GATX Profit Margin

GATX's profit margin stands at 17.94% as of June 2026. That compares with 19.13% in the prior-year period — down 6.2% year over year. That is above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.32%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

GATX reported 17.94% in profit margin versus 19.13% a year earlier — a 6.2% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

GATX sits higher the Consumer Discretionary benchmark (10.32%) with a profit margin of 17.94%. That is roughly 73.9% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of 17.94% for GATX means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how GATX's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places GATX next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.