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Greenbrier Companies vs Trinity Industries: GBX and TRN compared
Greenbrier Companies is the larger company: $591M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q4 FY26) against $535M for Trinity Industries (Q3 2026). Trinity Industries is growing faster (+18% against -22% a year earlier). Trinity Industries is more profitable, with an operating margin of 17.9% against 4.3%.
Where the money goes: GBX and TRN
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.
Trinity Industries (TRN) · Q3 2026
Trinity Industries, Q3 2026: revenue $535M (+18% year over year), operating margin 17.9%, net earnings $17.6M, operating cash flow $66.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Greenbrier Companies (GBX) | Trinity Industries (TRN) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q4 FY26 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $591M | $535M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -22% | +18% |
| Gross margin | 13.5% | — |
| Operating margin | 4.3% | 17.9% |
| Net earnings | $8.7M | $17.6M |
| Net margin | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Operating cash flow | $31.5M | $66.3M |
| Free cash flow | — | $49.6M |
| Market value | $1.4B | $2.4B |
| P/E | 17.7× | 7.4× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $42.00 | $31.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
Greenbrier Companies
- Manufacturing: $539M (91%)
- Leasing and Fleet Management: $52.1M (9%)
Trinity Industries
- Leasing & Services: $286M (53%)
- Manufacturing: $249M (47%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Greenbrier Companies or Trinity Industries?
Greenbrier Companies is the larger company: $591M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q4 FY26) against $535M for Trinity Industries (Q3 2026).
Is Greenbrier Companies or Trinity Industries growing faster?
Trinity Industries is growing faster (+18% against -22% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Greenbrier Companies or Trinity Industries?
Trinity Industries is more profitable, with an operating margin of 17.9% against 4.3%.
More: Greenbrier Companies earnings · how Greenbrier Companies makes money · Trinity Industries earnings · how Trinity Industries makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-K filed Oct 26, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.