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FreightCar AmericaFRA:FAR -1.67%74 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €-0.46 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:FAR with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 795 Transportation companies, FreightCar America ranks worse than 125786.04% on this metric.
FreightCar America's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.82.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.36.
During the past 13 years, FreightCar America's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 54.40% per year. The lowest was -80.50% per year. And the median was 8.70% per year.
FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Be Aware
Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
FreightCar America Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
FreightCar America Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FreightCar America's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
FRA:FAR vs FSTR, SWVL, RVSN: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, FreightCar America's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FreightCar America's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FreightCar America's PE Ratio falls into.
FreightCar America Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
FreightCar America's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-0.46
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €-0.46 mean?
FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €-0.46 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #999999 out of 795 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is FreightCar America's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
FreightCar America's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €-0.46. Based on the distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #999999 out of 795 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FreightCar America has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FreightCar America's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to FSTR and SWVL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #999999 out of 795 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places FreightCar America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Transportation company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Transportation companies is 3.70, based on 795 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FreightCar America's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €-0.46. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.56, compared to a current price of €5.90 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €-0.46. FreightCar America's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (FRA:FAR), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €-0.46 as of Jun. 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.90 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.56.
GuruFocus considers FreightCar America to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FAR:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): €-0.46
GF Value™: €6.56 vs. price of €5.90 (10.1% below fair value)
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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