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GBX Greenbrier Companies PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The PE ratio for Greenbrier Companies stock stands at 14.5 as of May 2, 2024. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $3.53 and the stock price of $51.17 per share. A decrease of 7% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 15.6 of the last four quarters.

GBX PE ratio history

How has GBX's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Greenbrier Companies has been 56.26. The current 14.5 P/E ratio is 74% 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.

Average
56.26
Median
12.23
Minimum
3.3
Maximum
1,480.33

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

What is the average PE ratio of GBX for the past years

GBX's current PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
147.05
5-year avg
102.49
10-year avg
56.26
15-year avg
54.08

GBX PE vs peers

What is GBX's PE ratio compared to its 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 14.5 $1.59B
TRN Trinity Industries Inc 19.39 $2.46B
WAB Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp 31.49 $28.55B
RAIL FreightCar America Inc N/A $66.59M

Frequently asked questions

What is Greenbrier Companies's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for GBX stock is 14.5 as of May 2, 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 147.05.

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 102.49.

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 74% 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 (May 2, 2024), Greenbrier Companies's share price is $51.17. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Feb 2024 is $3.53. Therefore, Greenbrier Companies's PE ratio for today is 14.5. PE RATIO(14.5) = STOCK PRICE($51.17) / TTM EPS($3.53)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.