Greenbrier (FRA:G90) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 32.50% (As of May. 2026)

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FRA:G90 Greenbrier Companies Inc FRA:G90
69 GF Score
Price €36.00
GF Value €29.55
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Greenbrier 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Greenbrier FRA:G90 -1.64% 69 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 32.50% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:G90 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 884 Transportation companies, Greenbrier ranks better than 85.41% on this metric.

Greenbrier's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €1.83.

During the past 12 months, Greenbrier's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -37.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 32.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 21.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -1.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Greenbrier was 103.70% per year. The lowest was -57.00% per year. And the median was -2.80% per year.


Greenbrier  (FRA:G90) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.


Greenbrier 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


FRA:G90 vs TRN, FSTR, RAIL: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Greenbrier's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Greenbrier's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Greenbrier's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


FRA:G90
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Greenbrier 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 32.50% mean?
Greenbrier (FRA:G90) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 32.50% as of May. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Greenbrier and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #129 out of 884 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is Greenbrier's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Greenbrier's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 32.50%. The Transportation industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.60. Greenbrier's value of 32.50% is 606.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #129 out of 884 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Greenbrier has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greenbrier's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to TRN and FSTR?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #129 out of 884 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Greenbrier in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.60. Greenbrier's value of 32.50% is 606.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Transportation company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Transportation companies is 4.60, based on 884 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Greenbrier's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 32.50% is 606.5% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Greenbrier and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Greenbrier's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 32.50%. 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 €29.55, compared to a current price of €36.00 — trading 21.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 32.50% and 606.5% above the Transportation industry median of 4.60. Greenbrier's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Greenbrier (FRA:G90), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 32.50% 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 €36.00 is trading 21.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.55. GuruFocus considers Greenbrier to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:G90:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 32.50%
  • GF Value™: €29.55 vs. price of €36.00 (21.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 606.5% above the Transportation median (#129 of 884)

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.
69GF Score

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