FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


FRA:FAR FreightCar America Inc FRA:FAR
68 GF Score
Price €8.15
GF Value €5.41
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What is FreightCar America Moat Score?

FreightCar America FRA:FAR -1.21% 68 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:FAR with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.41. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,056 Transportation companies, FreightCar America ranks better than 83.52% on this metric.

FreightCar America has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

FreightCar America has No Moat: FreightCar America Inc lacks significant market leadership and has limited brand strength. The company faces intense competition with no significant cost advantages or proprietary technology. Its market share is not sustainable, and there are no substantial regulatory barriers or network effects.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes FreightCar America might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

FreightCar America  (FRA:FAR) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

FreightCar America Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:FAR vs SWVL, RVSN, PNYG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, FreightCar America's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FreightCar America's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where FreightCar America's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #174 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is FreightCar America's Moat Score too high?
FreightCar America's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #174 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Moat Score compare to SWVL and RVSN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #174 out of 1056 companies for Moat Score. This places FreightCar America in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Transportation company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. FreightCar America's current Moat Score is 3. 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 Moat Score of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.41, compared to a current price of €8.15 — trading 50.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (FRA:FAR), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 03, 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 €8.15 is trading 50.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.41.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FAR:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €5.41 vs. price of €8.15 (50.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges RAIL:USA
Address 125 South Wacker Drive, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
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.
68GF Score

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