GBX
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The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (GBX) closed at $50.28 as of 2026-03-20, trading 19.3% above its 200-week moving average of $42.15. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 23.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 58, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.02 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1605 weeks of data, GBX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 22 times. On average, these episodes lasted 32 weeks. Historically, investors who bought GBX at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +26.3%.
With a market cap of $1568 million, GBX is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 5.6%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 11.4%. The stock trades at 1.0x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 5.3% over the past three years. This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 30.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in GBX would have grown to $670, compared to $2047 for the S&P 500. GBX has returned 6.4% annualized vs 10.3% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: GBX vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After GBX Crosses Below the Line?
Across 22 historical episodes, buying GBX when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +20.3% after 12 months (median +15.0%), compared to +17.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 62% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +70.2% vs +37.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment GBX crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
GBX has crossed below its 200-week MA 22 times with an average 1-year return of +26.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1995 | Apr 1996 | 45 | 27.8% | +19.3% | +603.3% |
| Jun 1996 | Jul 1997 | 57 | 30.8% | -16.5% | +521.3% |
| Aug 1997 | Aug 1997 | 1 | 0.3% | +35.2% | +567.2% |
| Oct 1998 | Oct 1998 | 1 | 4.5% | -12.0% | +554.7% |
| Jan 1999 | Feb 2003 | 213 | 46.5% | -32.6% | +533.1% |
| Apr 2007 | May 2007 | 5 | 13.3% | +11.9% | +220.8% |
| Sep 2007 | Oct 2010 | 161 | 92.3% | -28.2% | +167.7% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 10 | 23.8% | -0.9% | +337.4% |
| May 2012 | Jun 2012 | 5 | 11.2% | +80.9% | +412.0% |
| Aug 2012 | Sep 2012 | 1 | 3.4% | +56.2% | +373.7% |
| Oct 2012 | Nov 2012 | 2 | 12.1% | +114.3% | +392.8% |
| Dec 2012 | Dec 2012 | 1 | 0.8% | +108.4% | +334.6% |
| Sep 2015 | Oct 2015 | 2 | 8.6% | +9.4% | +107.8% |
| Nov 2015 | Nov 2016 | 54 | 38.2% | +13.1% | +110.2% |
| Sep 2017 | Sep 2017 | 1 | 0.5% | +37.2% | +52.9% |
| Dec 2018 | Feb 2019 | 9 | 9.5% | -23.4% | +54.8% |
| Mar 2019 | Dec 2020 | 93 | 65.8% | -41.9% | +60.2% |
| Jan 2021 | Jan 2021 | 2 | 0.6% | +29.0% | +63.4% |
| Jul 2022 | Oct 2022 | 16 | 26.7% | +35.2% | +71.3% |
| Jan 2023 | Jun 2023 | 25 | 18.6% | +68.1% | +91.9% |
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | 1 | 1.8% | +90.1% | +62.3% |
| Apr 2025 | Apr 2025 | 1 | 1.4% | N/A | +26.9% |
| Average | 32 | — | +26.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GBX below its 200-week moving average?
No. The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (GBX) is currently 19.3% above its 200-week moving average of $42.15. It would need to fall to $42.15 to cross below the line.
What is GBX's 200-week moving average price?
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $42.15 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when GBX drops below its 200-week moving average?
GBX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 22 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +26.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 32 weeks on average.
Is GBX a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about GBX as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 58. Free cash flow yield is 5.6%. Return on equity is 11.4%. Price-to-book is 1.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does GBX compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 30.8 years, $100 invested in GBX would have grown to $670, compared to $2047 for the S&P 500. That's 6.4% annualized vs 10.3% for the index. GBX has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does GBX pay a dividend?
Yes. The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 255.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20