FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:RAIL - Nasdaq - US3570231007 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, RAIL scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RAIL was compared to 129 industry peers in the Machinery industry. RAIL may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. RAIL is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of RAIL (-46.06%) is worse than 91.20% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 15.03%, RAIL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.60% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -46.06% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 15.03% |
ROA(3y)-16.38%
ROA(5y)-25.2%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
RAIL's Operating Margin of 4.90% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RAIL is outperformed by 62.40% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 10.60%, RAIL is doing worse than 91.20% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 10.6% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, RAIL has more shares outstanding
RAIL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, RAIL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.77, we must say that RAIL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
RAIL's Altman-Z score of 1.77 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RAIL is outperformed by 64.80% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RAIL is 0.72, which is an excellent value as it means it would take RAIL, only 0.72 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.72, RAIL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.80% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.77 |
ROIC/WACC1.51
WACC9.93%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.60 indicates that RAIL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of RAIL (1.60) is worse than 72.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that RAIL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
RAIL's Quick ratio of 0.79 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RAIL is outperformed by 80.80% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
RAIL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 135.94%, which is quite impressive.
The Revenue has grown by 52.10% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
RAIL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.50% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)135.94%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%264.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)52.1%
Revenue growth 3Y48.93%
Revenue growth 5Y2.5%
Sales Q2Q%82.98%
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 35.85% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, RAIL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.60% on average per year.
EPS Next Y159.93%
EPS Next 2Y96.51%
EPS Next 3Y60.76%
EPS Next 5Y35.85%
Revenue Next Year60.62%
Revenue Next 2Y29.89%
Revenue Next 3Y19.54%
Revenue Next 5Y14.6%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
RAIL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 38.07.
71.20% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than RAIL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RAIL to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.63), we can say RAIL is valued slightly more expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.76, the valuation of RAIL can be described as reasonable.
RAIL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RAIL is cheaper than 91.20% 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 22.68.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RAIL is valued cheaper than 96.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RAIL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.11 |
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 60.76% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y96.51%
EPS Next 3Y60.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RAIL does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:RAIL (2/21/2025, 8:00:01 PM)
8.755
-0.62 (-6.66%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners42.39%
Inst Owner Change-69.52%
Ins Owners17.3%
Ins Owner Change2.15%
Market Cap165.38M
Analysts82.86
Price Target15.17 (73.27%)
Short Float %2.35%
Short Ratio1.72
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)89.95%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(2)181.86%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-102.08%
Min EPS beat(4)-586.27%
Max EPS beat(4)181.86%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-93.02%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-75.4%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-62.06%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.86%
Min Revenue beat(2)-19.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)13.71%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-19.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.71%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-8.88%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-6.02%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-5.79%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)28.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)125%
EPS NY rev (1m)20.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.76 | ||
| P/S | 0.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.36 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.11 |
EPS(TTM)0.23
EY2.63%
EPS(NY)0.74
Fwd EY8.5%
FCF(TTM)3.32
FCFY37.95%
OCF(TTM)3.72
OCFY42.46%
SpS29.03
BVpS-3.83
TBVpS-3.83
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -46.06% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 19.03% | ||
| ROIC | 15.03% | ||
| ROICexc | 22.03% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.03% | ||
| OM | 4.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 10.6% | ||
| FCFM | 11.45% |
ROA(3y)-16.38%
ROA(5y)-25.2%
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 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover2.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 131.73% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.36% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.68 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 216.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.77 |
F-Score6
WACC9.93%
ROIC/WACC1.51
Cap/Depr(3y)173.31%
Cap/Depr(5y)134.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.66%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)135.94%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%264.29%
EPS Next Y159.93%
EPS Next 2Y96.51%
EPS Next 3Y60.76%
EPS Next 5Y35.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)52.1%
Revenue growth 3Y48.93%
Revenue growth 5Y2.5%
Sales Q2Q%82.98%
Revenue Next Year60.62%
Revenue Next 2Y29.89%
Revenue Next 3Y19.54%
Revenue Next 5Y14.6%
EBIT growth 1Y227.4%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year132.7%
EBIT Next 3Y45.57%
EBIT Next 5Y27.74%
FCF growth 1Y499.76%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y685.13%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A