The historical rank and industry rank for FreightCar America's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FAR'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -79.21 Med: -9.82 Max: 3.01
Current: -3.8
FRA:FAR's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 87.66% of 997
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.77
vs FRA:FAR: -3.80
FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
FreightCar America Pretax Margin % Related Terms
FreightCar America Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FreightCar America's Pretax 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: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, FreightCar America's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FreightCar America's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FreightCar America's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of 70.49% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #874 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 87.7%.
Is FreightCar America's Pretax Margin % too high?
FreightCar America's current Pretax Margin % is 70.49%. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. FreightCar America's value of 70.49% is 941.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #874 out of 997 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 Pretax Margin % compare to SWVL and RVSN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #874 out of 997 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places FreightCar America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. FreightCar America's value of 70.49% is 941.2% 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 Pretax Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.77, based on 997 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. FreightCar America's current Pretax Margin % of 70.49% is 941.2% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FreightCar America's current Pretax Margin % is 70.49%. 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 Pretax Margin % of 70.49%. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.97, compared to a current price of €8.05 — trading 62% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 70.49% and 941.2% above the Transportation industry median of 6.77. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (FRA:FAR), the current Pretax Margin % is 70.49% 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 62% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.97.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FAR:
Pretax Margin %: 70.49%
GF Value™: €4.97 vs. price of €8.05 (62% above fair value)
Industry Position: 941.2% above the Transportation median (#874 of 997)
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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