Greenbrier Companies Inc (GBX)

Net profit margin

Aug 31, 2024 May 31, 2024 Feb 29, 2024 Nov 30, 2023 Aug 31, 2023 May 31, 2023 Feb 28, 2023 Nov 30, 2022 Aug 31, 2022 May 31, 2022 Feb 28, 2022 Nov 30, 2021 Aug 31, 2021 May 31, 2021 Feb 28, 2021 Nov 30, 2020 Aug 31, 2020 May 31, 2020 Feb 29, 2020 Nov 30, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 160,100 123,300 110,700 110,400 62,500 57,900 39,700 19,400 46,900 58,400 75,000 53,100 32,300 497 8,569 31,298 48,967 84,177 71,653 60,789
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,544,700 3,509,100 3,727,000 3,986,300 3,944,000 3,877,300 3,632,700 3,193,500 2,977,700 2,626,100 2,282,800 1,895,600 1,747,900 1,785,236 2,097,593 2,425,841 2,792,200 3,070,009 3,163,604 3,198,427
Net profit margin 4.52% 3.51% 2.97% 2.77% 1.58% 1.49% 1.09% 0.61% 1.58% 2.22% 3.29% 2.80% 1.85% 0.03% 0.41% 1.29% 1.75% 2.74% 2.26% 1.90%

August 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $160,100K ÷ $3,544,700K
= 4.52%

The net profit margin for Greenbrier Companies Inc has shown fluctuations over the period ranging from 0.03% to 4.52%. The trend indicates some variability in the company's ability to translate revenues into profits. It is noteworthy that the net profit margin has generally improved since the earlier periods, peaking at 4.52% in August 2024. This suggests that the company has been successful in controlling costs and operating more efficiently. However, there are still periods where the net profit margin dips, such as in May 2021 and May 2023. Overall, the company's net profit margin performance shows a mix of positive and challenging periods, highlighting the importance of continuous monitoring and management of profitability ratios.


Peer comparison

Aug 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
Greenbrier Companies Inc
GBX
4.52%
Trinity Industries Inc
TRN
3.55%
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp
WAB
8.64%