FreightCar America (MEX:RAIL) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: MXN-31.78 (As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:RAIL FreightCar America Inc MEX:RAIL
73 GF Score
Price MXN190.44
GF Value MXN150.73
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What is FreightCar America Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

FreightCar America MEX:RAIL 73 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN-31.78 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:RAIL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN150.73. The stock has 4 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 FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

FreightCar America's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-2.267. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is MXN-31.78 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 15.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -5.40% 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 FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of FreightCar America was 15.70% per year. The lowest was -35.80% per year. And the median was -22.15% per year.

As of today (2026-08-02), FreightCar America's current stock price is MXN190.44. FreightCar America's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-31.78. FreightCar America's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is .


FreightCar America  (MEX:RAIL) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF 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 Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


FreightCar America Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


FreightCar America Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FreightCar America's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

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FreightCar America Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

FreightCar America Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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FreightCar America Quarterly Data
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MEX:RAIL vs FSTR, SWVL, RVSN: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, FreightCar America's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Price-to-FCF vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FreightCar America's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where FreightCar America's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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FreightCar America Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

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

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow 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 FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=-2.267/330.2130*330.2130
=-2.267

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

FreightCar America Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 -17.442 241.018 -23.897
201609 -57.937 241.428 -79.243
201612 90.888 241.432 124.310
201703 24.037 243.801 32.557
201706 36.234 244.955 48.845
201709 -14.740 246.819 -19.720
201712 14.490 246.524 19.409
201803 -20.184 249.554 -26.708
201806 -58.424 251.989 -76.560
201809 -35.373 252.439 -46.271
201812 3.873 251.233 5.091
201903 1.489 254.202 1.934
201906 -28.201 256.143 -36.356
201909 -18.622 256.759 -23.949
201912 6.551 256.974 8.418
202003 -18.386 258.115 -23.522
202006 -33.669 257.797 -43.127
202009 -34.586 260.280 -43.879
202012 -25.878 260.474 -32.807
202103 -23.319 264.877 -29.071
202106 -22.438 271.696 -27.271
202109 -12.460 274.310 -14.999
202112 1.149 278.802 1.361
202203 5.733 287.504 6.585
202206 -9.763 296.311 -10.880
202209 -9.199 296.808 -10.234
202212 15.520 296.797 17.267
202303 -6.562 301.836 -7.179
202306 -12.724 305.109 -13.771
202309 -2.860 307.789 -3.068
202312 15.904 306.746 17.121
202403 -14.749 312.332 -15.593
202406 31.724 314.175 33.343
202409 3.586 315.301 3.756
202412 3.059 315.605 3.201
202503 7.661 319.799 7.910
202506 4.465 322.561 4.571
202509 1.292 324.800 1.314
202512 4.653 324.054 4.741
202603 -2.267 330.213 -2.267

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of MXN-31.78 mean?
FreightCar America (MEX:RAIL) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of MXN-31.78 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors.
Is FreightCar America's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
FreightCar America's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN-31.78. Overall, FreightCar America has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FreightCar America's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to FSTR and SWVL?
FreightCar America's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of MXN-31.78 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 FCF per Share for a Transportation company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. FreightCar America's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN-31.78. 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 (MEX:RAIL) has a current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of MXN-31.78. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN150.73, compared to a current price of MXN190.44 — trading 26.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN-31.78. FreightCar America's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (MEX:RAIL), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN-31.78 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 (MEX:RAIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FreightCar America stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN190.44 is trading 26.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN150.73.

Key valuation signals for MEX:RAIL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: MXN-31.78
  • GF Value™: MXN150.73 vs. price of MXN190.44 (26.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:RAIL 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.
73GF Score

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