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GreenbrierGBX +0.35%71 Market Cap is $1,524 Mil as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates GBX with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,030 Transportation companies, Greenbrier ranks better than 76.02% on this metric.
Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). Greenbrier's share price for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $47.11. Greenbrier's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 31 Mil. Therefore, Greenbrier's market cap for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $1,458 Mil.
Greenbrier's quarterly market cap
increased
from Nov. 2025 ($1,374 Mil) to Feb. 2026 ($1,746 Mil) but then
declined
from Feb. 2026 ($1,746 Mil) to May. 2026 ($1,458 Mil).
Greenbrier's annual market cap
increased
from Aug. 2023 ($1,314 Mil) to Aug. 2024 ($1,508 Mil) but then
declined
from Aug. 2024 ($1,508 Mil) to Aug. 2025 ($1,440 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Greenbrier's Enterprise Value for Today is $3,284 Mil.
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
Greenbrier Market Cap Related Terms
Greenbrier Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Greenbrier's Market Cap 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.
For the Railroads subindustry, Greenbrier's Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Greenbrier's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Greenbrier's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
Greenbrier's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (GBX) has a Market Cap of $1,524 Mil as of Aug. 03, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #247 out of 1030 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Greenbrier's Market Cap too high?
Greenbrier's current Market Cap is $1,524 Mil. The Transportation industry median Market Cap is 268.49. Greenbrier's value of $1,524 Mil is 467.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #247 out of 1030 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Greenbrier has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greenbrier's Market Cap compare to FSTR and RAIL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #247 out of 1030 companies for Market Cap. This places Greenbrier in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 268.49. Greenbrier's value of $1,524 Mil is 467.6% 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 Market Cap for a Transportation company?
The median Market Cap among Transportation companies is 268.49, based on 1,030 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Greenbrier's current Market Cap of $1,524 Mil is 467.6% 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Market Cap is 268.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Greenbrier's current Market Cap is $1,524 Mil. 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 (GBX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.71, compared to a current price of $49.25 — trading 37.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is $1,524 Mil and 467.6% above the Transportation industry median of 268.49. Greenbrier's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Greenbrier (GBX), the current Market Cap is $1,524 Mil as of Aug. 03, 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 (GBX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greenbrier stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $49.25 is trading 37.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $35.71.
GuruFocus considers Greenbrier to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GBX:
Market Cap: $1,524 Mil
GF Value™: $35.71 vs. price of $49.25 (37.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 467.6% above the Transportation median (#247 of 1030)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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