FreightCar AmericaFRA:FAR 68 3-Year RORE % is -124.86 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:FAR with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 932 Transportation companies, FreightCar America ranks worse than 93.03% on this metric.
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
FreightCar America's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -124.86%.
The industry rank for FreightCar America's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FAR's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 93.03% of 932
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.4
vs FRA:FAR: -124.86
FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
FreightCar America 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
FreightCar America 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FreightCar America's 3-Year RORE % 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: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, FreightCar America's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FreightCar America's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FreightCar America's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) has a 3-Year RORE % of -124.86 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #867 out of 932 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 93%.
Is FreightCar America's 3-Year RORE % too high?
FreightCar America's current 3-Year RORE % is -124.86. Based on the distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #867 out of 932 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FreightCar America has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FreightCar America's 3-Year RORE % compare to SWVL and RVSN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #867 out of 932 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places FreightCar America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.40. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Transportation company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Transportation companies is 4.40, based on 932 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 4.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FreightCar America's current 3-Year RORE % is -124.86. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.28, compared to a current price of €6.90 — trading 30.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -124.86. FreightCar America's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (FRA:FAR), the current 3-Year RORE % is -124.86 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 €6.90 is trading 30.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.28.
GuruFocus considers FreightCar America to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FAR:
3-Year RORE %: -124.86
GF Value™: €5.28 vs. price of €6.90 (30.7% 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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