RAIL (FreightCar America) Momentum Rank: 5 (As of Sep. 20, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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RAIL FreightCar America Inc RAIL
74 GF Score
Price $7.35
GF Value $7.39
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is FreightCar America Momentum Rank?

FreightCar America RAIL -0.68% 74 Momentum Rank is 5 as of Sep. 20, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates RAIL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

FreightCar America has the Momentum Rank of 5.

Momentum Rank measures the strength and persistence of a stock's price movement over time, rated on a scale of 1 to 10.

For Momentum Rank, we considered the residual momentum concept that was widely studied by Blitz and his colleagues as well as by Nobel Prize laureates Fama and French. However, we did not find any significant differences in the performances of stocks with different ranks of residual momentum. Therefore, we use traditional momentum instead.

Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio and other momentum indicators. The standardized momentum ratio is the average of the performances from 12 months ago to 1 month ago and 6 months ago to 1 month ago, divided by the beta of the stock over the past 12 months. To calculate the momentum ratio today, we would use the average of the two performance numbers.

For momentum, we found that stock price performance does not have a monotonic correlation with the momentum ratio. The stocks with the highest momentum ratios perform worse than those at about the 70th percentile. Therefore, for the momentum rank, we ranked the stocks at about the 70th percentile of the momentum ratio as the highest at 10.

A higher score reflects strong price momentum and indicates greater potential for superior performance. Conversely, a lower score indicates that momentum is either too high or too low, and stocks tend to underperform.

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FreightCar America Momentum Rank Related Terms

RAIL vs MGTE, FSTR, SWVL: Momentum Rank Comparison

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

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Momentum Rank →
What does a Momentum Rank of 5 mean?
FreightCar America (RAIL) has a Momentum Rank of 5 as of Sep. 20, 2026. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, FreightCar America's Momentum Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is FreightCar America's Momentum Rank too high?
FreightCar America's current Momentum Rank of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. 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 Momentum Rank compare to MGTE and FSTR?
FreightCar America's Momentum Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, FreightCar America's own Momentum Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 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 Momentum Rank for a Transportation company?
A good Momentum Rank depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Momentum 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 Momentum Rank mean?
A high Momentum Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. FreightCar America's current Momentum Rank is 5, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 (RAIL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.39, compared to a current price of $7.35 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Momentum Rank is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. 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 Momentum Rank calculated?
Momentum Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (RAIL), the current Momentum Rank is 5 as of Sep. 20, 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 $7.35 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.39. GuruFocus considers FreightCar America to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for RAIL:

  • Momentum Rank: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $7.39 vs. price of $7.35 (0.5% 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.
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