Greenbrier (MEX:GBX) Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.77 (As of May. 2026)

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MEX:GBX Greenbrier Companies Inc MEX:GBX
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What is Greenbrier Scaled Net Operating Assets?

Greenbrier MEX:GBX 68 Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.77 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:GBX with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN580.13. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

Greenbrier's operating assets for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was MXN70,692 Mil. Greenbrier's operating liabilities for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was MXN12,849 Mil. Greenbrier's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN74,733 Mil. Therefore, Greenbrier's scaled net operating assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.77.


Greenbrier Scaled Net Operating Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Greenbrier's Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets Chart

Greenbrier Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Scaled Net Operating Assets
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.61 0.75 0.63 0.90 0.73

Greenbrier Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 0.72 0.73 0.72 0.67 0.77

MEX:GBX vs FSTR, TRN, RAIL: Scaled Net Operating Assets Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Greenbrier's Scaled Net Operating Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Greenbrier's Scaled Net Operating Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Greenbrier's Scaled Net Operating Assets falls into.


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Greenbrier Scaled Net Operating Assets Calculation

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

Greenbrier's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(A: Aug. 2025 )
=(Operating Assets (A: Aug. 2025 )-Operating Liabilities (A: Aug. 2025 ))/Total Assets (A: Aug. 2024 )
=(76469.861-14924.307)/83922.178
=0.73

where

Operating Assets(A: Aug. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=82243.057 - 5773.196
=76469.861

Operating Liabilities(A: Aug. 2025 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=49548.396 - 34624.089 - 0
=14924.307

Greenbrier's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(Q: May. 2026 )
=(Operating Assets (Q: May. 2026 )-Operating Liabilities (Q: May. 2026 ))/Total Assets (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(70691.76-12849.262)/74732.672
=0.77

where

Operating Assets(Q: May. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=75440.4 - 4748.64
=70691.76

Operating Liabilities(Q: May. 2026 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=45456.476 - 30500.948 - 2106.266
=12849.262

* 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.77 mean?
Greenbrier (MEX:GBX) has a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.77 as of May. 2026. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors.
Is Greenbrier's Scaled Net Operating Assets too high?
Greenbrier's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.77. Overall, Greenbrier has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greenbrier's Scaled Net Operating Assets compare to FSTR and TRN?
Greenbrier's Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.77 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets for a Transportation company?
A good Scaled Net Operating Assets depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets mean?
A high Scaled Net Operating Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. Greenbrier's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.77. 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?
Greenbrier (MEX:GBX) has a current Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.77. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN580.13, compared to a current price of MXN842.00 — trading 45.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.77. Greenbrier's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Scaled Net Operating Assets calculated?
Scaled Net Operating Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Greenbrier (MEX:GBX), the current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.77 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 (MEX:GBX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greenbrier stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN842.00 is trading 45.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN580.13.

Key valuation signals for MEX:GBX:

  • Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.77
  • GF Value™: MXN580.13 vs. price of MXN842.00 (45.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:GBX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Greenbrier Business Description

Other Exchanges GBX:USAG90:Germany
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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