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GreenbrierFRA:G90 +1.84%69 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.38% as of May. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 10.17. 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 977 Transportation companies, Greenbrier ranks worse than 55.58% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Greenbrier's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €65 Mil. Greenbrier's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €1,203 Mil. Therefore, Greenbrier's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 5.38%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Greenbrier's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:G90'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.92 Med: 10.17 Max: 25.79
Current: 7.72
During the past 13 years, Greenbrier's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 25.79%. The lowest was 2.92%. And the median was 10.17%.
FRA:G90's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 55.58% of 977
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 9
vs FRA:G90: 7.72
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Greenbrier Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Greenbrier Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Greenbrier's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
FRA:G90 vs FSTR, TRN, RAIL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Greenbrier's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Greenbrier's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Greenbrier's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 5.38% mean?
Greenbrier (FRA:G90) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 5.38% as of May. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 10.17. Over the past decade, Greenbrier's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 2.92 to 25.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #543 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is Greenbrier's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Greenbrier's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 5.38% is 47% below median its 10-year median of 10.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.92 to a high of 25.79. The Transportation industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.00. Greenbrier's value of 5.38% is 40.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #543 out of 977 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to FSTR and TRN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #543 out of 977 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Greenbrier in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.00. Greenbrier's value of 5.38% is 40.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Greenbrier's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 2.92 to 25.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.17 vs. the industry median of 9.00, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Transportation company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Transportation companies is 9.00, based on 977 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Greenbrier's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 5.38% is 40.2% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Greenbrier's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.38%, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 10.17. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.38%, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 10.17 and 40.2% below the Transportation industry median of 9.00. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Greenbrier (FRA:G90), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.38% 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:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 5.38% (47% below median its 10-year median of 10.17)
GF Value™: €30.45 vs. price of €44.20 (45.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.2% below the Transportation median (#543 of 977)
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 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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