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FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Greenbrier's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was MXN-4,969 Mil. Greenbrier's Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was MXN10,002 Mil. Therefore, Greenbrier's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -49.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Greenbrier's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:GBX'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.84 Med: -2.43 Max: 9.2
Current: -4.01
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Greenbrier was 9.20%. The lowest was -17.84%. And the median was -2.43%.
MEX:GBX's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 76.27% of 1003
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.38
vs MEX:GBX: -4.01
Greenbrier FCF Margin % Related Terms
Greenbrier FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Greenbrier's FCF 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.
MEX:GBX vs FSTR, TRN, RAIL: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Greenbrier's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Greenbrier's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Greenbrier's FCF Margin % 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.
Greenbrier (MEX:GBX) has a FCF Margin % of -49.68% as of May. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #765 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 76.3%.
Is Greenbrier's FCF Margin % too high?
Greenbrier's current FCF Margin % is -49.68%. Based on the distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #765 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Greenbrier has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greenbrier's FCF Margin % compare to FSTR and TRN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #765 out of 1003 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Greenbrier in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median FCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.38, based on 1,003 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Greenbrier's current FCF Margin % is -49.68%. 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?
Greenbrier (MEX:GBX) has a current FCF Margin % of -49.68%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN580.13, compared to a current price of MXN842.00 — trading 45.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -49.68%. Greenbrier's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Greenbrier (MEX:GBX), the current FCF Margin % is -49.68% 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 (MEX:GBX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greenbrier stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN842.00 is trading 45.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN580.13.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GBX:
FCF Margin %: -49.68%
GF Value™: MXN580.13 vs. price of MXN842.00 (45.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:GBX 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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