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FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:RAIL - Nasdaq - US3570231007 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

7.99  +0.48 (+6.39%)

After market: 7.99 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, RAIL scores 4 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 is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

RAIL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year RAIL had a positive cash flow from operations.
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

With a Return On Assets value of -5.51%, RAIL is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 18.91%, RAIL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector 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
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

With a Operating Margin value of 6.89%, RAIL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.53% of the companies in the same industry.
RAIL's Gross Margin of 14.16% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RAIL is outperformed by 82.03% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RAIL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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
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

RAIL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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
Compared to 1 year ago, RAIL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

An Altman-Z score of 2.03 indicates that RAIL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
RAIL's Altman-Z score of 2.03 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RAIL is outperformed by 65.63% of its industry peers.
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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.98, RAIL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.34% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 1.98
Altman-Z 2.03
ROIC/WACC2.12
WACC8.93%
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

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 70.31% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that RAIL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
RAIL has a worse Quick ratio (0.87) than 67.97% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.6
Quick Ratio 0.87
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 329.41%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, RAIL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.89% in the last year.
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)329.41%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%150%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.89%
Revenue growth 3Y40.18%
Revenue growth 5Y19.45%
Sales Q2Q%-40.21%

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 21.12% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, RAIL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.71% on average per year.
EPS Next Y68.58%
EPS Next 2Y45.29%
EPS Next 3Y23.82%
EPS Next 5Y21.12%
Revenue Next Year-1.51%
Revenue Next 2Y2.67%
Revenue Next 3Y3.65%
Revenue Next 5Y4.71%

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 decreasing.
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.49, the valuation of RAIL can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RAIL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.06% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.20. RAIL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.51 indicates a reasonable valuation of RAIL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RAIL is valued cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
RAIL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.13.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.49
Fwd PE 10.51
RAIL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRAIL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

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 91.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RAIL is valued cheaper than 98.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1.93
EV/EBITDA 6.13
RAIL Per share dataRAIL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The 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)0.3
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.29%
EPS Next 3Y23.82%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RAIL does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC

NASDAQ:RAIL (5/29/2025, 8:07:56 PM)

After market: 7.99 0 (0%)

7.99

+0.48 (+6.39%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)05-05 2025-05-05/amc
Earnings (Next)08-11 2025-08-11/amc
Inst Owners42.39%
Inst Owner Change5.04%
Ins Owners17.3%
Ins Owner Change3.36%
Market Cap152.13M
Analysts82.86
Price Target14.54 (81.98%)
Short Float %2.95%
Short Ratio1.38
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)0%
PT rev (3m)-4.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.68%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-22.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-18.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.87%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.24%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.49
Fwd PE 10.51
P/S 0.31
P/FCF 1.93
P/OCF 1.83
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.13
EPS(TTM)0.39
EY4.88%
EPS(NY)0.76
Fwd EY9.51%
FCF(TTM)4.13
FCFY51.71%
OCF(TTM)4.36
OCFY54.59%
SpS25.98
BVpS-5.12
TBVpS-5.12
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.03
F-Score6
WACC8.93%
ROIC/WACC2.12
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)329.41%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%150%
EPS Next Y68.58%
EPS Next 2Y45.29%
EPS Next 3Y23.82%
EPS Next 5Y21.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.89%
Revenue growth 3Y40.18%
Revenue growth 5Y19.45%
Sales Q2Q%-40.21%
Revenue Next Year-1.51%
Revenue Next 2Y2.67%
Revenue Next 3Y3.65%
Revenue Next 5Y4.71%
EBIT growth 1Y99.71%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year38.48%
EBIT Next 3Y18.16%
EBIT Next 5Y15.4%
FCF growth 1Y724.33%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y2285.5%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A