GATXGATX +0.71%86 Net Margin % is 14.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 17.95. GuruFocus rates GATX with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $194.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, GATX ranks better than 88.73% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. GATX's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $86 Mil. GATX's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $584 Mil. Therefore, GATX's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.65%.
The historical rank and industry rank for GATX's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
GATX'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.38 Med: 17.95 Max: 36.46
Current: 17.88
GATX's Net Margin % is ranked better than 88.73% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs GATX: 17.88
GATX (NYSE:GATX) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
GATX Net Margin % Related Terms
GATX Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GATX's Net 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.
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, GATX's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
GATX Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, GATX's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GATX's Net 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.
GATX (GATX) has a Net Margin % of 14.65% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on GATX and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 17.95. Over the past decade, GATX's Net Margin % has ranged from 11.38 to 36.46. According to the industry distribution chart, GATX ranks #121 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is GATX's Net Margin % too high?
GATX's current Net Margin % of 14.65% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 17.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.38 to a high of 36.46. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. GATX's value of 14.65% is 282.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GATX ranks #121 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GATX has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GATX's Net Margin % compare to CAR and EQPT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, GATX ranks #121 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This places GATX in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. GATX's value of 14.65% is 282.5% above this benchmark. Historically, GATX's own Net Margin % has ranged from 11.38 to 36.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.95 vs. the industry median of 3.83, GATX has consistently been above 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 Net Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.83, based on 1,074 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. GATX's current Net Margin % of 14.65% is 282.5% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on GATX and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GATX's current Net Margin % is 14.65%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 17.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GATX stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GATX (GATX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $194.03, compared to a current price of $179.24 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 14.65%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 17.95 and 282.5% above the Business Services industry median of 3.83. GATX's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GATX (GATX), the current Net Margin % is 14.65% as of Mar. 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 GATX (GATX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GATX stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $179.24 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $194.03.
GuruFocus considers GATX to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GATX:
Net Margin %: 14.65% (18% below median its 10-year median of 17.95)
GF Value™: $194.03 vs. price of $179.24 (7.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 282.5% above the Business Services median (#121 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GATX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GATX Corp leases transportation assets, including railcars, aircraft spare engines, and tank containers, to customers in North America, Europe, and India. The company's reportable business segments are: Rail North America, Rail International, Engine Leasing, and Other. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Rail North America segment, which is composed of the company's operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This segment mainly provides railcars pursuant to full-service leases under which it maintains the railcars, pays ad valorem taxes and insurance, and provides other ancillary services.
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