GBX Greenbrier Companies PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Greenbrier Companies stock stands at 9.39 as of Feb 25, 2025. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $5.92 and the stock price of $55.58 per share. A decrease of 24% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 12.4 of the last four quarters.
GBX PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Greenbrier Companies has been 55.93. The current 9.39 P/E ratio is 83% 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: -89.84% in 2012
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.41 | -56.89% | $48.45 | $5.15 |
| 2023 | 21.83 | 10.25% | $42.56 | $1.95 |
| 2022 | 19.8 | -55.56% | $28.51 | $1.44 |
| 2021 | 44.55 | 145.73% | $44.1 | $0.99 |
| 2020 | 18.13 | 69.76% | $27.19 | $1.5 |
| 2019 | 10.68 | -9.41% | $23.29 | $2.18 |
| 2018 | 11.79 | 9.07% | $58 | $4.92 |
| 2017 | 10.81 | 100.19% | $42.9 | $3.97 |
| 2016 | 5.4 | -11.33% | $33.89 | $6.28 |
| 2015 | 6.09 | -66.2% | $41.7 | $6.85 |
| 2014 | 18.02 | N/A | $71.52 | $3.97 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | $22.57 | -$0.41 |
| 2012 | 6.54 | -89.84% | $14.45 | $2.21 |
| 2011 | 64.37 | 26.86% | $17.38 | $0.27 |
| 2010 | 50.74 | N/A | $11.67 | $0.23 |
Greenbrier Companies PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | 11.49 | 22.1% | $68 | $5.92 |
| Aug 2024 | 9.41 | -32.74% | $48.45 | $5.15 |
| May 2024 | 13.99 | -4.57% | $55.25 | $3.95 |
| Feb 2024 | 14.66 | 34.5% | $51.75 | $3.53 |
| Nov 2023 | 10.9 | -50.07% | $37.71 | $3.46 |
| Aug 2023 | 21.83 | 43.81% | $42.56 | $1.95 |
| May 2023 | 15.18 | -42.33% | $27.17 | $1.79 |
| Feb 2023 | 26.32 | -58.86% | $32.11 | $1.22 |
| Nov 2022 | 63.98 | 223.13% | $38.39 | $0.6 |
| Aug 2022 | 19.8 | -14.84% | $28.51 | $1.44 |
| May 2022 | 23.25 | 20.34% | $41.61 | $1.79 |
| Feb 2022 | 19.32 | -21.24% | $44.43 | $2.3 |
| Nov 2021 | 24.53 | -44.94% | $39.99 | $1.63 |
| Aug 2021 | 44.55 | -96.99% | $44.1 | $0.99 |
| May 2021 | 1,480.33 | 749.5% | $44.41 | $0.03 |
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 | 9.52 | $1.77B |
| TRN Trinity Industries Inc | 18.56 | $2.56B |
| WAB Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp | 30.54 | $31.56B |
| RAIL FreightCar America Inc | N/A | $152.85M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Greenbrier Companies's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for GBX stock is 9.39 as of Feb 25, 2025.
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 20.84.
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 102.27.
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 83% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Greenbrier Companies's PE ratio so low?
GBX's PE ratio is low because its earnings per share (EPS) is high relative to its stock price.
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 (Feb 25, 2025), Greenbrier Companies's share price is $55.58. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Nov 2024 is $5.92. Therefore, Greenbrier Companies's PE ratio for today is 9.39. PE RATIO(9.39) = STOCK PRICE($55.58) / TTM EPS($5.92)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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