FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) Buyback Yield %: 0.00 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


FRA:FAR FreightCar America Inc FRA:FAR
68 GF Score
Price €7.15
GF Value €5.28
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is FreightCar America Buyback Yield %?

FreightCar America FRA:FAR -12.80% 68 Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:FAR with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Transportation companies, FreightCar America ranks worse than 358422.58% on this metric.

Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.

FreightCar America's current buyback yield was 0.00%.


FreightCar America Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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FreightCar America Buyback Yield % Chart

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FRA:FAR vs SWVL, RVSN, PNYG: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, FreightCar America's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


FreightCar America Buyback Yield % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FreightCar America's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where FreightCar America's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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FreightCar America Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

FreightCar America's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 0) / 183.2832
=0.00%

FreightCar America's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 0) / 126.8421
=0.00%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 mean?
FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #999999 out of 279 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is FreightCar America's Buyback Yield % too high?
FreightCar America's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #999999 out of 279 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FreightCar America has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FreightCar America's Buyback Yield % compare to SWVL and RVSN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #999999 out of 279 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places FreightCar America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Transportation company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Transportation companies is 0.08, based on 279 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FreightCar America's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FreightCar America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.28, compared to a current price of €7.15 — trading 35.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. FreightCar America's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (FRA:FAR), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FreightCar America stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.15 is trading 35.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.28. GuruFocus considers FreightCar America to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FAR:

  • Buyback Yield %: 0.00
  • GF Value™: €5.28 vs. price of €7.15 (35.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


FreightCar America Business Description

Other Exchanges RAIL:USA
Address 125 South Wacker Drive, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
FreightCar America Inc is a diversified manufacturer and supplier of railcars and railcar components. It designs and manufactures a variety of railcar types for transportation of bulk commodities and containerized freight products in North America. The company also provides railcar rebody and repair services, railcar conversion services, and supplies railcar parts. The company has two segments: Manufacturing and Aftermarket. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Manufacturing segment, which includes new railcar manufacturing, used railcar sales, and various conversions and rebodies. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from the United States.
68GF Score

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