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GATX Corporation (GATX)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US3614481030
CUSIP
361448103
IPO Date
Nov 5, 1987

Highlights

Market Cap
$6.11B
Enterprise Value
$5.37B
EPS (TTM)
$9.29
PE Ratio
18.37
PEG Ratio
0.75
Total Revenue (TTM)
$1.74B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$629.10M
EBITDA (TTM)
$833.20M
Year Range
$139.44 - $199.00
Target Price
$208.00
ROA (TTM)
1.85%
ROE (TTM)
12.12%

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GATX Corporation

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in GATX Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

GATX Corporation (GATX) has returned 1.03% so far this year and 11.60% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, GATX has achieved an annualized return of 16.28%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


GATX Corporation

1D
2.13%
1M
-6.96%
YTD
1.03%
6M
-1.62%
1Y
11.60%
3Y*
17.70%
5Y*
14.69%
10Y*
16.28%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 5, 1987, GATX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.25%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +48.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -27.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, GATX closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +16.9%, while the worst single day was Oct 17, 1991 at -21.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20267.26%1.24%-6.96%1.03%
20256.78%1.33%-7.05%-6.00%9.10%-3.19%-0.57%10.23%4.23%-10.27%1.96%6.43%11.09%
20242.02%3.90%5.67%-8.71%12.75%-3.63%5.39%1.15%-5.73%4.01%19.16%-5.27%31.10%
20237.63%-4.68%1.36%3.54%4.39%8.74%-2.63%-5.76%-7.43%-3.91%4.23%10.82%15.22%
20220.25%2.60%15.66%-16.17%4.41%-12.31%6.47%-3.63%-11.38%22.97%7.68%-5.25%4.17%
202111.57%3.35%-2.82%5.36%0.97%-9.87%4.27%-0.62%-1.76%5.91%3.85%6.29%27.88%

Benchmark Metrics

GATX Corporation has an annualized alpha of 5.99%, beta of 0.96, and R² of 0.31 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 06, 1987.

  • This stock captured 111.98% of S&P 500 Index gains and 100.57% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.31 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
5.99%
Beta
0.96
0.31
Upside Capture
111.98%
Downside Capture
100.57%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

GATX ranks 55 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


GATX Risk / Return Rank: 5555
Overall Rank
GATX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5858
Sharpe Ratio Rank
GATX Sortino Ratio Rank: 5252
Sortino Ratio Rank
GATX Omega Ratio Rank: 5050
Omega Ratio Rank
GATX Calmar Ratio Rank: 5656
Calmar Ratio Rank
GATX Martin Ratio Rank: 5757
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for GATX Corporation (GATX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


GATXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.49

0.90

-0.41

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.88

1.39

-0.51

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.11

1.21

-0.10

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.66

1.40

-0.74

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.67

6.61

-4.94

Explore GATX risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

GATX Corporation provided a 1.46% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.49 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 21 consecutive years.


1.50%2.00%2.50%3.00%3.50%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.00$2.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$2.49$2.44$2.32$2.20$2.08$2.00$1.92$1.84$1.76$1.68$1.60$1.52

Dividend yield

1.46%1.44%1.50%1.83%1.96%1.92%2.31%2.22%2.49%2.70%2.60%3.57%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for GATX Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.66$0.66
2025$0.00$0.61$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.61$0.00$0.00$0.61$0.00$0.00$0.61$2.44
2024$0.00$0.58$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.58$0.00$0.00$0.58$0.00$0.00$0.58$2.32
2023$0.00$0.00$0.55$0.00$0.00$0.55$0.00$0.00$0.55$0.00$0.00$0.55$2.20
2022$0.00$0.52$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.52$0.00$0.00$0.52$0.00$0.00$0.52$2.08
2021$0.00$0.50$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.50$0.00$0.00$0.50$0.00$0.00$0.50$2.00

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

GATX Corporation has a dividend yield of 1.46%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.

Payout Ratio

GATX Corporation has a payout ratio of 26.61%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that GATX Corporation strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the GATX Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the GATX Corporation was 72.08%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 888 trading sessions.

The current GATX Corporation drawdown is 13.68%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-72.08%Jun 6, 2008190Mar 9, 2009888Sep 13, 20121078
-69.66%Jan 2, 2001548Mar 12, 2003612Aug 15, 20051160
-49.17%Jul 7, 1989325Oct 17, 199091Feb 27, 1991416
-46.78%Mar 26, 2014458Jan 19, 2016234Dec 20, 2016692
-43.3%Aug 22, 199172Dec 3, 1991319Mar 9, 1993391

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of GATX Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how GATX Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Rental & Leasing Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for GATX, comparing it with other companies in the Rental & Leasing Services industry. Currently, GATX has a P/E ratio of 18.4. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for GATX compared to other companies in the Rental & Leasing Services industry. GATX currently has a PEG ratio of 0.8. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for GATX relative to other companies in the Rental & Leasing Services industry. Currently, GATX has a P/S ratio of 3.5. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for GATX in comparison with other companies in the Rental & Leasing Services industry. Currently, GATX has a P/B value of 2.2. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items