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GreenbrierMEX:GBX 68 Days Payable is 42.45 as of May. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 39.92. GuruFocus rates MEX:GBX with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN580.13. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 968 Transportation companies, Greenbrier ranks better than 52.48% on this metric.
Greenbrier's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was MXN3,998 Mil. Greenbrier's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was MXN8,595 Mil.
Hence, Greenbrier's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was 42.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for Greenbrier's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:GBX'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.74 Med: 39.92 Max: 49.84
Current: 40.64
During the past 13 years, Greenbrier's highest Days Payable was 49.84. The lowest was 33.74. And the median was 39.92.
MEX:GBX's Days Payable is ranked better than 52.48% of 968
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 38.62
vs MEX:GBX: 40.64
Greenbrier's Days Payable
increased
from May. 2025 (38.22) to May. 2026 (42.45).
It may suggest that Greenbrierdelayed paying its suppliers.
Greenbrier Days Payable Related Terms
Greenbrier Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Greenbrier's Days Payable 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.
MEX:GBX vs FSTR, TRN, RAIL: Days Payable Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Greenbrier's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Days Payable vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Greenbrier's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Greenbrier's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
Greenbrier's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (MEX:GBX) has a Days Payable of 42.45 as of May. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.92. Over the past decade, Greenbrier's Days Payable has ranged from 33.74 to 49.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #460 out of 968 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 47.5%.
Is Greenbrier's Days Payable too high?
Greenbrier's current Days Payable of 42.45 is near median its 10-year median of 39.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.74 to a high of 49.84. The Transportation industry median Days Payable is 38.62. Greenbrier's value of 42.45 is 9.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #460 out of 968 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Greenbrier has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greenbrier's Days Payable compare to FSTR and TRN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #460 out of 968 companies for Days Payable. This puts Greenbrier in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 38.62. Greenbrier's value of 42.45 is 9.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Greenbrier's own Days Payable has ranged from 33.74 to 49.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.92 vs. the industry median of 38.62, 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 Days Payable for a Transportation company?
The median Days Payable among Transportation companies is 38.62, based on 968 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Greenbrier's current Days Payable of 42.45 is 9.9% 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 Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Payable is 38.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Greenbrier's current Days Payable is 42.45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.92. 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?
Greenbrier (MEX:GBX) has a current Days Payable of 42.45. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN580.13, compared to a current price of MXN842.00 — trading 45.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 42.45, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.92 and 9.9% above the Transportation industry median of 38.62. Greenbrier's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Greenbrier (MEX:GBX), the current Days Payable is 42.45 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 (MEX:GBX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greenbrier stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN842.00 is trading 45.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN580.13.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GBX:
Days Payable: 42.45 (near median its 10-year median of 39.92)
GF Value™: MXN580.13 vs. price of MXN842.00 (45.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.9% above the Transportation median (#460 of 968)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:GBX 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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