The historical rank and industry rank for FreightCar America's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FAR'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -63.4 Med: -2.41 Max: 9.62
Current: 3.08
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of FreightCar America was 9.62%. The lowest was -63.40%. And the median was -2.41%.
FRA:FAR's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 55.17% of 1006
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.38
vs FRA:FAR: 3.08
FreightCar America FCF Margin % Related Terms
FreightCar America FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FreightCar America's FCF 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.
FRA:FAR vs SWVL, RVSN, PNYG: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, FreightCar America's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FreightCar America's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FreightCar America's FCF 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 (FRA:FAR) has a FCF Margin % of -6.94% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #555 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 55.2%.
Is FreightCar America's FCF Margin % too high?
FreightCar America's current FCF Margin % is -6.94%. Based on the distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #555 out of 1006 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 FCF Margin % compare to SWVL and RVSN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #555 out of 1006 companies for FCF Margin %. This places FreightCar America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median FCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.38, based on 1,006 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FreightCar America's current FCF Margin % is -6.94%. 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 FCF Margin % of -6.94%. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.29, compared to a current price of €8.05 — trading 52.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -6.94%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (FRA:FAR), the current FCF Margin % is -6.94% as of Mar. 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 €8.05 is trading 52.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.29.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FAR:
FCF Margin %: -6.94%
GF Value™: €5.29 vs. price of €8.05 (52.2% above 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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