Greenbrier (FRA:G90) Net-Net Working Capital: €-51.02 (As of May. 2026)

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FRA:G90 Greenbrier Companies Inc FRA:G90
72 GF Score
Price €38.40
GF Value €29.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Greenbrier Net-Net Working Capital?

Greenbrier FRA:G90 72 Net-Net Working Capital is €-51.02 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:G90 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 223 Transportation companies, Greenbrier ranks worse than 448430.04% on this metric.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

Greenbrier's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €-51.02.

The industry rank for Greenbrier's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:G90's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 6.5
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Greenbrier  (FRA:G90) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation

One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.


Greenbrier Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Greenbrier Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Greenbrier's Net-Net Working Capital 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 Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Greenbrier Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -24.13 -37.78 -48.49 -50.93 -49.61

Greenbrier Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Net-Net Working Capital Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -52.21 -49.61 -46.74 -43.62 -51.02

FRA:G90 vs FSTR, RAIL, TRN: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Greenbrier's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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 Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Greenbrier's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Greenbrier's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Greenbrier Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Greenbrier's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Aug. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(262.94+0.75 * 452.178+0.5 * 591.25-2256.679
-0-172.659)/30.873
=-49.61

Greenbrier's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: May. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(234.287+0.75 * 396.67+0.5 * 530.121-2242.72
-0-132.68)/30.939
=-51.02

* 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 calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.

In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.

This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

What does a Net-Net Working Capital of €-51.02 mean?
Greenbrier (FRA:G90) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €-51.02 as of May. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Greenbrier According to the industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #999999 out of 223 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is Greenbrier's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Greenbrier's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-51.02. Based on the distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #999999 out of 223 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Net-Net Working Capital compare to FSTR and RAIL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #999999 out of 223 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Greenbrier in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.50. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for a Transportation company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Transportation companies is 6.50, based on 223 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital 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 Net-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Greenbrier For the Transportation industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Greenbrier's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-51.02. 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 €29.35, compared to a current price of €38.40 — trading 30.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €-51.02. Greenbrier's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Greenbrier (FRA:G90), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €-51.02 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 €38.40 is trading 30.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.35. GuruFocus considers Greenbrier to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:G90:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: €-51.02
  • GF Value™: €29.35 vs. price of €38.40 (30.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 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.
72GF Score

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