ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. FreightCar America's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.34%.
As of today (2026-06-26), FreightCar America's WACC % is 7.81%. FreightCar America's ROC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
FreightCar America earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) ROC % Explanation
ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.
There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.
Why is ROC % important?
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, FreightCar America's WACC % is 7.81%. FreightCar America's ROC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
FreightCar America earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Be Aware
Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of 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.
FreightCar America ROC % Related Terms
FreightCar America ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FreightCar America's ROC % 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.
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The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.
The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.
* 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 ROC % of -1.34% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors.
Is FreightCar America's ROC % too high?
FreightCar America's current ROC % is -1.34%. 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 ROC % compare to SWVL and RVSN?
FreightCar America's ROC % of -1.34% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.69. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for a Transportation company?
The median ROC % among Transportation companies is 4.69, based on 994 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % 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 ROC % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROC % is 4.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FreightCar America's current ROC % is -1.34%. 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 ROC % of -1.34%. 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 ROC % is -1.34%. 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 ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (FRA:FAR), the current ROC % is -1.34% 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:
ROC %: -1.34%
GF Value™: €5.29 vs. price of €8.05 (52.2% above fair value)
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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