(RAIL) Freightcar America - Ratings and Ratios
Railcars, Railcar Components, Boxcars, Hopper Cars, Flat Cars
RAIL EPS (Earnings per Share)
RAIL Revenue
Description: RAIL Freightcar America
FreightCar America, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of railcars and railcar components, catering to the transportation needs of bulk commodities and containerized freight products in the United States and Mexico. The company operates through two segments: Manufacturing and Parts, offering a diverse range of railcars, including boxcars, hopper cars, flat cars, and gondola cars, among others.
To evaluate the companys performance, we can look at key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, order backlog, and delivery lead times. A strong order backlog and increasing revenue growth could indicate a positive outlook for the company. Additionally, metrics such as railcar production volume, capacity utilization, and railcar pricing can provide insights into the companys operational efficiency and profitability.
FreightCar America, Inc.s customer base includes shippers, railroads, and financial institutions, which provides a diversified revenue stream. The companys ability to rebuild, convert, and lease railcars, as well as sell forged, cast, and fabricated parts, adds to its revenue streams and enhances its competitiveness in the market.
From a financial perspective, the companys market capitalization is approximately $170.92 million, with a forward P/E ratio of 17.92, indicating a relatively high valuation compared to its earnings. The return on equity (RoE) of 19.35% suggests that the company is generating strong profits from its shareholders equity. To further assess the companys financial health, we can examine metrics such as debt-to-equity ratio, interest coverage ratio, and cash flow generation.
Overall, FreightCar America, Inc.s strong product portfolio, diversified customer base, and robust financial performance make it an attractive player in the railcar manufacturing industry. A thorough analysis of the companys KPIs, financials, and industry trends can help investors make informed decisions about their investment in RAIL.
RAIL Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 165m |
| Sub-Industry | Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment |
| IPO / Inception | 2005-04-06 |
RAIL Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 15.0% |
| Fundamental | 55.1% |
| Dividend Rating | 11.1% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -32.9% |
| Analyst Rating | 5.0 of 5 |
RAIL Dividends
Currently no dividends paidRAIL Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -44.1% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -47% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 32.8% |
| CAGR 5y | 30.93% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.43 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 0.94 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.95 |
| Alpha | 0.09 |
| Beta | 0.922 |
| Volatility | 46.72% |
| Current Volume | 182.8k |
| Average Volume 20d | 128.7k |
| Stop Loss | 8.3 (-4.7%) |
| Signal | 0.35 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 2.0
| Net Income (-10.3m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 28.0m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.10 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -14.77pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 15.94% (prev 11.87%; Δ 4.07pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.11 (>3.0%) and CFO 35.7m > Net Income -10.3m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| NO Net Debt/EBITDA fails (EBITDA <= 0) |
| Current Ratio 1.57 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (33.4m) change vs 12m ago 3.47% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 14.90% (prev 10.25%; Δ 4.66pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 174.1% (prev 239.8%; Δ -65.77pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio -4.64 (EBITDA TTM -92.1m / Interest Expense TTM 11.3m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' -1.81
| (A) 0.23 = (Total Current Assets 204.0m - Total Current Liabilities 129.8m) / Total Assets 328.1m |
| (B) -0.48 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -158.5m / Total Assets 328.1m |
| (C) -0.20 = EBIT TTM -52.6m / Avg Total Assets 267.7m |
| (D) -0.38 = Book Value of Equity -155.0m / Total Liabilities 411.6m |
| Total Rating: -1.81 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 55.09
| 1. Piotroski 2.0pt = -3.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 15.05% = 5.0 |
| 3. FCF Margin 6.88% = 1.72 |
| 4. Debt/Equity data missing |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda -1.18 = -2.50 |
| 7. RoE data missing |
| 8. Rev. Trend 38.86% = 2.91 |
| 9. EPS Trend 19.22% = 0.96 |
What is the price of RAIL shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +4.81%, over one month by +5.58%, over three months by +2.23% and over the past year by -20.46%.
Is Freightcar America a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of RAIL is around 8.33 USD . This means that RAIL is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -4.36%.
Is RAIL a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 2
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 0
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the RAIL price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 14.3 | 64.5% |
| Analysts Target Price | 14.3 | 64.5% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 9.2 | 5.2% |
Last update: 2025-09-16 04:40
RAIL Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 61.4m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Forward = 16.3132
P/S = 0.3552
P/B = 3.1742
P/EG = -30.08
Beta = 1.953
Revenue TTM = 465.9m USD
EBIT TTM = -52.6m USD
EBITDA TTM = -92.1m USD
Long Term Debt = 105.0m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 3.71m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 108.7m USD (Calculated: Short Term 3.71m + Long Term 105.0m)
Net Debt = 90.9m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 212.8m USD (165.5m + Debt 108.7m - CCE 61.4m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -4.64 (Ebit TTM -52.6m / Interest Expense TTM 11.3m)
FCF Yield = 15.05% (FCF TTM 32.0m / Enterprise Value 212.8m)
FCF Margin = 6.88% (FCF TTM 32.0m / Revenue TTM 465.9m)
Net Margin = -2.21% (Net Income TTM -10.3m / Revenue TTM 465.9m)
Gross Margin = 14.90% ((Revenue TTM 465.9m - Cost of Revenue TTM 396.4m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -1.37 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 212.8m / Book Value Of Equity -155.0m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 4.03% (Interest Expense 4.38m / Debt 108.7m)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default)
NOPAT = -52.6m (EBIT -52.6m, no tax applied on loss)
Current Ratio = 1.57 (Total Current Assets 204.0m / Total Current Liabilities 129.8m)
Debt / EBITDA = -1.18 (Net Debt 90.9m / EBITDA -92.1m)
Debt / FCF = 3.39 (Debt 108.7m / FCF TTM 32.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = -100.9m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = -3.14% (Net Income -10.3m, Total Assets 328.1m )
RoE = unknown (Net Income TTM -10.3m / Total Stockholder Equity -100.9m)
RoCE = -1282 % (set to none) (Ebit -52.6m / (Equity -100.9m + L.T.Debt 105.0m))
RoIC = unknown (NOPAT -52.6m, Invested Capital -40.7m, Ebit -52.6m)
WACC = 6.94% (E(165.5m)/V(274.2m) * Re(9.41%)) + (D(108.7m)/V(274.2m) * Rd(4.03%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 96.97 | Cagr: 2.40%
Discount Rate = 9.41% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 64.53% ; FCFE base≈39.6m ; Y1≈26.0m ; Y5≈11.9m
Fair Price DCF = 9.86 (DCF Value 188.6m / Shares Outstanding 19.1m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 19.22 | EPS CAGR: 3.35% | SUE: 0.03 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 38.86 | Revenue CAGR: 12.53% | SUE: N/A | # QB: None
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