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RAIL (FreightCar America) EV-to-FCF : 6.03 (As of Mar. 17, 2025)


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What is FreightCar America EV-to-FCF?

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, FreightCar America's Enterprise Value is $240.7 Mil. FreightCar America's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 was $39.9 Mil. Therefore, FreightCar America's EV-to-FCF for today is 6.03.

The historical rank and industry rank for FreightCar America's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

RAIL' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.53   Med: -1.96   Max: 52.92
Current: 6.02

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 -1.96.

RAIL's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than
81.42% of 646 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 14.19 vs RAIL: 6.02

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.

As of today (2025-03-17), FreightCar America's stock price is $6.32. FreightCar America's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 was $-3.140. Therefore, FreightCar America's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


FreightCar America EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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.

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FreightCar America EV-to-FCF Chart

FreightCar America Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.00 -2.35 40.29 -10.44 7.11

FreightCar America Quarterly Data
Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -10.44 -5.37 1.49 3.36 7.11

Competitive Comparison of FreightCar America's EV-to-FCF

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's EV-to-FCF Distribution in the 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 EV-to-FCF Calculation

FreightCar America's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=240.724/39.914
=6.03

FreightCar America's current Enterprise Value is $240.7 Mil.
FreightCar America's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $39.9 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  (NAS:RAIL) 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:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=6.32/-3.140
=At Loss

FreightCar America's share price for today is $6.32.
FreightCar America's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-3.140.

* 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

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FreightCar America Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
125 South Wacker Drive, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
FreightCar America Inc is a manufacturer of railcars and components, serving diverse transportation needs primarily in North America. The company designs and produces a wide range of railcar types, including box cars, hoppers, covered hoppers, gondolas, and flat cars for both intermodal and non-intermodal freight. Its clientele includes shippers, railroads, and financial institutions. The company has two segments: Manufacturing and Parts. The Manufacturing segment encompasses new railcar manufacturing, used railcar sales, leasing, and major rebuilds, while the Parts segment, along with corporate activities, constitutes Corporate and Other. The company's revenue is predominantly derived from its Manufacturing segment, with all revenue generated within the United States.
Executives
James R Meyer director, officer: President and CEO TWO NORTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA, SUITE 1300, CHICAGO IL 60606
De Nigris Felan Jose director 125 S WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 1500, CHICAGO IL 60606
William D Gehl director C/O GEHL COMPANY, 143 WATER STREET, WEST BEND WI 53095
Malcolm F Moore director 143 WATER STREET, 143 WATER STREET, WEST BEND WI 53095
Benavides Alejandro Gil 10 percent owner BARRANQUILLA 404 COLONIA GRADALUPE, MONCLOVA N9 25750
Nicholas J Randall officer: Chief Operating Officer 125 S WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 1500, CHICAGO IL 60606
W Matthew Tonn officer: Chief Commercial Officer 2 N RIVERSIDE PLAZA, SUITE 1300, CHICAGO IL 60606
Fuentes Sierra Juan Carlos officer: Corporate Controller & CAO 125 S WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 1500, CHICAGO IL 60606
Celia Perez officer: GC and Corp Secretary 125 S WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 1500, CHICAGO IL 60606
Travis D Kelly director 125 S WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 1500, CHICAGO IL 60606
Michael Anthony Riordan officer: Corporate Controller and CAO 125 SOUTH WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 1500, CHICAGO IL 60606
Rodger L Boehm director 165 WESTVIEW ROAD, WINNETKA IL 60093
Pacific Investment Management Co Llc 10 percent owner 650 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660
Terence R Rogers officer: Vice Pres, CFO and Treasurer RYERSON INC, 2621 W. 15TH PLACE, CHICAGO IL 60608
Gil Benavides Jesus Salvador director 125 S. WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 1500, C/O FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC., CHICAGO IL 60606