ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. FreightCar America's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €144.1 Mil.
FreightCar America's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €248.4 Mil. Therefore, FreightCar America's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 58.01%.
The historical rank and industry rank for FreightCar America's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FAR'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -39.46 Med: -16.63 Max: 14.82
Current: 9.79
During the past 13 years, FreightCar America's highest ROA % was 14.82%. The lowest was -39.46%. And the median was -16.63%.
FRA:FAR's ROA % is ranked better than 86.4% of 1015
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.45
vs FRA:FAR: 9.79
FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
FreightCar America ROA % Related Terms
FreightCar America ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FreightCar America's ROA % 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.
For the Railroads subindustry, FreightCar America's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FreightCar America's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FreightCar America's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) has a ROA % of 58.01% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #138 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is FreightCar America's ROA % too high?
FreightCar America's current ROA % is 58.01%. The Transportation industry median ROA % is 3.45. FreightCar America's value of 58.01% is 1581.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #138 out of 1015 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 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FreightCar America's ROA % compare to SWVL and RVSN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #138 out of 1015 companies for ROA %. This places FreightCar America in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.45. FreightCar America's value of 58.01% is 1581.4% 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 ROA % for a Transportation company?
The median ROA % among Transportation companies is 3.45, based on 1,015 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. FreightCar America's current ROA % of 58.01% is 1581.4% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROA % is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FreightCar America's current ROA % is 58.01%. 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 ROA % of 58.01%. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.29, compared to a current price of €8.05 — trading 52.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 58.01% and 1581.4% above the Transportation industry median of 3.45. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (FRA:FAR), the current ROA % is 58.01% 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 52.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.29.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FAR:
ROA %: 58.01%
GF Value™: €5.29 vs. price of €8.05 (52.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1581.4% above the Transportation median (#138 of 1015)
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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