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EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, FreightCar America's Enterprise Value is MXN6,144 Mil.
FreightCar America's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN326 Mil. Therefore, FreightCar America's EV-to-OCF for today is 18.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for FreightCar America's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:RAIL'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -104.89 Med: -1 Max: 475.87
Current: 20.03
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of FreightCar America was 475.87. The lowest was -104.89. And the median was -1.00.
MEX:RAIL's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 84.54% of 1009
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 7.91
vs MEX:RAIL: 20.03
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
FreightCar America (MEX:RAIL) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
FreightCar America's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
FreightCar America's share price for today is MXN190.44.
FreightCar America's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN13.256.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
FreightCar America EV-to-OCF Related Terms
FreightCar America EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FreightCar America's EV-to-OCF 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 FSTR, SWVL, RVSN: EV-to-OCF Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, FreightCar America's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FreightCar America's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FreightCar America's EV-to-OCF falls into.
FreightCar America's current Enterprise Value is MXN6,144 Mil.
FreightCar America's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN326 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-OCF of 18.84 as of Aug. 02, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #853 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 84.5%.
Is FreightCar America's EV-to-OCF too high?
FreightCar America's current EV-to-OCF is 18.84. The Transportation industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.91. FreightCar America's value of 18.84 is 138.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #853 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 EV-to-OCF compare to FSTR and SWVL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #853 out of 1009 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places FreightCar America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.91. FreightCar America's value of 18.84 is 138.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Transportation companies is 7.91, based on 1,009 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. FreightCar America's current EV-to-OCF of 18.84 is 138.2% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FreightCar America's current EV-to-OCF is 18.84. 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 EV-to-OCF of 18.84. 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 EV-to-OCF is 18.84 and 138.2% above the Transportation industry median of 7.91. 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 EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (MEX:RAIL), the current EV-to-OCF is 18.84 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:
EV-to-OCF: 18.84
GF Value™: MXN150.73 vs. price of MXN190.44 (26.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 138.2% above the Transportation median (#853 of 1009)
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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