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3-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-13), FreightCar America's 3-1 Month Momentum % is 1.47%.
The industry rank for FreightCar America's 3-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FAR's 3-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 61.19% of 1046
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: -3.06
vs FRA:FAR: 1.47
FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) 3-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 3-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past three months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
FreightCar America 3-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
FRA:FAR vs FSTR, SWVL, RVSN: 3-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, FreightCar America's 3-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-1 Month Momentum % 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 3-1 Month Momentum % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FreightCar America's 3-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FreightCar America's 3-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) 3-1 Month Momentum % Calculation
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:
3-1 Month Momentum %
=
( Price 1-month ago
/
Price 3-month ago
- 1 )
*
100 %
* 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 3-1 Month Momentum % of 1.47% as of Aug. 13, 2026. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #406 out of 1046 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 38.8%.
Is FreightCar America's 3-1 Month Momentum % too high?
FreightCar America's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 1.47%. Based on the distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #406 out of 1046 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, FreightCar America has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FreightCar America's 3-1 Month Momentum % compare to FSTR and SWVL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #406 out of 1046 companies for 3-1 Month Momentum %. This puts FreightCar America in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-1 Month Momentum % for a Transportation company?
A good 3-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Transportation industry context. However, 3-1 Month Momentum % 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 3-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 3-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. FreightCar America's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 1.47%. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.53, compared to a current price of €6.40 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 1.47%. FreightCar America's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (FRA:FAR), the current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 1.47% as of Aug. 13, 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of €6.40 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.53.
GuruFocus considers FreightCar America to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FAR:
3-1 Month Momentum %: 1.47%
GF Value™: €6.53 vs. price of €6.40 (2% below fair value)
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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