Greenbrier (MEX:GBX) PB Ratio: 0.95 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 10% Below Median

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MEX:GBX Greenbrier Companies Inc MEX:GBX
68 GF Score
Price MXN842.00
GF Value MXN580.13
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Greenbrier PB Ratio?

Greenbrier MEX:GBX 68 PB Ratio is 0.95 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 1.06. 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 964 Transportation companies, Greenbrier ranks better than 60.89% on this metric.

The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-07-25), Greenbrier's share price is MXN842.00. Greenbrier's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was MXN882.21. Hence, Greenbrier's PB Ratio of today is 0.95.

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

MEX:GBX' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 1.06   Max: 1.59
Current: 1.03

During the past 13 years, Greenbrier's highest PB Ratio was 1.59. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 1.06.

MEX:GBX's PB Ratio is ranked better than
60.89% of 964 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.24 vs MEX:GBX: 1.03

During the past 12 months, Greenbrier's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Greenbrier was 26.70% per year. The lowest was -8.10% per year. And the median was 6.70% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Greenbrier  (MEX:GBX) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.


Be Aware

Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.


Greenbrier PB Ratio Related Terms


Greenbrier PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Greenbrier's PB 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 PB Ratio Chart

Greenbrier Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.99 1.17 1.08 1.01 1.32

Greenbrier Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
PB Ratio 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 1.31 1.32 1.36 1.42 0.95

MEX:GBX vs FSTR, TRN, RAIL: PB Ratio Comparison

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

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

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


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Greenbrier PB Ratio Calculation

The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.

Greenbrier's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: May. 2026)
=842.00/882.21
=0.95

* 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.

It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:

A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 0.95 mean?
Greenbrier (MEX:GBX) has a PB Ratio of 0.95 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 1.06. Over the past decade, Greenbrier's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 1.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #377 out of 964 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is Greenbrier's PB Ratio too high?
Greenbrier's current PB Ratio of 0.95 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 1.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 1.59. The Transportation industry median PB Ratio is 1.24. Greenbrier's value of 0.95 is 23.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #377 out of 964 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above 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 PB Ratio compare to FSTR and TRN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #377 out of 964 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Greenbrier in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.24. Greenbrier's value of 0.95 is 23.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Greenbrier's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 1.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.06 vs. the industry median of 1.24, 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 PB Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.24, based on 964 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Greenbrier's current PB Ratio of 0.95 is 23.4% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Greenbrier's current PB Ratio is 0.95, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 1.06. 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 PB Ratio of 0.95. 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 PB Ratio is 0.95, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 1.06 and 23.4% below the Transportation industry median of 1.24. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Greenbrier (MEX:GBX), the current PB Ratio is 0.95 as of Jul. 25, 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:

  • PB Ratio: 0.95 (10% below median its 10-year median of 1.06)
  • GF Value™: MXN580.13 vs. price of MXN842.00 (45.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.4% below the Transportation median (#377 of 964)

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

Other Exchanges GBX:USAG90:Germany
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.
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