GreenbrierMEX:GBX 73 Operating Margin % is 2.06% as of Feb. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 6.80. GuruFocus rates MEX:GBX with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN618.59. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Greenbrier ranks better than 50.55% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Greenbrier's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN208 Mil. Greenbrier's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN10,117 Mil. Therefore, Greenbrier's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 2.06%.
Good Sign:
Greenbrier Companies Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Greenbrier's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:GBX'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.28 Med: 6.8 Max: 14.66
Current: 7.39
MEX:GBX's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 50.55% of 1007
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 7.36
vs MEX:GBX: 7.39
Greenbrier's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 26.30% per year.
Greenbrier's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN208 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN4,044 Mil.
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Greenbrier Operating Margin % Related Terms
Greenbrier Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Greenbrier's Operating 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: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Greenbrier's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Greenbrier's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Greenbrier's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Greenbrier's Operating Margin % 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 (MEX:GBX) has a Operating Margin % of 2.06% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 6.80. Over the past decade, Greenbrier's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.28 to 14.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #498 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is Greenbrier's Operating Margin % too high?
Greenbrier's current Operating Margin % of 2.06% is 70% below median its 10-year median of 6.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.28 to a high of 14.66. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Greenbrier's value of 2.06% is 72% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #498 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Greenbrier has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greenbrier's Operating Margin % compare to FSTR and TRN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #498 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Greenbrier in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Greenbrier's value of 2.06% is 72% below this benchmark. Historically, Greenbrier's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.28 to 14.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.80 vs. the industry median of 7.36, Greenbrier has consistently been below 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 Operating Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Operating Margin % among Transportation companies is 7.36, based on 1,007 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Greenbrier's current Operating Margin % of 2.06% is 72% below 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Greenbrier's current Operating Margin % is 2.06%, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 6.80. 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 Operating Margin % of 2.06%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN618.59, compared to a current price of MXN842.00 — trading 36.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.06%, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 6.80 and 72% below the Transportation industry median of 7.36. Greenbrier's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Greenbrier (MEX:GBX), the current Operating Margin % is 2.06% as of Feb. 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 36.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN618.59.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GBX:
Operating Margin %: 2.06% (70% below median its 10-year median of 6.80)
GF Value™: MXN618.59 vs. price of MXN842.00 (36.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72% below the Transportation median (#498 of 1007)
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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