FreightCar America (MEX:RAIL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.34 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 127% Above Median

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MEX:RAIL FreightCar America Inc MEX:RAIL
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Price MXN190.44
GF Value MXN150.73
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What is FreightCar America Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

FreightCar America MEX:RAIL 73 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.34 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 127% above its 10-year median of 0.15. 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. Among 763 Transportation companies, FreightCar America ranks better than 78.9% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), FreightCar America's current share price is MXN190.44. FreightCar America's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN554.12. FreightCar America's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.34.

The historical rank and industry rank for FreightCar America's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:RAIL' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 0.15   Max: 0.57
Current: 0.34

During the past years, FreightCar America's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.57. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.15.

MEX:RAIL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
78.9% of 763 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.9 vs MEX:RAIL: 0.34

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

FreightCar America's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN32.644. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is MXN554.12 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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FreightCar America  (MEX:RAIL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


FreightCar America Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


FreightCar America Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FreightCar America's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio Chart

FreightCar America Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.10 0.09 0.08 0.29 0.46

FreightCar America Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.18 0.31 0.37 0.46 0.34

MEX:RAIL vs FSTR, SWVL, RVSN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

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

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

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


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FreightCar America Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

FreightCar America's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=190.44/554.12
=0.34

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=32.644/330.2130*330.2130
=32.644

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

FreightCar America Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 190.285 241.018 260.705
201609 178.840 241.428 244.608
201612 227.753 241.432 311.504
201703 214.126 243.801 290.020
201706 174.627 244.955 235.407
201709 106.321 246.819 142.244
201712 126.576 246.524 169.546
201803 122.495 249.554 162.087
201806 106.468 251.989 139.518
201809 119.836 252.439 156.756
201812 139.919 251.233 183.905
201903 111.177 254.202 144.421
201906 114.552 256.143 147.678
201909 64.935 256.759 83.512
201912 68.570 256.974 88.113
202003 9.854 258.115 12.606
202006 32.484 257.797 41.609
202009 44.801 260.280 56.838
202012 72.909 260.474 92.430
202103 33.080 264.877 41.240
202106 36.883 271.696 44.827
202109 54.220 274.310 65.270
202112 68.736 278.802 81.411
202203 79.953 287.504 91.830
202206 46.629 296.311 51.964
202209 67.063 296.808 74.611
202212 96.938 296.797 107.852
202303 55.001 301.836 60.172
202306 54.026 305.109 58.471
202309 36.492 307.789 39.151
202312 73.413 306.746 79.029
202403 90.364 312.332 95.537
202406 83.669 314.175 87.940
202409 71.124 315.301 74.488
202412 91.606 315.605 95.846
202503 59.183 319.799 61.110
202506 66.878 322.561 68.465
202509 92.337 324.800 93.876
202512 66.619 324.054 67.885
202603 32.644 330.213 32.644

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.34 mean?
FreightCar America (MEX:RAIL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.34 as of Aug. 02, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. This is 127% above median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, FreightCar America's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.57. According to the industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #161 out of 763 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is FreightCar America's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
FreightCar America's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.34 is 127% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.57. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. FreightCar America's value of 0.34 is 62.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #161 out of 763 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 PS Ratio compare to FSTR and SWVL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #161 out of 763 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places FreightCar America in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. FreightCar America's value of 0.34 is 62.2% below this benchmark. Historically, FreightCar America's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.90, FreightCar America has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.90, based on 763 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. FreightCar America's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.34 is 62.2% below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FreightCar America's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.34, which is 127% above median its own 10-year median of 0.15. 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 PS Ratio of 0.34. 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 PS Ratio is 0.34, which is 127% above median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 62.2% below the Transportation industry median of 0.90. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (MEX:RAIL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.34 as of Aug. 02, 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 PS Ratio: 0.34 (127% above median its 10-year median of 0.15)
  • GF Value™: MXN150.73 vs. price of MXN190.44 (26.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.2% below the Transportation median (#161 of 763)

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.
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