FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) Growth Rank: 7 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — 75% Above Median

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FRA:FAR FreightCar America Inc FRA:FAR
73 GF Score
Price €6.00
GF Value €6.56
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is FreightCar America Growth Rank?

FreightCar America FRA:FAR +1.69% 73 Growth Rank is 7 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:FAR with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

FreightCar America has the Growth Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

FreightCar America Growth Rank Related Terms

FRA:FAR vs FSTR, SWVL, RVSN: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, FreightCar America's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FreightCar America's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where FreightCar America's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 7 mean?
FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) has a Growth Rank of 7 as of Aug. 25, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, FreightCar America's Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00.
Is FreightCar America's Growth Rank too high?
FreightCar America's current Growth Rank of 7 is 75% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 9.00. 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 Growth Rank compare to FSTR and SWVL?
FreightCar America's Growth Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, FreightCar America's own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for a Transportation company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. FreightCar America's current Growth Rank is 7, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 4.00. 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 €6.56, compared to a current price of €6.00 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 7, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. 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 Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (FRA:FAR), the current Growth Rank is 7 as of Aug. 25, 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 €6.00 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.56. GuruFocus considers FreightCar America to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FAR:

  • Growth Rank: 7 (75% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: €6.56 vs. price of €6.00 (8.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 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.
73GF Score

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