FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:RAIL • US3570231007

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This RAIL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. RAIL Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year RAIL was profitable.
  • RAIL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years RAIL reported 4 times negative net income.
  • RAIL had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
RAIL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRAIL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M 40M -40M -60M -80M

1.2 Ratios

  • RAIL has a Return On Assets of 12.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RAIL outperforms 90.84% of its industry peers.
  • RAIL has a Return On Invested Capital of 13.11%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RAIL outperforms 83.97% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RAIL is above the industry average of 10.06%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.57%
ROE N/A
ROIC 13.11%
ROA(3y)-10.07%
ROA(5y)-14.05%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)13.71%
ROIC(5y)N/A
RAIL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRAIL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500 1K 1.5K 2K

1.3 Margins

  • RAIL has a better Profit Margin (7.28%) than 63.36% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.77%, RAIL is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RAIL's Gross Margin of 14.61% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RAIL is outperformed by 84.73% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RAIL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.77%
PM (TTM) 7.28%
GM 14.61%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y27.36%
GM growth 5YN/A
RAIL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRAIL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -20 -40 -60

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2. RAIL Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RAIL is still creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for RAIL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • RAIL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for RAIL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
RAIL Yearly Shares OutstandingRAIL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M
RAIL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRAIL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.78, we must say that RAIL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • RAIL has a worse Altman-Z score (1.78) than 67.94% of its industry peers.
  • RAIL has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.42. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as RAIL would need 3.42 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • RAIL's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.42 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RAIL outperforms 62.60% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3.42
Altman-Z 1.78
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC11.6%
RAIL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRAIL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

  • RAIL has a Current Ratio of 1.87. This is a normal value and indicates that RAIL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of RAIL (1.87) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • RAIL has a Quick Ratio of 1.07. This is a normal value and indicates that RAIL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of RAIL (1.07) is worse than 66.41% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.87
Quick Ratio 1.07
RAIL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRAIL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. RAIL Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • RAIL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 55.56%, which is quite impressive.
  • Looking at the last year, RAIL shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -10.45% in the last year.
  • RAIL shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 35.82% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)55.56%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-23.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.45%
Revenue growth 3Y11.15%
Revenue growth 5Y35.82%
Sales Q2Q%-8.81%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.73% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, RAIL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.80% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.89%
EPS Next 2Y28.03%
EPS Next 3Y18.78%
EPS Next 5Y15.73%
Revenue Next Year0.6%
Revenue Next 2Y14.75%
Revenue Next 3Y13.79%
Revenue Next 5Y10.8%

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
RAIL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRAIL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 200M 400M 600M 800M
RAIL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRAIL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 0 2 -2

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4. RAIL Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.82, the valuation of RAIL can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RAIL is valued cheaper than 89.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RAIL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.49, which indicates a correct valuation of RAIL.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RAIL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.41. RAIL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.82
Fwd PE 13.49
RAIL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRAIL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RAIL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RAIL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.04
EV/EBITDA 5.01
RAIL Per share dataRAIL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • RAIL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as RAIL's earnings are expected to grow with 18.78% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.5
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.03%
EPS Next 3Y18.78%

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5. RAIL Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for RAIL!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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RAIL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC

NASDAQ:RAIL (5/1/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 8.3 0 (0%)

8.3

+0.06 (+0.73%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Industry Strength85.09
Industry Growth70.19
Earnings (Last)03-09
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners43.08%
Inst Owner Change0.77%
Ins Owners23.89%
Ins Owner Change-0.31%
Market Cap158.28M
Revenue(TTM)500.99M
Net Income(TTM)36.47M
Analysts85
Price Target15.47 (86.39%)
Short Float %1.44%
Short Ratio1.07
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)17.92%
Min EPS beat(2)-15.97%
Max EPS beat(2)51.8%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)23.3%
Min EPS beat(4)-38.73%
Max EPS beat(4)96.08%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)55.6%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-26.09%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-40.98%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-14.96%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.12%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.96%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.22%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.48%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-9.43%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-7.35%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-96.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-97.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)-22.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)-17.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-19.87%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-35.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-6.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-14.99%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.82
Fwd PE 13.49
P/S 0.32
P/FCF 5.04
P/OCF 4.55
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.01
EPS(TTM)0.56
EY6.75%
EPS(NY)0.62
Fwd EY7.41%
FCF(TTM)1.65
FCFY19.84%
OCF(TTM)1.82
OCFY21.97%
SpS26.27
BVpS-5.63
TBVpS-5.89
PEG (NY)1.5
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.57%
ROE N/A
ROCE 16.59%
ROIC 13.11%
ROICexc 19.12%
ROICexgc 19.81%
OM 6.77%
PM (TTM) 7.28%
GM 14.61%
FCFM 6.27%
ROA(3y)-10.07%
ROA(5y)-14.05%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)13.71%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)20.07%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)20.3%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)17.36%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y27.36%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.73
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3.42
Debt/EBITDA 2.43
Cap/Depr 54.37%
Cap/Sales 0.67%
Interest Coverage 2.45
Cash Conversion 86.66%
Profit Quality 86.1%
Current Ratio 1.87
Quick Ratio 1.07
Altman-Z 1.78
F-Score6
WACC11.6%
ROIC/WACC1.13
Cap/Depr(3y)139.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)132.28%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.71%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.68%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)55.56%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-23.81%
EPS Next Y9.89%
EPS Next 2Y28.03%
EPS Next 3Y18.78%
EPS Next 5Y15.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.45%
Revenue growth 3Y11.15%
Revenue growth 5Y35.82%
Sales Q2Q%-8.81%
Revenue Next Year0.6%
Revenue Next 2Y14.75%
Revenue Next 3Y13.79%
Revenue Next 5Y10.8%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.61%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year19.75%
EBIT Next 3Y18.83%
EBIT Next 5Y14.76%
FCF growth 1Y-21.33%
FCF growth 3Y103.98%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-22.6%
OCF growth 3Y44.61%
OCF growth 5YN/A

FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC / RAIL Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for RAIL stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to RAIL.


What is the valuation status of FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL) stock?

FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for RAIL stock?

The financial health rating of FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL) is 3 / 10.


Is the dividend of FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.