FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:RAIL - US3570231007 - Common Stock
8.84 USD
-0.27 (-2.96%)
Taking everything into account, RAIL scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RAIL was compared to 128 industry peers in the Machinery industry. RAIL has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. RAIL scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year RAIL was profitable.
In the past year RAIL had a positive cash flow from operations.
RAIL had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In multiple years RAIL reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -3.14%, RAIL is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of RAIL (12.70%) is better than 78.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.14% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 12.7% |
ROA(3y)-20.78%
ROA(5y)-25.83%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Operating Margin of RAIL (6.84%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Gross Margin value of 14.90%, RAIL is not doing good in the industry: 80.47% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
RAIL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 14.9% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y28.39%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
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.
RAIL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for RAIL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for RAIL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.59, we must say that RAIL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.59, RAIL is doing worse than 74.22% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RAIL is 4.89, which is a neutral value as it means it would take RAIL, 4.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
RAIL's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.89 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RAIL outperforms 51.56% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC9.09%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.57 indicates that RAIL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
RAIL has a Current ratio of 1.57. This is in the lower half of the industry: RAIL underperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
RAIL has a Quick Ratio of 1.57. This is a bad value and indicates that RAIL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
RAIL has a Quick ratio of 0.75. This is in the lower half of the industry: RAIL underperforms 78.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
RAIL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 421.43%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, RAIL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.26% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, RAIL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 19.45% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)421.43%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%120%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.26%
Revenue growth 3Y40.18%
Revenue growth 5Y19.45%
Sales Q2Q%-19.53%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, RAIL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 24.60% on average per year.
RAIL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.77% yearly.
EPS Next Y58.67%
EPS Next 2Y38.8%
EPS Next 3Y25.64%
EPS Next 5Y24.6%
Revenue Next Year-1.6%
Revenue Next 2Y2.4%
Revenue Next 3Y3.74%
Revenue Next 5Y7.77%
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
RAIL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.64.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RAIL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.53% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.41, RAIL is valued a bit cheaper.
RAIL is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.75.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RAIL is valued cheaper than 86.72% of the companies in the same industry.
RAIL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of RAIL indicates a rather cheap valuation: RAIL is cheaper than 93.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
RAIL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RAIL is cheaper than 98.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.94 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
RAIL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
RAIL's earnings are expected to grow with 25.64% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y38.8%
EPS Next 3Y25.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for RAIL!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:RAIL (9/19/2025, 11:38:55 AM)
8.84
-0.27 (-2.96%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners45.34%
Inst Owner Change-5.85%
Ins Owners15.31%
Ins Owner Change0.78%
Market Cap169.11M
Analysts85
Price Target13.6 (53.85%)
Short Float %1.49%
Short Ratio0.99
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend1.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)44.41%
DP-270.62%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)28.68%
Min EPS beat(2)-38.73%
Max EPS beat(2)96.08%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)103.23%
Min EPS beat(4)-38.73%
Max EPS beat(4)357.52%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-58.68%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-41.43%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-51.56%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.14%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.22%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-9.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-19.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.22%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-8.56%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-8.84%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-6.03%
PT rev (1m)14.29%
PT rev (3m)12.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-31.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)15.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-15.62%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-17.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.75 | ||
| P/S | 0.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.92 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.94 |
EPS(TTM)0.45
EY5.09%
EPS(NY)0.69
Fwd EY7.85%
FCF(TTM)1.6
FCFY18.15%
OCF(TTM)1.8
OCFY20.33%
SpS24.35
BVpS-4.36
TBVpS-4.36
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.14% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 16.07% | ||
| ROIC | 12.7% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.38% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.38% | ||
| OM | 6.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 14.9% | ||
| FCFM | 6.59% |
ROA(3y)-20.78%
ROA(5y)-25.83%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 3Y28.39%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score3
Asset Turnover1.42
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.89 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.86 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 61.48% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.79% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.76 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.77% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.59 |
F-Score3
WACC9.09%
ROIC/WACC1.4
Cap/Depr(3y)184.51%
Cap/Depr(5y)142.71%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.35%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)421.43%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%120%
EPS Next Y58.67%
EPS Next 2Y38.8%
EPS Next 3Y25.64%
EPS Next 5Y24.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.26%
Revenue growth 3Y40.18%
Revenue growth 5Y19.45%
Sales Q2Q%-19.53%
Revenue Next Year-1.6%
Revenue Next 2Y2.4%
Revenue Next 3Y3.74%
Revenue Next 5Y7.77%
EBIT growth 1Y60.26%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year38.51%
EBIT Next 3Y18.16%
EBIT Next 5Y17.32%
FCF growth 1Y241.44%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y393.85%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A