EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, FreightCar America's Enterprise Value is €245.3 Mil.
FreightCar America's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.4 Mil. Therefore, FreightCar America's EV-to-FCF for today is 19.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for FreightCar America's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FAR'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.53 Med: -1.68 Max: 52.92
Current: 19.3
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of FreightCar America was 52.92. The lowest was -18.53. And the median was -1.68.
FRA:FAR's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 63.2% of 674
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 14.29
vs FRA:FAR: 19.30
EV-to-FCF 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 (FRA:FAR) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF 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 €8.35.
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 €0.650.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
FreightCar America EV-to-FCF Related Terms
FreightCar America EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FreightCar America's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Railroads subindustry, FreightCar America's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FreightCar America's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FreightCar America's EV-to-FCF falls into.
FreightCar America's current Enterprise Value is €245.3 Mil.
FreightCar America's Free Cash Flow 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 €12.4 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 (FRA:FAR) has a EV-to-FCF of 19.77 as of Jul. 01, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #426 out of 674 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 63.2%.
Is FreightCar America's EV-to-FCF too high?
FreightCar America's current EV-to-FCF is 19.77. The Transportation industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.29. FreightCar America's value of 19.77 is 38.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #426 out of 674 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, FreightCar America has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FreightCar America's EV-to-FCF compare to SWVL and RVSN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #426 out of 674 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places FreightCar America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.29. FreightCar America's value of 19.77 is 38.3% 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-FCF for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Transportation companies is 14.29, based on 674 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. FreightCar America's current EV-to-FCF of 19.77 is 38.3% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FreightCar America's current EV-to-FCF is 19.77. 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 EV-to-FCF of 19.77. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.40, compared to a current price of €8.35 — trading 54.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 19.77 and 38.3% above the Transportation industry median of 14.29. FreightCar America's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (FRA:FAR), the current EV-to-FCF is 19.77 as of Jul. 01, 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 €8.35 is trading 54.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.40.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FAR:
EV-to-FCF: 19.77
GF Value™: €5.40 vs. price of €8.35 (54.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.3% above the Transportation median (#426 of 674)
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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