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FreightCar America's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $6.2 Mil. FreightCar America's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $58.0 Mil.
FreightCar America (NAS:RAIL) Gross Profit Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
FreightCar America had a gross margin of 5.45% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
FreightCar America Gross Profit Related Terms
FreightCar America Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FreightCar America's Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FreightCar America's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FreightCar America's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $58.0 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
FreightCar America (RAIL) has a Gross Profit of $58.0 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors.
Is FreightCar America's Gross Profit too high?
FreightCar America's current Gross Profit is $58.0 Mil. Overall, FreightCar America has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FreightCar America's Gross Profit compare to FSTR and SWVL?
FreightCar America's Gross Profit of $58.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Transportation company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. FreightCar America's current Gross Profit is $58.0 Mil. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FreightCar America (RAIL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.61, compared to a current price of $7.19 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $58.0 Mil. FreightCar America's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (RAIL), the current Gross Profit is $58.0 Mil as of Jun. 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 (RAIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FreightCar America stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.19 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.61.
GuruFocus considers FreightCar America to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for RAIL:
Gross Profit: $58.0 Mil
GF Value™: $7.61 vs. price of $7.19 (5.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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