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FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:RAIL - US3570231007 - Common Stock

8.96 USD
+0.36 (+4.19%)
Last: 12/8/2025, 8:00:02 PM
8.79 USD
-0.17 (-1.9%)
After Hours: 12/8/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to RAIL. RAIL was compared to 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. RAIL has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. RAIL scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

RAIL had positive earnings in the past year.
RAIL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years RAIL always reported negative net income.
In multiple years RAIL reported negative operating cash flow during the last 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M -40M -60M -80M

1.2 Ratios

RAIL has a better Return On Assets (25.56%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
RAIL's Return On Invested Capital of 14.35% is amongst the best of the industry. RAIL outperforms 85.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 25.56%
ROE N/A
ROIC 14.35%
ROA(3y)-20.78%
ROA(5y)-25.83%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
RAIL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRAIL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500 1K 1.5K 2K

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of RAIL (16.97%) is better than 92.31% of its industry peers.
RAIL has a Operating Margin (7.36%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RAIL's Gross Margin of 15.09% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RAIL is outperformed by 81.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RAIL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.36%
PM (TTM) 16.97%
GM 15.09%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y28.39%
GM growth 5YN/A
RAIL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRAIL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60

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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.
The number of shares outstanding for RAIL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for RAIL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
RAIL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
RAIL Yearly Shares OutstandingRAIL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
RAIL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRAIL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.73, we must say that RAIL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
RAIL has a worse Altman-Z score (1.73) than 71.54% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RAIL is 5.51, which is a neutral value as it means it would take RAIL, 5.51 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
RAIL has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.51) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 5.51
Altman-Z 1.73
ROIC/WACC1.65
WACC8.72%
RAIL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRAIL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

RAIL has a Current Ratio of 1.66. This is a normal value and indicates that RAIL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.66, RAIL is doing worse than 67.69% of the companies in the same industry.
RAIL has a Quick Ratio of 1.66. This is a bad value and indicates that RAIL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.88, RAIL is not doing good in the industry: 69.23% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.66
Quick Ratio 0.88
RAIL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRAIL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

RAIL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 662.50%, which is quite impressive.
RAIL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.42%.
The Revenue has been growing by 19.45% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)662.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%200%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.42%
Revenue growth 3Y40.18%
Revenue growth 5Y19.45%
Sales Q2Q%41.73%

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 23.40% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, RAIL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.77% on average per year.
EPS Next Y50.17%
EPS Next 2Y35.71%
EPS Next 3Y28.28%
EPS Next 5Y23.4%
Revenue Next Year-4.07%
Revenue Next 2Y2.14%
Revenue Next 3Y4%
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.
RAIL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRAIL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 200M 400M 600M 800M
RAIL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRAIL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 2 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.69, which indicates a correct valuation of RAIL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RAIL indicates a rather cheap valuation: RAIL is cheaper than 86.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
RAIL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.34.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.51, RAIL is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RAIL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.56. RAIL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.69
Fwd PE 13.51
RAIL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRAIL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RAIL is valued cheaper than 96.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of RAIL indicates a rather cheap valuation: RAIL is cheaper than 96.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.28
EV/EBITDA 5.73
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 low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as RAIL's earnings are expected to grow with 28.28% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y35.71%
EPS Next 3Y28.28%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for RAIL!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC

NASDAQ:RAIL (12/8/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 8.79 -0.17 (-1.9%)

8.96

+0.36 (+4.19%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)11-10 2025-11-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-10 2026-03-10/amc
Inst Owners40.31%
Inst Owner Change-1.19%
Ins Owners15.28%
Ins Owner Change-0.36%
Market Cap170.96M
Revenue(TTM)513.12M
Net Income(TTM)87.08M
Analysts85
Price Target15.3 (70.76%)
Short Float %1.65%
Short Ratio1.57
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend1.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)44.41%
DP32%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)73.94%
Min EPS beat(2)51.8%
Max EPS beat(2)96.08%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)116.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-38.73%
Max EPS beat(4)357.52%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-15.69%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-38.45%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-38.87%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.22%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.22%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.61%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-7.63%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-5.81%
PT rev (1m)4.65%
PT rev (3m)12.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-27.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.36%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-8.88%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.51%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.51%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.69
Fwd PE 13.51
P/S 0.33
P/FCF 6.28
P/OCF 5.58
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.73
EPS(TTM)0.61
EY6.81%
EPS(NY)0.66
Fwd EY7.4%
FCF(TTM)1.43
FCFY15.93%
OCF(TTM)1.6
OCFY17.91%
SpS26.89
BVpS-4.76
TBVpS-4.76
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 25.56%
ROE N/A
ROCE 18.17%
ROIC 14.35%
ROICexc 20.56%
ROICexgc 20.56%
OM 7.36%
PM (TTM) 16.97%
GM 15.09%
FCFM 5.31%
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
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 3Y28.39%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.51
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 5.51
Debt/EBITDA 3.33
Cap/Depr 55.49%
Cap/Sales 0.66%
Interest Coverage 3.93
Cash Conversion 69.77%
Profit Quality 31.27%
Current Ratio 1.66
Quick Ratio 0.88
Altman-Z 1.73
F-Score5
WACC8.72%
ROIC/WACC1.65
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)662.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%200%
EPS Next Y50.17%
EPS Next 2Y35.71%
EPS Next 3Y28.28%
EPS Next 5Y23.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.42%
Revenue growth 3Y40.18%
Revenue growth 5Y19.45%
Sales Q2Q%41.73%
Revenue Next Year-4.07%
Revenue Next 2Y2.14%
Revenue Next 3Y4%
Revenue Next 5Y7.77%
EBIT growth 1Y40.7%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year39.55%
EBIT Next 3Y21.26%
EBIT Next 5Y17.1%
FCF growth 1Y285.22%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y2455.23%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC / RAIL FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for RAIL stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to RAIL.


What is the valuation status for RAIL stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of RAIL stock?

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


What is the financial health of FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL) stock?

The financial health rating of FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL) is 1 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL) stock?

The dividend rating of FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 32%.