Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, regional freight railroad operator Genesee & Wyoming (GWR +0.00%) has earned a respected four-star ranking.
With that in mind, let's take a closer look at Genesee & Wyoming and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.
Genesee & Wyoming facts
|
Headquarters (founded) |
Greenwich, Conn. (1899) |
|
Market Cap |
$2.9 billion |
|
Industry |
Railroads |
|
Trailing-12-Month Revenue |
$858.0 million |
|
Management |
CEO John Hellmann (since 2007) CFO Timothy Gallagher (since 2005) |
|
Return on Equity (average, past 3 years) |
9.8% |
|
Cash/Debt |
$516.0 million / $643.1 million |
|
Competitors |
OmniTRAX Union Pacific (UNP 0.09%) |
Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.
On CAPS, 97% of the 862 members who have rated Genesee & Wyoming believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.
Earlier this week, one of those bulls, spindlelady, helped bring the opportunity to our community's attention:
Has grown from a single shortline railroad, to multiple shortlines and rail related services that streamline freight services for larger railroads. They handle work the larger railroads don't want to do. This railroad started just miles from my home and I have enjoyed watching it grow.
If you want market-thumping returns, you need to put together the best portfolio you can. Owning exceptional stocks is a surefire way to secure your financial future. Of course, despite a strong four-star rating, Genesee & Wyoming may not be your top choice.
We've found another growth play we are incredibly excited about -- excited enough to dub it "The Only Stock You Need to Profit from the NEW Technology Revolution." We have compiled a special free report for investors to uncover this stock today. The report is 100% free, but it won't be here forever, so click here to access it now.
Want to see how well (or not so well) the stocks in this series are performing? Follow the TrackPoisedTo CAPS account.
