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GATX

BULLISH
$198.16 Live
GATX Corporation · NYSE
Target $215.75 (+8.9%)
$141.28 52W Range $205.56

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 27, 2026
Market cap
$7.04B
P/E
21.73
ROE
11.0%
Profit margin
19.2%
Debt/Equity
3.5
Dividend yield
1.33%

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
85%
GATX exhibits strong fundamental health with a Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, indicating robust operational efficiency and financial stability. While the stock trades at a premium to its defensive Graham Number ($126.27), it remains significantly undervalued relative to its growth-based intrinsic value of $269.04, supported by an exceptional PEG ratio of 0.64. Strong double-digit earnings growth (25.8% YoY) and high operating margins (30.96%) outweigh the bearish insider sentiment and current technical weakness. The company's liquidity position is exceptional, as evidenced by a current ratio of 11.03, mitigating the risks associated with its high debt-to-equity ratio.

Key Strengths

Strong Piotroski F-Score (7/9) indicating high financial health
Highly attractive PEG ratio (0.64) suggesting significant undervaluation relative to growth
Robust profitability with a 30.96% operating margin and 73.77% gross margin
Exceptional short-term liquidity with a current ratio of 11.03
Strong earnings growth trajectory (25.8% YoY) and consistent historical EPS beats

Key Risks

High leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.50
Bearish insider activity with multiple officer sales and zero buys
Weak technical trend (10/100) suggesting short-term price pressure
Low dividend yield (1.33%) compared to typical industrial leasing peers
Concentration risk inherent in the rental and leasing services industry
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$233.65
+17.9% above current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
79
Strong
Value
78
Future
92
Past
88
Health
80
Dividend
55
AI Verdict
Strong Fundamental Value
Key drivers: Earnings Growth, Piotroski Score, PEG Ratio, Liquidity
Confidence
90%
Value
78/100

P/E of 21.73 is reasonable given the 25%+ earnings growth.

Positives
  • PEG ratio of 0.64 is very low
  • Price is well below growth-based intrinsic value
Watchpoints
  • Trades at a premium to Graham Number ($126.27)
Future
92/100

Growth metrics are accelerating, particularly in EPS.

Positives
  • 25.8% YoY Earnings Growth
  • 8.6% Revenue Growth
  • Strong analyst target price of $215.75
Watchpoints
  • Technical trend is currently bearish
Past
88/100

Long-term price performance is very strong.

Positives
  • 123.6% 5-year price change
  • Consistent history of earnings surprises
Watchpoints
  • Recent quarterly surprise average is slightly negative (-2.18%)
Health
80/100

High debt is typical for leasing, but the current ratio provides a massive safety buffer.

Positives
  • Piotroski F-Score of 7/9
  • Current Ratio of 11.03
Watchpoints
  • Debt/Equity of 3.50 is high
Dividend
55/100

Dividend is safe but not a primary driver for total return.

Positives
  • Very low payout ratio (26.75%) ensures sustainability
Watchpoints
  • Low yield (1.33%)

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$198.16
Analyst Target
$215.75
Upside/Downside
+8.9%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for GATX and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-24
GAT
GATX Corporation
Primary
5Y
+123.6%
3Y
+78.6%
1Y
+39.5%
6M
+23.8%
1M
+16.5%
1W
-0.2%
FSS
Federal Signal Corporation
Peer
5Y
+190.9%
3Y
+131.3%
1Y
+52.0%
6M
-7.2%
1M
+4.2%
1W
+1.6%
ROA
Construction Partners, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+316.0%
3Y
+386.2%
1Y
+62.2%
6M
+9.2%
1M
+7.0%
1W
+5.7%
ECG
Everus Construction Group, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+177.7%
3Y
+177.7%
1Y
+232.1%
6M
+44.9%
1M
+10.4%
1W
+5.6%
FLR
Fluor Corporation
Peer
5Y
+114.9%
3Y
+67.2%
1Y
+35.5%
6M
-1.5%
1M
+0.6%
1W
-0.7%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

P/E Ratio
21.73
Forward P/E
17.66
PEG Ratio
0.64
P/B Ratio
2.55
P/S Ratio
4.04
EV/Revenue
11.43
EV/EBITDA
19.96
Market Cap
$7.04B

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 19.15%
Operating Margin 30.96%
Gross Margin 73.77%
ROE 10.97%
ROA 2.25%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +8.6%
Earnings Growth +25.8%
Q/Q Revenue Growth +8.59%
Q/Q Earnings Growth +26.8%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
3.5
High debt
Current Ratio
11.03
Strong
Quick Ratio
2.12
Excellent
Cash/Share
$20.93

