FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) OCF Margin %: -6.71% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:FAR FreightCar America Inc FRA:FAR
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GF Value €5.29
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What is FreightCar America OCF Margin %?

FreightCar America FRA:FAR +1.26% 68 OCF Margin % is -6.71% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:FAR with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.29. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Transportation companies, FreightCar America ranks worse than 76.24% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. FreightCar America's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-3.7 Mil. FreightCar America's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €55.6 Mil. Therefore, FreightCar America's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.71%.

As of today, FreightCar America's current OCF Yield % is 9.63%.

The historical rank and industry rank for FreightCar America's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:FAR' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -54.32   Med: 0.69   Max: 9.85
Current: 3.76


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of FreightCar America was 9.85%. The lowest was -54.32%. And the median was 0.69%.

FRA:FAR's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
76.24% of 1006 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.945 vs FRA:FAR: 3.76


FreightCar America OCF Margin % Related Terms


FreightCar America OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FreightCar America's OCF 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.

FreightCar America OCF Margin % Chart

FreightCar America Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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FreightCar America Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:FAR vs SWVL, RVSN, PNYG: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, FreightCar America's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FreightCar America's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where FreightCar America's OCF Margin % falls into.


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FreightCar America OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

FreightCar America's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=29.699/427.846
=6.94 %

FreightCar America's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-3.735/55.626
=-6.71 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of -6.71% mean?
FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) has a OCF Margin % of -6.71% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #767 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 76.2%.
Is FreightCar America's OCF Margin % too high?
FreightCar America's current OCF Margin % is -6.71%. Based on the distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #767 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 OCF Margin % compare to SWVL and RVSN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #767 out of 1006 companies for OCF Margin %. This places FreightCar America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 12.95. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median OCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 12.95, based on 1,006 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median OCF Margin % is 12.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FreightCar America's current OCF Margin % is -6.71%. 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 OCF Margin % of -6.71%. 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 OCF Margin % is -6.71%. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (FRA:FAR), the current OCF Margin % is -6.71% 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:

  • OCF Margin %: -6.71%
  • GF Value™: €5.29 vs. price of €8.05 (52.2% 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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