The historical rank and industry rank for FreightCar America's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FAR'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -77.87 Med: -11.74 Max: 7.61
Current: 6.25
FRA:FAR's Net Margin % is ranked better than 55.85% of 1008
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.98
vs FRA:FAR: 6.25
FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
FreightCar America Net Margin % Related Terms
FreightCar America Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FreightCar America's Net 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: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, FreightCar America's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FreightCar America's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FreightCar America's Net 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 Net Margin % of 64.76% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #445 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 44.1%.
Is FreightCar America's Net Margin % too high?
FreightCar America's current Net Margin % is 64.76%. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. FreightCar America's value of 64.76% is 1200.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #445 out of 1008 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 Net Margin % compare to SWVL and RVSN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #445 out of 1008 companies for Net Margin %. This puts FreightCar America in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. FreightCar America's value of 64.76% is 1200.4% 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 Net Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Net Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.98, based on 1,008 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. FreightCar America's current Net Margin % of 64.76% is 1200.4% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FreightCar America's current Net Margin % is 64.76%. 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 Net Margin % of 64.76%. 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 Net Margin % is 64.76% and 1200.4% above the Transportation industry median of 4.98. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (FRA:FAR), the current Net Margin % is 64.76% 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:
Net Margin %: 64.76%
GF Value™: €5.29 vs. price of €8.05 (52.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1200.4% above the Transportation median (#445 of 1008)
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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