GATXGATX +0.83%86 ROE % is 12.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 11.93. GuruFocus rates GATX with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $194.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,058 Business Services companies, GATX ranks better than 66.26% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. GATX's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $342 Mil. GATX's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,764 Mil. Therefore, GATX's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for GATX's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
GATX'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.2 Med: 11.93 Max: 31.98
Current: 12.63
During the past 13 years, GATX's highest ROE % was 31.98%. The lowest was 7.20%. And the median was 11.93%.
GATX's ROE % is ranked better than 66.26% of 1058
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 8.095
vs GATX: 12.63
GATX (NYSE:GATX) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % 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 ROE %s can be extremely high.
GATX ROE % Related Terms
GATX ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GATX's ROE % 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.
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, GATX's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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.
GATX ROE % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, GATX's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GATX's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
GATX (GATX) has a ROE % of 12.37% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on GATX and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.93. Over the past decade, GATX's ROE % has ranged from 7.20 to 31.98. According to the industry distribution chart, GATX ranks #357 out of 1058 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is GATX's ROE % too high?
GATX's current ROE % of 12.37% is near median its 10-year median of 11.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.20 to a high of 31.98. The Business Services industry median ROE % is 8.10. GATX's value of 12.37% is 52.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GATX ranks #357 out of 1058 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GATX has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GATX's ROE % compare to CAR and EQPT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, GATX ranks #357 out of 1058 companies for ROE %. This puts GATX in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 8.10. GATX's value of 12.37% is 52.8% above this benchmark. Historically, GATX's own ROE % has ranged from 7.20 to 31.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.93 vs. the industry median of 8.10, GATX has consistently been above 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 ROE % for a Business Services company?
The median ROE % among Business Services companies is 8.10, based on 1,058 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. GATX's current ROE % of 12.37% is 52.8% above 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on GATX and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROE % is 8.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GATX's current ROE % is 12.37%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GATX stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GATX (GATX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $194.03, compared to a current price of $179.45 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 12.37%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.93 and 52.8% above the Business Services industry median of 8.10. GATX's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GATX (GATX), the current ROE % is 12.37% as of Mar. 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 GATX (GATX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GATX stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $179.45 is trading 7.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $194.03.
GuruFocus considers GATX to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GATX:
ROE %: 12.37% (near median its 10-year median of 11.93)
GF Value™: $194.03 vs. price of $179.45 (7.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.8% above the Business Services median (#357 of 1058)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GATX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GATX Corp leases transportation assets, including railcars, aircraft spare engines, and tank containers, to customers in North America, Europe, and India. The company's reportable business segments are: Rail North America, Rail International, Engine Leasing, and Other. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Rail North America segment, which is composed of the company's operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This segment mainly provides railcars pursuant to full-service leases under which it maintains the railcars, pays ad valorem taxes and insurance, and provides other ancillary services.
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