GATX (GATX) EBIT: $736 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


GATX GATX Corp GATX
86 GF Score
Price $179.24
GF Value $194.03
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is GATX EBIT?

GATX GATX +0.71% 86 EBIT is $736 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates GATX with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $194.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

GATX's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $231 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $736 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. GATX's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.00%. GATX's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.88%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. GATX's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.85%.


GATX  (NYSE:GATX) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

GATX's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=693.2 * ( 1 - 26.67% )/( (16938.1 + 16924.6)/ 2 )
=508.32356/16931.35
=3.00 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

GATX's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=922/( ( (11601.4 + max(4145.4, 0)) + (15587.3 + max(-115.9, 0)) )/ 2 )
=922/( ( 15746.8 + 15587.3 )/ 2 )
=922/15667.05
=5.88 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(109 + 84 + 4270.8) - (318.4 + 0 + 5.6843418860808E-14)
=4145.4

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(162.7 + 0 + 0.099999999999909) - (278.7 + 0 + 0)
=-115.9

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

GATX's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=736.1/19128.618
=3.85 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


GATX EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GATX's EBIT 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 EBIT Chart

GATX Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 399.10 391.10 508.90 602.40 670.60

GATX Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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GATX vs CAR, EQPT, WSC: EBIT Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, GATX's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, GATX's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where GATX's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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GATX EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $736 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of $736 Mil mean?
GATX (GATX) has a EBIT of $736 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on GATX.
Is GATX's EBIT too high?
GATX's current EBIT is $736 Mil. 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 EBIT compare to CAR and EQPT?
GATX's EBIT of $736 Mil 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 EBIT for a Business Services company?
A good EBIT depends on the Business Services industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on GATX. GATX's current EBIT is $736 Mil. 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 $194.03, compared to a current price of $179.24 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $736 Mil. GATX's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GATX (GATX), the current EBIT is $736 Mil 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 $179.24 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $194.03. GuruFocus considers GATX to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for GATX:

  • EBIT: $736 Mil
  • GF Value™: $194.03 vs. price of $179.24 (7.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 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.
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