Greenbrier (FRA:G90) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 5.45% (As of May. 2026)

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FRA:G90 Greenbrier Companies Inc FRA:G90
69 GF Score
Price €44.20
GF Value €30.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Greenbrier ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Greenbrier FRA:G90 +1.84% 69 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.45% as of May. 2026. 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.

Greenbrier's ROE % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 4.85%. Greenbrier's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.89. Greenbrier's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 5.45%.


Greenbrier ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms


Greenbrier ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Greenbrier's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.
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Greenbrier ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Greenbrier Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Greenbrier Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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FRA:G90 vs FSTR, TRN, RAIL: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Greenbrier's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Greenbrier's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Greenbrier's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Greenbrier ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Greenbrier's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=13.67% / 0.92
=14.86%

Greenbrier's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=4.85% / 0.89
=5.45%

* 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 5.45% mean?
Greenbrier (FRA:G90) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 5.45% as of May. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors.
Is Greenbrier's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Greenbrier's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.45%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to FSTR and TRN?
Greenbrier's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 5.45% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Transportation company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Transportation industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. Greenbrier's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.45%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.45%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Greenbrier (FRA:G90), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.45% 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:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 5.45%
  • GF Value™: €30.45 vs. price of €44.20 (45.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 8 warning signs

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.
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