FreightCar AmericaFRA:FAR -1.21%72 Days Inventory is 125.78 as of Mar. 2026, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 70.62. GuruFocus rates FRA:FAR with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.73. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 797 Transportation companies, FreightCar America ranks worse than 88.08% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for FreightCar America's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FAR'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 61.25 Med: 70.62 Max: 109.24
Current: 80.2
During the past 13 years, FreightCar America's highest Days Inventory was 109.24. The lowest was 61.25. And the median was 70.62.
FRA:FAR's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 88.08% of 797
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.4
vs FRA:FAR: 80.20
FreightCar America's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (87.37) to Mar. 2026 (125.78).
It might indicate that FreightCar America's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
FreightCar America's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.73.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
FreightCar America's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.15.
FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
FreightCar America's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
FreightCar America's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
FreightCar America Days Inventory Related Terms
FreightCar America Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FreightCar America's Days Inventory 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: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, FreightCar America's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FreightCar America's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FreightCar America's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 Days Inventory of 125.78 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. This is 78% above median its historical median of 70.62. Over the past decade, FreightCar America's Days Inventory has ranged from 61.25 to 109.24. According to the industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #702 out of 797 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 88.1%.
Is FreightCar America's Days Inventory too high?
FreightCar America's current Days Inventory of 125.78 is 78% above median its 10-year median of 70.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 61.25 to a high of 109.24. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.40. FreightCar America's value of 125.78 is 914.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #702 out of 797 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FreightCar America has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FreightCar America's Days Inventory compare to SWVL and RVSN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #702 out of 797 companies for Days Inventory. This places FreightCar America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.40. FreightCar America's value of 125.78 is 914.4% above this benchmark. Historically, FreightCar America's own Days Inventory has ranged from 61.25 to 109.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.62 vs. the industry median of 12.40, FreightCar America has consistently been above 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 Days Inventory for a Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.40, based on 797 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. FreightCar America's current Days Inventory of 125.78 is 914.4% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FreightCar America's current Days Inventory is 125.78, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 70.62. 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 Days Inventory of 125.78. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.73, compared to a current price of €8.15 — trading 42.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 125.78, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 70.62 and 914.4% above the Transportation industry median of 12.40. FreightCar America's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (FRA:FAR), the current Days Inventory is 125.78 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 (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 42.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.73.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FAR:
Days Inventory: 125.78 (78% above median its 10-year median of 70.62)
GF Value™: €5.73 vs. price of €8.15 (42.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 914.4% above the Transportation median (#702 of 797)
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.
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