Greenbrier (FRA:G90) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.91% (As of May. 2026)

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FRA:G90 Greenbrier Companies Inc FRA:G90
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What is Greenbrier Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Greenbrier FRA:G90 -3.23% 72 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.91% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:G90 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Greenbrier's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €62 Mil. Greenbrier's average total debt for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €1,583 Mil. Therefore, Greenbrier's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 3.91%.


Greenbrier  (FRA:G90) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


Greenbrier Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Greenbrier Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Greenbrier's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Greenbrier Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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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, RAIL, TRN: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Greenbrier's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Greenbrier's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Greenbrier's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Greenbrier Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Greenbrier's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Aug. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Aug. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -68.119/( (1652.373+1576.952)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -68.119/1614.6625
=4.22 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Aug. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1652.373 + 0
=1652.373

Total Debt  (A: Aug. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1576.952 + 0
=1576.952

Greenbrier's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 )+Total Debt  (Q: May. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -61.976/( (1557.401+1608.766)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -61.976/1583.0835
=3.91 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1557.401 + 0
=1557.401

Total Debt  (Q: May. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1504.848 + 103.918
=1608.766

* 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.91% mean?
Greenbrier (FRA:G90) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.91% as of May. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors.
Is Greenbrier's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Greenbrier's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.91%. Overall, Greenbrier has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greenbrier's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to FSTR and RAIL?
Greenbrier's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.91% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Transportation company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. Greenbrier's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.91%. 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 €30.50, compared to a current price of €42.00 — trading 37.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.91%. Greenbrier's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Greenbrier (FRA:G90), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.91% 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 €42.00 is trading 37.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €30.50. GuruFocus considers Greenbrier to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:G90:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.91%
  • GF Value™: €30.50 vs. price of €42.00 (37.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 8 warning signs

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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