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Greenbrier Companies vs FreightCar America: GBX and RAIL compared
Greenbrier Companies is the larger company: $591M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q4 FY26) against $113M for FreightCar America (Q2 2026). FreightCar America is growing faster (-5% against -22% a year earlier). Greenbrier Companies is more profitable, with an operating margin of 4.3% against -3.8%.
Where the money goes: GBX and RAIL
Greenbrier Companies (GBX) · Q4 FY26
Greenbrier Companies, Q4 FY26: revenue $591M (-22% year over year), operating margin 4.3%, net earnings $8.7M, operating cash flow $31.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
FreightCar America (RAIL) · Q2 2026
FreightCar America, Q2 2026: revenue $113M (-5% year over year), operating margin -3.8%, net loss $30.1M, operating cash flow $12.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Greenbrier Companies (GBX) | FreightCar America (RAIL) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q4 FY26 | Q2 2026 |
| Revenue | $591M | $113M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -22% | -5% |
| Gross margin | 13.5% | — |
| Operating margin | 4.3% | -3.8% |
| Net earnings | $8.7M | −$30.1M |
| Net margin | 1.5% | -26.6% |
| Operating cash flow | $31.5M | $12.1M |
| Free cash flow | — | $11.3M |
| Market value | $1.4B | — |
| P/E | 17.7× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $42.00 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Greenbrier Companies
- Manufacturing: $539M (91%)
- Leasing and Fleet Management: $52.1M (9%)
FreightCar America
- Manufacturing Sales: $104M (92%)
- Aftermarket Sales: $8.9M (8%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Greenbrier Companies or FreightCar America?
Greenbrier Companies is the larger company: $591M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q4 FY26) against $113M for FreightCar America (Q2 2026).
Is Greenbrier Companies or FreightCar America growing faster?
FreightCar America is growing faster (-5% against -22% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Greenbrier Companies or FreightCar America?
Greenbrier Companies is more profitable, with an operating margin of 4.3% against -3.8%.
More: Greenbrier Companies earnings · how Greenbrier Companies makes money · FreightCar America earnings · how FreightCar America makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-K filed Oct 26, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 3, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.