RAIL

FreightCar America

Fundamental data last updated:March 2, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Industrials

industry

Railroads

Exchange

Nasdaq

County of HQ

United States

Next Earnings Date

8

Business Summary

FreightCar America manufactures railcars for the North American freight rail industry. The company designs and produces a range of railcars used for transporting commodities and materials across rail networks.

 


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VALUATION

P/E

5.5

Market Cap ($M USD)

$264

Forward P/E

17.7

PEG

8

PRICE TO SALES

0.9

PRICE TO BOOK

-

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5-Year Average P/E

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DIVIDEND

Yield

-

Annual Payout

-

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

0

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

-

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$2.61

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$0.78

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

16.80%

Return on Equity (ROE)

-89.20%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

7.40%

Debt-to-Equity

-

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Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

FreightCar America is a small-cap Industrials company with a $264M market cap trading at a P/E of 5.5 and a forward P/E of 17.7. While it is currently profitable with EPS of $2.61 and an operating margin of 7.40%, earnings are expected to decline to $0.78 next year despite projected sales growth of 16.80%. The company has a negative return on equity of -89.20%, no dividend, and moderate institutional ownership at 43.00%.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

As a railcar manufacturer in the Railroads industry, the company has limited direct exposure to artificial intelligence trends. Its technology reliance is primarily tied to manufacturing efficiency and industrial production rather than advanced AI-driven platforms.

The Bull Case

The stock trades at a low trailing P/E of 5.5 and a modest price-to-sales ratio of 0.9, suggesting potential value if earnings stabilize. Analysts maintain a favorable consensus rating of 1.67 with a mean target price of $15.33, and sales are expected to grow 16.80% next year.

The Bear Case

Earnings are projected to decline significantly from $2.61 to $0.78 next year, and the forward PEG of 8 suggests limited growth relative to valuation. The company also reports a deeply negative return on equity of -89.20% and offers no dividend support, which may concern long-term investors.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

2.60%

Analyst Consensus

1.67

Average Analyst Price Target

$15.33

Institutional Ownership %

43.00%

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