (GATX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GATX stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $180.14 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $197.05. GuruFocus considers GATX to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for GATX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $9.79
  • GF Value™: $197.05 vs. price of $180.14 (8.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 7 warning signs

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


GATX Business Description

Other Exchanges GAX:Germany
Address 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606-7147
GATX Corp leases transportation assets, including railcars, aircraft spare engines, and tank containers, to customers in North America, Europe, and India. The company's reportable business segments are: Rail North America, Rail International, Engine Leasing, and Other. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Rail North America segment, which is composed of the company's operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This segment mainly provides railcars pursuant to full-service leases under which it maintains the railcars, pays ad valorem taxes and insurance, and provides other ancillary services.
87GF Score

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