FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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FreightCar America FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FreightCar America's FCF Yield % 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 Yield % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, FreightCar America's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FreightCar America's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FreightCar America's FCF Yield % 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 Yield % of 7.41 as of Jun. 28, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #389 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is FreightCar America's FCF Yield % too high?
FreightCar America's current FCF Yield % is 7.41. The Transportation industry median FCF Yield % is 4.45. FreightCar America's value of 7.41 is 66.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #389 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above 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 Yield % compare to SWVL and RVSN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #389 out of 1004 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts FreightCar America in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.45. FreightCar America's value of 7.41 is 66.5% 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 FCF Yield % for a Transportation company?
The median FCF Yield % among Transportation companies is 4.45, based on 1,004 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. FreightCar America's current FCF Yield % of 7.41 is 66.5% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FreightCar America's current FCF Yield % is 7.41. 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 Yield % of 7.41. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.97, compared to a current price of €8.05 — trading 62% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 7.41 and 66.5% above the Transportation industry median of 4.45. 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 Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (FRA:FAR), the current FCF Yield % is 7.41 as of Jun. 28, 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 62% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.97.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FAR:
FCF Yield %: 7.41
GF Value™: €4.97 vs. price of €8.05 (62% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.5% above the Transportation median (#389 of 1004)
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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