GBX Greenbrier Companies PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Greenbrier Companies stock stands at 11.62 as of Sep 6, 2024. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $3.95 and the stock price of $45.91 per share. A decrease of 24% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 15.3 of the last four quarters.
GBX PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Greenbrier Companies has been 57.14. The current 11.62 P/E ratio is 80% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, GBX's PE ratio peaked in the May 2021 quarter at 1,480.33, with a price of $44.41 and an EPS of $0.03. The Feb 2016 quarter marked the lowest point at 3.3, with a price of $25.45 and an EPS of $7.71.
Greenbrier Companies PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 145.73% in 2021
Maximum annual decrease: -66.2% in 2015
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21.83 | 10.25% |
| 2022 | 19.8 | -55.56% |
| 2021 | 44.55 | 145.73% |
| 2020 | 18.13 | 69.76% |
| 2019 | 10.68 | -9.41% |
| 2018 | 11.79 | 9.07% |
| 2017 | 10.81 | 100.19% |
| 2016 | 5.4 | -11.33% |
| 2015 | 6.09 | -66.2% |
| 2014 | 18.02 | N/A |
GBX average PE ratio chart
GBX's current PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
GBX PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stocks WAB and TRN, GBX's PE ratio is lower.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GBX Greenbrier Companies Inc | 11.62 | $1.43B |
| TRN Trinity Industries Inc | 15.53 | $2.56B |
| WAB Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp | 28.12 | $28.18B |
| RAIL FreightCar America Inc | N/A | $155.52M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Greenbrier Companies's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for GBX stock is 11.62 as of Sep 6, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Greenbrier Companies (GBX)?
The average PE ratio for GBX stock over the past 3 years is 23.07.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Greenbrier Companies (GBX)?
The average PE ratio for GBX stock over the past 5 years is 107.35.
What is the highest PE ratio for GBX?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 1,480.33 and it was in the May 2021 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for GBX compare to its historical average?
GBX's current price to earnings ratio is 80% below its 10-year historical average.
How is GBX's PE ratio calculated (Greenbrier Companies PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Sep 6, 2024), Greenbrier Companies's share price is $45.91. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending May 2024 is $3.95. Therefore, Greenbrier Companies's PE ratio for today is 11.62. PE RATIO(11.62) = STOCK PRICE($45.91) / TTM EPS($3.95)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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