Greenbrier (FRA:G90) EBITDA Margin %: 11.38% (As of May. 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:G90 Greenbrier Companies Inc FRA:G90
69 GF Score
Price €44.20
GF Value €30.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Greenbrier EBITDA Margin %?

Greenbrier FRA:G90 +1.84% 69 EBITDA Margin % is 11.38% as of May. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 11.07. GuruFocus rates FRA:G90 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,002 Transportation companies, Greenbrier ranks worse than 54.09% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Greenbrier's EBITDA for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €56 Mil. Greenbrier's Revenue for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €493 Mil. Therefore, Greenbrier's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 11.38%.


Greenbrier  (FRA:G90) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


Greenbrier EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Greenbrier EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Greenbrier's EBITDA Margin % 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.

Greenbrier EBITDA Margin % Chart

Greenbrier Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EBITDA Margin %
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Greenbrier Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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FRA:G90 vs FSTR, TRN, RAIL: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Greenbrier's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Greenbrier's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Greenbrier's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Greenbrier EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Greenbrier's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Aug. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Aug. 2025 )
=416.787/2783.332
=14.97 %

Greenbrier's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: May. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: May. 2026 )
=56.154/493.484
=11.38 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 11.38% mean?
Greenbrier (FRA:G90) has a EBITDA Margin % of 11.38% as of May. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.07. Over the past decade, Greenbrier's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 7.01 to 17.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #542 out of 1002 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is Greenbrier's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Greenbrier's current EBITDA Margin % of 11.38% is near median its 10-year median of 11.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.01 to a high of 17.75. The Transportation industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.76. Greenbrier's value of 11.38% is 17.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #542 out of 1002 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Greenbrier has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greenbrier's EBITDA Margin % compare to FSTR and TRN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #542 out of 1002 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Greenbrier in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.76. Greenbrier's value of 11.38% is 17.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Greenbrier's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 7.01 to 17.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.07 vs. the industry median of 13.76, Greenbrier has consistently been below 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Transportation companies is 13.76, based on 1,002 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Greenbrier's current EBITDA Margin % of 11.38% is 17.3% below 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Greenbrier's current EBITDA Margin % is 11.38%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.07. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.45, compared to a current price of €44.20 — trading 45.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 11.38%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.07 and 17.3% below the Transportation industry median of 13.76. Greenbrier's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Greenbrier (FRA:G90), the current EBITDA Margin % is 11.38% 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 €44.20 is trading 45.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €30.45. GuruFocus considers Greenbrier to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:G90:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 11.38% (near median its 10-year median of 11.07)
  • GF Value™: €30.45 vs. price of €44.20 (45.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.3% below the Transportation median (#542 of 1002)

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.
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