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EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. FreightCar America's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-479 Mil. FreightCar America's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN1,968 Mil. Therefore, FreightCar America's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -24.36%.
FreightCar America (MEX:RAIL) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
FreightCar America EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
FreightCar America EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FreightCar America's EBITDA Margin % 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.
MEX:RAIL vs MGTE, FSTR, SWVL: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, FreightCar America's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FreightCar America's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FreightCar America's EBITDA Margin % 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 (MEX:RAIL) has a EBITDA Margin % of -24.36% as of Jun. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #842 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 83.2%.
Is FreightCar America's EBITDA Margin % too high?
FreightCar America's current EBITDA Margin % is -24.36%. Based on the distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #842 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FreightCar America has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FreightCar America's EBITDA Margin % compare to MGTE and FSTR?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #842 out of 1012 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places FreightCar America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.76. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Transportation companies is 13.76, based on 1,012 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FreightCar America's current EBITDA Margin % is -24.36%. 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 EBITDA Margin % of -24.36%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN207.24, compared to a current price of MXN190.44 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -24.36%. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (MEX:RAIL), the current EBITDA Margin % is -24.36% 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 (MEX:RAIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FreightCar America stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN190.44 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN207.24.
Key valuation signals for MEX:RAIL:
EBITDA Margin %: -24.36%
GF Value™: MXN207.24 vs. price of MXN190.44 (8.1% below fair value)
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 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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