Greenbrier (MEX:GBX) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.84 (As of May. 2026) — 180% Above Median

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Greenbrier Companies Inc MEX:GBX

What is Greenbrier Dividend Payout Ratio?

Greenbrier MEX:GBX 68 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.84 as of May. 2026, which is 180% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates MEX:GBX with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN580.13. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 563 Transportation companies, Greenbrier ranks worse than 63.23% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Greenbrier's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in May. 2026 was 0.84.

The historical rank and industry rank for Greenbrier's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:GBX' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.3 Max: 1.64
Current: 0.55

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Greenbrier was 1.64. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.30.

MEX:GBX's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
63.23% of 563 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.45 vs MEX:GBX: 0.55

As of today (2026-07-25), the Dividend Yield % of Greenbrier is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Greenbrier was 7.77%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 2.52%.

Greenbrier's Dividends per Share for the months ended in May. 2026 was MXN5.90.

During the past 12 months, Greenbrier's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Greenbrier was 79.00% per year. The lowest was -45.00% per year. And the median was 4.70% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Greenbrier (MEX:GBX) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Greenbrier Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Greenbrier Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Greenbrier's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Greenbrier Annual Data

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1.04

1.64

0.37

0.25

0.21

Greenbrier Quarterly Data
	Aug21	Nov21	Feb22	May22	Aug22	Nov22	Feb23	May23	Aug23	Nov23	Feb24	May24	Aug24	Nov24	Feb25	May25	Aug25	Nov25	Feb26	May26
Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.17	0.28	0.45	5.61	0.84

MEX:GBX vs FSTR, TRN, RAIL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Greenbrier's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Greenbrier's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Greenbrier's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Greenbrier Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Greenbrier's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Aug. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Aug. 2025 )
	=	23.387	/	111.994
	=	0.21

Greenbrier's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: May. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: May. 2026 )
	=	5.899	/	7.066
	=	0.83

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.84 mean?

Greenbrier (MEX:GBX) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.84 as of May. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. This is 180% above median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Greenbrier's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 1.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #356 out of 563 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 63.2%.

Is Greenbrier's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Greenbrier's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.84 is 180% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 1.64. The Transportation industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Greenbrier's value of 0.84 is 86.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #356 out of 563 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Greenbrier has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Greenbrier's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to FSTR and TRN?

According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #356 out of 563 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Greenbrier in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Greenbrier's value of 0.84 is 86.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Greenbrier's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 1.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Greenbrier 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Transportation company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.45, based on 563 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Greenbrier's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.84 is 86.7% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Greenbrier's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.84, which is 180% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.84. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.84, which is 180% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 86.7% above the Transportation industry median of 0.45. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Greenbrier (MEX:GBX), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.84 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:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.84 (180% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: MXN580.13 vs. price of MXN842.00 (45.1% above fair value)
GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs
Industry Position: 86.7% above the Transportation median (#356 of 563)

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 Business Description

Industry Industrials Transportation

Comparable Companies FSTR TRN RAIL SWVL RVSN PNYG UNP CSX TSX:CP TSX:CNR NSC WAB SHSE:601816 HKSE:00066 TSE:9020 HKSE:01766 TSE:9022 SHSE:601006 XKRX:064350 XPAR:GET

Other Exchanges GBX:USA G90:Germany

Address One Centerpoint Drive, Suite 200, Lake Oswego, OR, USA, 97035

Website https://www.gbrx.com

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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