RAIL (FreightCar America) 6-Month Price Index: 0.58 (As of Sep. 09, 2026)

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RAIL FreightCar America Inc RAIL
74 GF Score
Price $7.34
GF Value $7.41
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is FreightCar America 6-Month Price Index?

FreightCar America RAIL +3.38% 74 6-Month Price Index is 0.58 as of Sep. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates RAIL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago. It’s calculated by current share price divided by share price 6-months ago. As of today (2026-09-09), FreightCar America's 6-Month Price Index is 0.58.

FreightCar America  (NAS:RAIL) 6-Month Price Index Explanation

Price Index (PI) also called momentum. Strategies involving Price Index are also known as momentum strategies as they allow investors to profit from a company’s stock price. 6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago.

The investment strategy for momentum investors is to buy winners and sell losers. That is, buy stocks that performed well and sell stocks that performed poorly in the past.

FreightCar America 6-Month Price Index Related Terms

RAIL vs MGTE, FSTR, SWVL: 6-Month Price Index Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, FreightCar America's 6-Month Price Index, along with its competitors' market caps and 6-Month Price Index 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.

RAIL
74GF Score
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FreightCar America  (NAS:RAIL) 6-Month Price Index Calculation

6-Month Price Index is calculated as following:

6-Month Price Index=Current Share Price / Share Price 6-Months Ago

* 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 6-Month Price Index →
What does a 6-Month Price Index of 0.58 mean?
FreightCar America (RAIL) has a 6-Month Price Index of 0.58 as of Sep. 09, 2026. 6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors.
Is FreightCar America's 6-Month Price Index too high?
FreightCar America's current 6-Month Price Index is 0.58. Overall, FreightCar America has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FreightCar America's 6-Month Price Index compare to MGTE and FSTR?
FreightCar America's 6-Month Price Index of 0.58 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 6-Month Price Index for a Transportation company?
A good 6-Month Price Index depends on the Transportation industry context. However, 6-Month Price Index 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 6-Month Price Index mean?
A high 6-Month Price Index can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. FreightCar America's current 6-Month Price Index is 0.58. 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 (RAIL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.41, compared to a current price of $7.34 — trading 0.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 6-Month Price Index is 0.58. FreightCar America's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 6-Month Price Index calculated?
6-Month Price Index is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (RAIL), the current 6-Month Price Index is 0.58 as of Sep. 09, 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 (RAIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FreightCar America stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.34 is trading 0.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.41. GuruFocus considers FreightCar America to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for RAIL:

  • 6-Month Price Index: 0.58
  • GF Value™: $7.41 vs. price of $7.34 (0.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the RAIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

FreightCar America Business Description

Other Exchanges FAR:Germany
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.
74GF Score

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