FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €6.34 (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:FAR FreightCar America Inc FRA:FAR
68 GF Score
Price €8.15
GF Value €5.41
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What is FreightCar America Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

FreightCar America FRA:FAR -1.21% 68 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €6.34 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:FAR with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.41. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

FreightCar America's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-2.960. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €6.34 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, FreightCar America's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -26.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -18.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -13.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -6.60% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of FreightCar America was 6.60% per year. The lowest was -18.40% per year. And the median was -2.80% per year.

As of today (2026-07-03), FreightCar America's current stock price is €8.15. FreightCar America's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.34. FreightCar America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 1.29.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of FreightCar America was 1.68. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.34.


FreightCar America  (FRA:FAR) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

FreightCar America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=8.15/6.34
=1.29

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of FreightCar America was 1.68. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.34.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


FreightCar America Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


FreightCar America Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FreightCar America's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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.

FreightCar America Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

FreightCar America Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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FreightCar America Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:FAR vs SWVL, RVSN, PNYG: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, FreightCar America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FreightCar America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where FreightCar America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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FreightCar America Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, FreightCar America's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=-2.96/330.2130*330.2130
=-2.960

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

FreightCar America Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 18.593 241.018 25.474
201609 18.485 241.428 25.283
201612 19.673 241.432 26.907
201703 19.322 243.801 26.170
201706 18.281 244.955 24.644
201709 16.431 246.819 21.983
201712 15.798 246.524 21.161
201803 14.734 249.554 19.496
201806 15.432 251.989 20.222
201809 15.080 252.439 19.726
201812 13.658 251.233 17.952
201903 12.679 254.202 16.470
201906 11.507 256.143 14.835
201909 9.231 256.759 11.872
201912 8.315 256.974 10.685
202003 6.916 258.115 8.848
202006 5.851 257.797 7.495
202009 3.060 260.280 3.882
202012 1.614 260.474 2.046
202103 -0.415 264.877 -0.517
202106 -0.504 271.696 -0.613
202109 -0.536 274.310 -0.645
202112 -0.092 278.802 -0.109
202203 -1.430 287.504 -1.642
202206 -0.575 296.311 -0.641
202209 -1.122 296.808 -1.248
202212 -1.567 296.797 -1.743
202303 -1.716 301.836 -1.877
202306 -2.524 305.109 -2.732
202309 -2.317 307.789 -2.486
202312 -2.367 306.746 -2.548
202403 -2.856 312.332 -3.020
202406 -2.403 314.175 -2.526
202409 -7.458 315.301 -7.811
202412 -7.569 315.605 -7.919
202503 -4.732 319.799 -4.886
202506 -3.783 322.561 -3.873
202509 -4.059 324.800 -4.127
202512 -4.805 324.054 -4.896
202603 -2.960 330.213 -2.960

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €6.34 mean?
FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €6.34 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors.
Is FreightCar America's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
FreightCar America's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €6.34. 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to SWVL and RVSN?
FreightCar America's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €6.34 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Transportation company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. FreightCar America's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €6.34. 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €6.34. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.41, compared to a current price of €8.15 — trading 50.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €6.34. 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (FRA:FAR), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €6.34 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 €8.15 is trading 50.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.41.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FAR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €6.34
  • GF Value™: €5.41 vs. price of €8.15 (50.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 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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