FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:RAIL - Nasdaq - US3570231007 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
RAIL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 127 industry peers in the Machinery industry. RAIL has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on RAIL.
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 -5.51%, RAIL is doing worse than 74.80% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of RAIL (18.91%) is better than 94.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -5.51% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 18.91% |
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
RAIL has a Operating Margin of 6.89%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RAIL outperforms 45.67% of its industry peers.
The Gross Margin of RAIL (14.16%) is worse than 82.68% of its industry peers.
RAIL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 14.16% |
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 well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RAIL is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for RAIL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, RAIL has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for RAIL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.07 indicates that RAIL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.07, RAIL is doing worse than 62.99% of the companies in the same industry.
RAIL has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.98. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.98 years to pay back of all of its debts.
RAIL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.98) than 76.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.07 |
ROIC/WACC2.1
WACC9%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.60 indicates that RAIL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
RAIL has a worse Current ratio (1.60) than 71.65% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that RAIL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.87, RAIL is doing worse than 70.08% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
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.
RAIL shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 56.22%.
RAIL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 19.45% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)421.43%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%120%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)56.22%
Revenue growth 3Y40.18%
Revenue growth 5Y19.45%
Sales Q2Q%-19.53%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 24.60% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
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 Y37.42%
EPS Next 2Y42.5%
EPS Next 3Y23.82%
EPS Next 5Y24.6%
Revenue Next Year-1.61%
Revenue Next 2Y2.04%
Revenue Next 3Y3.65%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.07, the valuation of RAIL can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RAIL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RAIL is cheaper than 66.93% 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 26.87.
RAIL is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.74.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RAIL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
RAIL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 35.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
RAIL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RAIL is cheaper than 92.13% 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 99.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.64 |
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 23.82% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.51
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y42.5%
EPS Next 3Y23.82%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RAIL does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
8.58
-0.44 (-4.88%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners45.34%
Inst Owner Change3.8%
Ins Owners15.31%
Ins Owner Change0.66%
Market Cap163.36M
Analysts85
Price Target11.9 (38.69%)
Short Float %1.86%
Short Ratio1.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend1.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)44.41%
DP-201.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)159.4%
Min EPS beat(2)-38.73%
Max EPS beat(2)357.52%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)78.72%
Min EPS beat(4)-38.73%
Max EPS beat(4)357.52%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-56.15%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-51.09%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-59.98%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-10.35%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)-9.51%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-19.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.71%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-9.83%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-10.91%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-7.03%
PT rev (1m)-1.41%
PT rev (3m)-18.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-60.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.74 | ||
| P/S | 0.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.97 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.64 |
EPS(TTM)0.45
EY5.24%
EPS(NY)0.73
Fwd EY8.52%
FCF(TTM)4.13
FCFY48.15%
OCF(TTM)4.36
OCFY50.84%
SpS25.98
BVpS-5.12
TBVpS-5.12
PEG (NY)0.51
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -5.51% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 23.94% | ||
| ROIC | 18.91% | ||
| ROICexc | 30.49% | ||
| ROICexgc | 30.49% | ||
| OM | 6.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 14.16% | ||
| FCFM | 15.9% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.97
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.98 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.79 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 74.76% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.89% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.08 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 207.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.07 |
F-Score6
WACC9%
ROIC/WACC2.1
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 Y37.42%
EPS Next 2Y42.5%
EPS Next 3Y23.82%
EPS Next 5Y24.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)56.22%
Revenue growth 3Y40.18%
Revenue growth 5Y19.45%
Sales Q2Q%-19.53%
Revenue Next Year-1.61%
Revenue Next 2Y2.04%
Revenue Next 3Y3.65%
Revenue Next 5Y7.77%
EBIT growth 1Y99.71%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year38.51%
EBIT Next 3Y18.16%
EBIT Next 5Y17.32%
FCF growth 1Y724.33%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y2285.5%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A