Greenbrier Cos. Profit Margin

Greenbrier Cos. posts a profit margin of 5.32% as of May 2026. That compares with 11.25% in the prior-year period — down 52.7% year over year. That is below the Industrials sector average of 10.13%. Comparing that reading with peers and prior periods is usually more useful than looking at the number in isolation.

In the prior comparable period, Greenbrier Cos.'s profit margin was 11.25%. The latest reading is 5.32% — a 52.7% year-over-year decrease (period ending May 2026). Use the history and growth charts on this page for a longer lookback.

For Industrials stocks, a profit margin near 10.13% is typical. Greenbrier Cos.'s 5.32% is lower that level. That is roughly 47.5% below the sector mean. Whether that is a warning or an opportunity depends on growth outlook and other fundamentals shown elsewhere on Stockcircle.

Greenbrier Cos.'s profit margin moves when the underlying profit, equity, or asset base changes. Cost cuts, pricing power, buybacks, write-downs, and cyclical swings can all shift the percentage. The latest reading is 5.32% as of May 2026; use YoY and peer views to separate noise from signal.

Context for GBX's profit margin usually means three checks: (1) trend versus prior periods, (2) level versus peers (average 10.13%), and (3) consistency with growth and profitability. This page covers the first two; Greenbrier Cos.'s other metric pages and overview cover the third.