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Revenue
$0.4B
Gross Margin
49.6%
Op. Margin
30.1%
Net Margin
21.6%
Total Assets
$18.0B
Liabilities
$14.4B
Equity
$2.8B
Debt/Equity
5.22x
Operating CF
$0.1B
Free Cash Flow
$0.1B
FCF Yield
100%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-05-07
$N/A
2026-02-19
$2.44
+0.7% surprise
2025-10-21
$2.1
-9.6% surprise
2025-07-29
$2.06
+2.3% surprise

Industrials Sector Comparison

Comparing GATX against 442 companies in the Industrials sector (38 bullish, 159 neutral, 245 bearish)
P/E Ratio
21.73
This Stock
vs
75.66
Sector Avg
-71.3% (Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
10.97%
This Stock
vs
-20.3%
Sector Avg
-154.1% (Below Avg)
Profit Margin
19.15%
This Stock
vs
6.49%
Sector Avg
+194.9% (Superior)
Debt to Equity
3.5
This Stock
vs
2.71
Sector Avg
+29.2% (Higher)
Revenue Growth
8.6%
This Stock
vs
74.93%
Sector Avg
-88.5% (Slower)
Current Ratio
11.03
This Stock
vs
3.16
Sector Avg
+249.0% (Stronger)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

ZMUDKA ROBERT
Officer
Sell
2026-02-20
5,200 shares · $1,001,576
ZMUDKA ROBERT
Officer
Option Exercise
2026-02-20
5,200 shares · $536,380
GLASSBERG BRIAN L.
General Counsel
Sell
2026-02-20
2,000 shares · $396,584
GLASSBERG BRIAN L.
General Counsel
Option Exercise
2026-02-20
2,000 shares · $154,140
YOUNG JEFFERY R
Officer
Sell
2026-02-20
2,595 shares · $509,374
YOUNG JEFFERY R
Officer
Option Exercise
2026-02-20
2,933 shares · $388,196
NERO KIMBERLEY
Officer
Stock Award
2026-02-18
2,913 shares
GLASSBERG BRIAN L.
General Counsel
Stock Award
2026-02-18
2,790 shares
STANLEY ADAM L.
Director
Stock Award
2026-02-02
27 shares · $4,878
AIGOTTI DIANE M.
Director
Stock Award
2026-02-02
68 shares · $12,285
REAM JAMES B
Director
Stock Award
2026-02-02
155 shares · $28,003
YOVOVICH PAUL G
Director
Stock Award
2026-02-02
125 shares · $22,583
ARVIA ANNE L
Director
Stock Award
2026-02-02
114 shares · $20,596
HOLMES JOHN MCCLAIN III
Director
Stock Award
2026-02-02
136 shares · $24,570
BAUSCH SHELLEY J
Director
Stock Award
2026-02-02
136 shares · $24,570
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

8-K
8-K
2026-03-16

GATX Corporation filed a current report on March 16, 2026, likely to announce its annual financial results or a dividend declaration.

DEF 14A
DEF 14A
2026-03-13

GATX filed a definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) on March 13, 2026, providing shareholders with necessary information and voting materials for the company's annual meeting.

8-K/A
8-K/A
2026-03-03

GATX filed an amendment to a previously submitted Form 8-K.

10-K
10-K
2026-02-19

GATX's 10-K filing dated February 19, 2026, provides a comprehensive review of the company's financial condition, focusing on operating results, liquidity, and cash flow. The report details the company's business operations and outlines critical accounting policies alongside key risk factors.

8-K
8-K
2026-02-19

GATX Corporation reported its fourth quarter and full-year financial results.

8-K
8-K
2026-01-05

GATX filed an 8-K on January 5, 2026, likely to announce its year-end financial results or the date of its upcoming earnings call.

10-Q
10-Q
2025-10-30

GATX filed its 10-Q on October 30, 2025, which includes disclosures regarding risk factors and unregistered sales of equity securities. The company cautions that actual financial results and performance may differ materially from forward-looking statements due to inherent uncertainties and risks.

8-K
8-K
2025-10-24

GATX Corporation reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2025.

8-K
8-K
2025-10-21

GATX Corporation filed an 8-K on October 21, 2025, likely to announce its third-quarter financial results.

8-K
8-K
2025-10-15

GATX Corporation likely filed this 8-K to announce its third-quarter financial results.

10-Q
10-Q
2025-07-29
8-K
8-K
2025-07-29
8-K
8-K
2025-07-14
8-K
8-K
2025-07-01
8-K
8-K
2025-05-30
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

Wall Street Analysts

Professional analyst ratings and price targets

Consensus
STRONG_BUY
4 analysts
Citigroup
2026-04-08
up
Neutral Buy
Citigroup
2026-02-24
down
Buy Neutral
Susquehanna
2026-02-20
Maintains
Positive Positive
Susquehanna
2026-01-26
Maintains
Positive Positive
Citigroup
2026-01-06
Maintains
Buy Buy
Citigroup
2025-11-24
Maintains
Buy Buy

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