Greenbrier (FRA:G90) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.06 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 14% Below Median

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FRA:G90 Greenbrier Companies Inc FRA:G90
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Price €42.00
GF Value €29.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Greenbrier Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Greenbrier FRA:G90 -3.23% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 1.23. GuruFocus rates FRA:G90 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 737 Transportation companies, Greenbrier ranks better than 59.97% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), Greenbrier's current share price is €42.00. Greenbrier's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €39.75. Greenbrier's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.06.

The historical rank and industry rank for Greenbrier's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:G90' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49   Med: 1.23   Max: 2.75
Current: 1.02

During the past years, Greenbrier's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.75. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 1.23.

FRA:G90's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
59.97% of 737 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs FRA:G90: 1.02

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Greenbrier's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €43.526. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €39.75 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Greenbrier  (FRA:G90) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Greenbrier Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Greenbrier Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Greenbrier's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Greenbrier Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Greenbrier Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.38 0.78 1.07 1.13 1.02

Greenbrier Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 1.00 1.02 0.96 1.20 0.98

FRA:G90 vs FSTR, RAIL, TRN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Greenbrier's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Greenbrier's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Greenbrier's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Greenbrier Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Greenbrier's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=42.00/39.75
=1.06

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Greenbrier's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=43.526/335.1230*335.1230
=43.526

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

Greenbrier Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 27.651 240.849 38.474
201611 28.780 241.353 39.962
201702 31.148 243.603 42.850
201705 31.314 244.733 42.880
201708 30.255 245.519 41.297
201711 30.652 246.669 41.644
201802 30.882 248.991 41.565
201805 32.207 251.588 42.901
201808 33.630 252.146 44.697
201811 34.211 252.038 45.489
201902 34.224 252.776 45.373
201905 34.740 256.092 45.461
201908 35.329 256.558 46.148
201911 35.588 257.208 46.369
202002 36.140 258.678 46.820
202005 36.208 256.394 47.326
202008 33.412 259.918 43.079
202011 33.001 260.229 42.499
202102 31.959 263.014 40.721
202105 32.709 269.195 40.720
202108 34.310 273.567 42.030
202111 33.303 277.948 40.154
202202 33.863 283.716 39.999
202205 36.879 292.296 42.282
202208 38.656 296.171 43.740
202211 37.878 297.711 42.638
202302 36.978 300.840 41.192
202305 36.453 304.127 40.168
202308 37.256 307.026 40.665
202311 37.862 307.051 41.324
202402 38.708 310.326 41.801
202405 39.492 314.069 42.139
202408 40.087 314.796 42.675
202411 42.436 315.493 45.076
202502 44.662 319.082 46.907
202505 43.197 321.465 45.032
202508 42.640 323.976 44.107
202511 43.177 324.122 44.642
202602 42.783 326.785 43.875
202605 43.526 335.123 43.526

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.06 mean?
Greenbrier (FRA:G90) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.06 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, Greenbrier's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 2.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #295 out of 737 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 40%.
Is Greenbrier's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Greenbrier's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.06 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 2.75. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Greenbrier's value of 1.06 is 16.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #295 out of 737 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Greenbrier has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greenbrier's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to FSTR and RAIL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #295 out of 737 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Greenbrier in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Greenbrier's value of 1.06 is 16.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Greenbrier's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 2.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Greenbrier has consistently been below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.27, based on 737 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Greenbrier's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.06 is 16.5% below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Greenbrier's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 1.23. 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 €29.67, compared to a current price of €42.00 — trading 41.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 16.5% below the Transportation industry median of 1.27. Greenbrier's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Greenbrier (FRA:G90), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06 as of Aug. 03, 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 €42.00 is trading 41.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.67. GuruFocus considers Greenbrier to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:G90:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.06 (14% below median its 10-year median of 1.23)
  • GF Value™: €29.67 vs. price of €42.00 (41.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.5% below the Transportation median (#295 of 737)

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges GBX:USA
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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