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FreightCar AmericaFRA:FAR -7.46%72 PB Ratio is 6.47 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 880% above its 10-year median of 0.66. GuruFocus rates FRA:FAR with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 965 Transportation companies, FreightCar America ranks worse than 103626.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for FreightCar America's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, FreightCar America's highest PB Ratio was 2.80. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.66.
FRA:FAR's PB Ratio is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 1.27 * Ranked among companies with meaningful PB Ratio only.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -50.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of FreightCar America was 32.80% per year. The lowest was -324.00% per year. And the median was -0.10% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
FreightCar America PB Ratio Related Terms
FreightCar America PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FreightCar America's PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FreightCar America's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FreightCar America's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) has a PB Ratio of 6.47 as of Aug. 05, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. This is 880% above median its historical median of 0.66. Over the past decade, FreightCar America's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 2.80. According to the industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #999999 out of 965 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is FreightCar America's PB Ratio too high?
FreightCar America's current PB Ratio of 6.47 is 880% above median its 10-year median of 0.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 2.80. The Transportation industry median PB Ratio is 1.27. FreightCar America's value of 6.47 is 409.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #999999 out of 965 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FreightCar America has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FreightCar America's PB Ratio compare to FSTR and SWVL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #999999 out of 965 companies for PB Ratio. This places FreightCar America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.27. FreightCar America's value of 6.47 is 409.4% above this benchmark. Historically, FreightCar America's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 2.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.66 vs. the industry median of 1.27, FreightCar America has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PB Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.27, based on 965 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. FreightCar America's current PB Ratio of 6.47 is 409.4% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FreightCar America's current PB Ratio is 6.47, which is 880% above median its own 10-year median of 0.66. 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 (FRA:FAR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.28, compared to a current price of €6.20 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 6.47, which is 880% above median its 10-year median of 0.66 and 409.4% above the Transportation industry median of 1.27. FreightCar America's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (FRA:FAR), the current PB Ratio is 6.47 as of Aug. 05, 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 €6.20 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.28.
GuruFocus considers FreightCar America to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FAR:
PB Ratio: 6.47 (880% above median its 10-year median of 0.66)
GF Value™: €5.28 vs. price of €6.20 (17.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 409.4% above the Transportation median (#999999 of 965)
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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