GATX (FRA:GAX) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.17 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 59% Above Median

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FRA:GAX GATX Corp FRA:GAX
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Price €160.50
GF Value €171.01
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is GATX Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

GATX FRA:GAX -11.91% 86 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.17 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 2.63. GuruFocus rates FRA:GAX with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €171.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 716 Business Services companies, GATX ranks worse than 87.15% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), GATX's current share price is €160.50. GATX's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €38.53. GATX's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 4.17.

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

FRA:GAX' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.42   Med: 2.63   Max: 4.57
Current: 4.1

During the past years, GATX's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.57. The lowest was 1.42. And the median was 2.63.

FRA:GAX's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
87.15% of 716 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.9 vs FRA:GAX: 4.10

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

GATX's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €14.103. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €38.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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GATX  (FRA:GAX) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


GATX Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


GATX Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GATX's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

GATX Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

GATX Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.86 2.73 2.96 3.70 3.91

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 PS 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 3.64 3.56 4.02 3.91 3.82

FRA:GAX vs CAR, WSC, EQPT: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, GATX's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


GATX Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, GATX's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where GATX's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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GATX Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

GATX's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=160.50/38.53
=4.17

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

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=14.103/330.2130*330.2130
=14.103

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

GATX Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 7.772 241.018 10.648
201609 7.964 241.428 10.893
201612 8.582 241.432 11.738
201703 7.407 243.801 10.032
201706 7.850 244.955 10.582
201709 7.697 246.819 10.298
201712 7.683 246.524 10.291
201803 6.431 249.554 8.510
201806 7.791 251.989 10.210
201809 7.784 252.439 10.182
201812 3.978 251.233 5.229
201903 7.562 254.202 9.823
201906 7.174 256.143 9.249
201909 7.536 256.759 9.692
201912 7.554 256.974 9.707
202003 7.654 258.115 9.792
202006 7.538 257.797 9.655
202009 7.300 260.280 9.261
202012 7.080 260.474 8.976
202103 7.155 264.877 8.920
202106 7.311 271.696 8.886
202109 7.402 274.310 8.910
202112 7.891 278.802 9.346
202203 7.985 287.504 9.171
202206 8.217 296.311 9.157
202209 9.082 296.808 10.104
202212 8.485 296.797 9.440
202303 8.842 301.836 9.673
202306 8.873 305.109 9.603
202309 9.425 307.789 10.112
202312 9.392 306.746 10.111
202403 9.736 312.332 10.293
202406 10.007 314.175 10.518
202409 10.175 315.301 10.656
202412 11.000 315.605 11.509
202503 10.833 319.799 11.186
202506 10.397 322.561 10.644
202509 10.397 324.800 10.570
202512 10.771 324.054 10.976
202603 14.103 330.213 14.103

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 4.17 mean?
GATX (FRA:GAX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.17 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on GATX and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 2.63. Over the past decade, GATX's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.42 to 4.57. According to the industry distribution chart, GATX ranks #624 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is GATX's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
GATX's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.17 is 59% above median its 10-year median of 2.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.42 to a high of 4.57. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. GATX's value of 4.17 is 363.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GATX ranks #624 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GATX has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GATX's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CAR and WSC?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, GATX ranks #624 out of 716 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places GATX in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. GATX's value of 4.17 is 363.3% above this benchmark. Historically, GATX's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.42 to 4.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.63 vs. the industry median of 0.90, GATX 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.90, based on 716 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. GATX's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.17 is 363.3% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on GATX and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GATX's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.17, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 2.63. 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 (FRA:GAX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €171.01, compared to a current price of €160.50 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.17, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 2.63 and 363.3% above the Business Services industry median of 0.90. GATX's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GATX (FRA:GAX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.17 as of Jul. 24, 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 (FRA:GAX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GATX stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €160.50 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €171.01. GuruFocus considers GATX to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GAX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.17 (59% above median its 10-year median of 2.63)
  • GF Value™: €171.01 vs. price of €160.50 (6.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 363.3% above the Business Services median (#624 of 716)

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


GATX Business Description

Other Exchanges GATX:USA
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.
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