GATX GATX
United StatesIndustrials · Rental & Leasing ServicesUSD
219.25 USD (+34.2%)
4 analysts
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GATX Corporation is a specialized asset leasing company that leases railcars, ships, and other transportation equipment on a long-term basis, generating recurring revenue from lease contracts.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Strong growth8.5
- ✕Fragile balance sheet3.0
- ✕Little competitive advantage4.1
- ✕Unfavourable risk and backdrop4.8
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsDespite strong growth, extreme leverage and negative cash generation make GATX a high-risk investment in the current rising rate environment; only suitable for investors with a high risk tolerance.
GATX shows exceptional growth (revenue +34.8%, earnings +37.9%) and a solid operating margin (27.77%), but its financial health is very fragile (Net Debt/EBITDA of 9.89x, Debt/Equity of 347.59%) and its free cash flow conversion is deeply negative (-416.6%), making it vulnerable to a rising rate environment.
The main risk is the extreme financial leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 9.89x) which, combined with rising US interest rates, could increase the cost of debt and compromise the company's ability to finance its fleet and maintain the dividend.
Context and risks
GATX operates in a specialized asset leasing sector (railcars and ships) with extreme leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 9.89x). The tightening of US interest rates makes refinancing its debt more expensive, which is structurally high to finance its fleet. Additionally, its marine leasing business is exposed to disruptions in key routes such as Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, adding a context risk not captured by financial metrics.
Is GATX stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Industrials median (within 15%).
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 16.2 | 25.4 | −36% |
| EV / EBITDA | 15.4 | 14.5 | +6% |
| Price / book | 2.1 | 4.1 | −49% |
| Price / sales | 2.8 | 2.1 | +37% |
Sector: median of the 388 Industrials companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 5.0 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0).
Average analyst target: 219.25 USD, +34.2% versus the price.
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Industrials medianValuation
- P/E
- 16.2
- Forward P/E
- 14.5
- EV / EBITDA
- 15.4
- Price / book
- 2.1
- Price / sales
- 2.8
- PEG
- 0.64
- Market cap
- 5.8B USD
- Enterprise value
- 18.3B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 11.8%
- ROA
- 2.5%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 3.7%
- Gross margin
- 73.6%
- Operating margin
- 27.8%
- Net margin
- 17.9%
- Free cash flow
- −4.9B USD
- FCF yield
- −85.6%
- Cash conversion
- −417%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 12.5B USD
- Net debt
- 11.7B USD
- Cash
- 756.8M USD
- EBITDA
- 1.2B USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 9.89
- Debt / equity
- 347.59
- Current ratio
- 3.30
- Quick ratio
- 3.30
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +34.8%
- Earnings growth
- +37.9%
- EPS (TTM)
- 10.10 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 11.25 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 1.6%
- Payout
- 25.1%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 1.20
- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy (4)
- Target price
- 219.25 USD
- 52-week range
- 150.42 – 205.56
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Is GATX stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Industrials median (within 15%). Valuation score: 5.0 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0). Average analyst target: 219.25 USD, +34.2% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does GATX get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 4.9 out of 10, rank 1,746 of 2,130 (better than 17% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Growth (8.5) and its weakest, Financial health (3.0). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is GATX's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 16.2: the share price equals 16.2 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Industrials median is 25.4. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 14.5.
How much is GATX worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 5.8B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 18.3B USD.
How much debt does GATX have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 11.7B USD. That is 9.89 times its EBITDA; the Industrials median is 1.58.
Does GATX pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 1.62% and it pays out 25% of its earnings.
How has GATX stock performed over the last year?
It has fallen 2.0% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 150.42 and 205.56 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of GATX?
4 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Strong buy” and their average target is 219.25 USD (+34.2% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.