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The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. FreightCar America's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €55.6 Mil. FreightCar America's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €10.8 Mil.
Hence, FreightCar America's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.13.
FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
FreightCar America Receivables Turnover Related Terms
FreightCar America Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FreightCar America's Receivables Turnover 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: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, FreightCar America's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FreightCar America's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FreightCar America's Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover of 5.13 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #112 out of 998 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is FreightCar America's Receivables Turnover too high?
FreightCar America's current Receivables Turnover is 5.13. The Transportation industry median Receivables Turnover is 7.73. FreightCar America's value of 5.13 is 33.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #112 out of 998 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FreightCar America has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FreightCar America's Receivables Turnover compare to SWVL and RVSN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #112 out of 998 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places FreightCar America in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 7.73. FreightCar America's value of 5.13 is 33.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Transportation company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Transportation companies is 7.73, based on 998 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. FreightCar America's current Receivables Turnover of 5.13 is 33.6% below 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 7.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FreightCar America's current Receivables Turnover is 5.13. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.28, compared to a current price of €6.65 — trading 25.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 5.13 and 33.6% below the Transportation industry median of 7.73. FreightCar America's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (FRA:FAR), the current Receivables Turnover is 5.13 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 €6.65 is trading 25.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.28.
GuruFocus considers FreightCar America to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FAR:
Receivables Turnover: 5.13
GF Value™: €5.28 vs. price of €6.65 (25.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.6% below the Transportation median (#112 of 998)
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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