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GreenbrierFRA:G90 +0.52%70 Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.16 as of May. 2026, which is 79% above its 10-year median of 3.99. GuruFocus rates FRA:G90 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Transportation companies, Greenbrier ranks worse than 79.35% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Greenbrier's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:G90'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64 Med: 3.99 Max: 9.07
Current: 5.76
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Greenbrier was 9.07. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 3.99.
FRA:G90's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 79.35% of 867
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.62
vs FRA:G90: 5.76
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Greenbrier Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Greenbrier Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Greenbrier's Debt-to-EBITDA 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, RAIL, TRN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Greenbrier's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Greenbrier's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Greenbrier's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 2026) EBITDA data.
Greenbrier (FRA:G90) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.16 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Greenbrier. This is 79% above median its historical median of 3.99. Over the past decade, Greenbrier's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.64 to 9.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #688 out of 867 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 79.4%.
Is Greenbrier's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Greenbrier's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.16 is 79% above median its 10-year median of 3.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 9.07. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.62. Greenbrier's value of 7.16 is 173.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #688 out of 867 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Greenbrier has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greenbrier's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to FSTR and RAIL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #688 out of 867 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Greenbrier in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.62. Greenbrier's value of 7.16 is 173.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Greenbrier's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.64 to 9.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.99 vs. the industry median of 2.62, 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.62, based on 867 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Greenbrier's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.16 is 173.3% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Greenbrier. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Greenbrier's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.16, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 3.99. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.26, compared to a current price of €38.80 — trading 28.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.16, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 3.99 and 173.3% above the Transportation industry median of 2.62. Greenbrier's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Greenbrier (FRA:G90), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.16 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 (FRA:G90) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greenbrier stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €38.80 is trading 28.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €30.26.
GuruFocus considers Greenbrier to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:G90:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 7.16 (79% above median its 10-year median of 3.99)
GF Value™: €30.26 vs. price of €38.80 (28.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 173.3% above the Transportation median (#688 of 867)
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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