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GreenbrierMEX:GBX 68 Pretax Margin % is 2.67% as of May. 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 5.68. 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 1,000 Transportation companies, Greenbrier ranks worse than 59.3% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Greenbrier's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was MXN267 Mil. Greenbrier's Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was MXN10,002 Mil. Therefore, Greenbrier's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 2.67%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Greenbrier's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:GBX'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.49 Med: 5.68 Max: 14.74
Current: 4.83
MEX:GBX's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 59.3% of 1000
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.725
vs MEX:GBX: 4.83
Greenbrier (MEX:GBX) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Greenbrier Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Greenbrier Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Greenbrier's Pretax 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: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Greenbrier's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Greenbrier's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Greenbrier's Pretax 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.
Greenbrier (MEX:GBX) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.67% as of May. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 5.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #593 out of 1000 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 59.3%.
Is Greenbrier's Pretax Margin % too high?
Greenbrier's current Pretax Margin % of 2.67% is 53% below median its 10-year median of 5.68. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.73. Greenbrier's value of 2.67% is 60.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #593 out of 1000 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 Pretax Margin % compare to FSTR and TRN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #593 out of 1000 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Greenbrier in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.73. Greenbrier's value of 2.67% is 60.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.68 vs. the industry median of 6.73, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.73, based on 1,000 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Greenbrier's current Pretax Margin % of 2.67% is 60.3% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Greenbrier's current Pretax Margin % is 2.67%, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 5.68. 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 Pretax Margin % of 2.67%. 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 Pretax Margin % is 2.67%, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 5.68 and 60.3% below the Transportation industry median of 6.73. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Greenbrier (MEX:GBX), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.67% 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:
Pretax Margin %: 2.67% (53% below median its 10-year median of 5.68)
GF Value™: MXN580.13 vs. price of MXN842.00 (45.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.3% below the Transportation median (#593 of 1000)
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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