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Greenbrier's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Greenbrier's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Greenbrier's highest Yield on Cost was 9.14. The lowest was 1.82. And the median was 2.98.
MEX:GBX's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 4.055 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Greenbrier 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
MEX:GBX vs TRN, FSTR, RAIL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Greenbrier's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Greenbrier's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Greenbrier's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Greenbrier is calculated as
Greenbrier (MEX:GBX) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Aug. 31, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. Over the past decade, Greenbrier's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.82 to 9.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #374 out of 652 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Greenbrier's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Greenbrier's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.82 to a high of 9.14. Based on the distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #374 out of 652 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Greenbrier has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greenbrier's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TRN and FSTR?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Greenbrier ranks #374 out of 652 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Greenbrier in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.06. Historically, Greenbrier's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.82 to 9.14 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Transportation company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Transportation companies is 4.06, based on 652 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Greenbrier and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Greenbrier's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN644.29, compared to a current price of MXN842.00 — trading 30.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Greenbrier's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Greenbrier (MEX:GBX), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Aug. 31, 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 30.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN644.29.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GBX:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: MXN644.29 vs. price of MXN842.00 (30.7% above fair value)
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 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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