FreightCar America's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.77.
FreightCar America's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 125.78.
FreightCar America's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 92.56.
Therefore, FreightCar America's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 50.99.
FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
Be Aware
CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
FreightCar America Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
FreightCar America Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for FreightCar America's Cash Conversion Cycle can be seen below:
* 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.
FRA:FAR vs SWVL, RVSN, PNYG: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, FreightCar America's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle 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 Cash Conversion Cycle vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FreightCar America's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FreightCar America's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
FreightCar America Cash Conversion Cycle Calculation
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
FreightCar America's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 50.99 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors.
Is FreightCar America's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
FreightCar America's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 50.99. The Transportation industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 20.26. FreightCar America's value of 50.99 is 151.7% above this industry median. Overall, FreightCar America has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FreightCar America's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to SWVL and RVSN?
FreightCar America's Cash Conversion Cycle of 50.99 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 20.26. FreightCar America's value of 50.99 is 151.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Transportation company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Transportation companies is 20.26, based on 1,000 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. FreightCar America's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 50.99 is 151.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 20.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FreightCar America's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 50.99. 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?
FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) has a current Cash Conversion Cycle of 50.99. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.40, compared to a current price of €8.35 — trading 54.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 50.99 and 151.7% above the Transportation industry median of 20.26. FreightCar America's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (FRA:FAR), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 50.99 as of Mar. 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 €8.35 is trading 54.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.40.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FAR:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 50.99
GF Value™: €5.40 vs. price of €8.35 (54.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 151.7% above the Transportation median
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 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
Get the complete analysis for FRA:FAR
Cash Conversion Cycle is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
FRA:FAR has been successfully added to your 
