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GreenbrierFRA:G90 +1.84%69 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.46% as of May. 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 12.08. 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 998 Transportation companies, Greenbrier ranks worse than 69.44% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Greenbrier's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 4.46%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Greenbrier's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:G90'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.15 Med: 12.08 Max: 41.13
Current: 6.55
During the past 13 years, Greenbrier's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 41.13%. The lowest was 2.15%. And the median was 12.08%.
FRA:G90's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 69.44% of 998
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 11.73
vs FRA:G90: 6.55
Greenbrier's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 20.20% per year.
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
Greenbrier ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Greenbrier's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Greenbrier's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Greenbrier's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Greenbrier's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 2026) EBIT data.
* 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 4.46% mean?
Greenbrier (FRA:G90) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 4.46% as of May. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 12.08. Over the past decade, Greenbrier's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 2.15 to 41.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #693 out of 998 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 69.4%.
Is Greenbrier's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Greenbrier's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 4.46% is 63% below median its 10-year median of 12.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.15 to a high of 41.13. The Transportation industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.73. Greenbrier's value of 4.46% is 62% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #693 out of 998 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to FSTR and TRN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #693 out of 998 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Greenbrier in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.73. Greenbrier's value of 4.46% is 62% below this benchmark. Historically, Greenbrier's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 2.15 to 41.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.08 vs. the industry median of 11.73, 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Transportation company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Transportation companies is 11.73, based on 998 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Greenbrier's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 4.46% is 62% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Greenbrier's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.46%, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 12.08. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.46%, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 12.08 and 62% below the Transportation industry median of 11.73. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Greenbrier (FRA:G90), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.46% 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:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 4.46% (63% below median its 10-year median of 12.08)
GF Value™: €30.45 vs. price of €44.20 (45.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62% below the Transportation median (#693 of 998)
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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