Greenbrier (FRA:G90) Quick Ratio: 1.29 (As of May. 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:G90 Greenbrier Companies Inc FRA:G90
69 GF Score
Price €44.20
GF Value €30.45
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What is Greenbrier Quick Ratio?

Greenbrier FRA:G90 +1.84% 69 Quick Ratio is 1.29 as of May. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 1.30. GuruFocus rates FRA:G90 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Transportation companies, Greenbrier ranks worse than 53.13% on this metric.

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Greenbrier's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 1.29.

Greenbrier has a quick ratio of 1.29. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

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

FRA:G90' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.86   Med: 1.3   Max: 2.29
Current: 1.29

During the past 13 years, Greenbrier's highest Quick Ratio was 2.29. The lowest was 0.86. And the median was 1.30.

FRA:G90's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than
53.13% of 1005 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.35 vs FRA:G90: 1.29

Greenbrier  (FRA:G90) Quick Ratio Explanation

The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.

In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.

The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.


Greenbrier Quick Ratio Related Terms


Greenbrier Quick Ratio Historical Data

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

Greenbrier Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.22 1.14 0.90 1.41 1.58

Greenbrier Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Quick 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 0.90 1.58 1.82 2.07 1.29

FRA:G90 vs FSTR, TRN, RAIL: Quick Ratio Comparison

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

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

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


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Greenbrier Quick Ratio Calculation

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.

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

Quick Ratio (A: Aug. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(1362.374-591.25)/486.881
=1.58

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

Quick Ratio (Q: May. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(1218.516-530.121)/532.261
=1.29

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Quick Ratio →
What does a Quick Ratio of 1.29 mean?
Greenbrier (FRA:G90) has a Quick Ratio of 1.29 as of May. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.30. Over the past decade, Greenbrier's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.86 to 2.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #534 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 53.1%.
Is Greenbrier's Quick Ratio too high?
Greenbrier's current Quick Ratio of 1.29 is near median its 10-year median of 1.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.86 to a high of 2.29. The Transportation industry median Quick Ratio is 1.35. Greenbrier's value of 1.29 is 4.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #534 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Greenbrier has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greenbrier's Quick Ratio compare to FSTR and TRN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #534 out of 1005 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Greenbrier in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.35. Greenbrier's value of 1.29 is 4.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Greenbrier's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.86 to 2.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.30 vs. the industry median of 1.35, 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 Quick Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Quick Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.35, based on 1,005 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Greenbrier's current Quick Ratio of 1.29 is 4.4% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Greenbrier's current Quick Ratio is 1.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.30. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greenbrier (FRA:G90) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.45, compared to a current price of €44.20 — trading 45.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.30 and 4.4% below the Transportation industry median of 1.35. Greenbrier's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Greenbrier (FRA:G90), the current Quick Ratio is 1.29 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 €44.20 is trading 45.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €30.45. GuruFocus considers Greenbrier to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:G90:

  • Quick Ratio: 1.29 (near median its 10-year median of 1.30)
  • GF Value™: €30.45 vs. price of €44.20 (45.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.4% below the Transportation median (#534 of 1005)

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.
69GF Score

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