FreightCar America (STU:FAR) Stock Based Compensation: €2.4 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:FAR FreightCar America Inc STU:FAR
73 GF Score
Price €6.55
GF Value €5.49
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What is FreightCar America Stock Based Compensation?

FreightCar America STU:FAR -2.96% 73 Stock Based Compensation is €2.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:FAR with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.49. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

FreightCar America's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.9 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.4 Mil.

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FreightCar America Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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FreightCar America Stock Based Compensation Chart

FreightCar America Annual Data
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FreightCar America Quarterly Data
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FreightCar America Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2.4 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of €2.4 Mil mean?
FreightCar America (STU:FAR) has a Stock Based Compensation of €2.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for FreightCar America and its competitors.
Is FreightCar America's Stock Based Compensation too high?
FreightCar America's current Stock Based Compensation is €2.4 Mil. Overall, FreightCar America has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FreightCar America's Stock Based Compensation compare to SWVL and RVSN?
FreightCar America's Stock Based Compensation of €2.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Stock Based Compensation for a Transportation company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for FreightCar America and its competitors. FreightCar America's current Stock Based Compensation is €2.4 Mil. 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 (STU:FAR) has a current Stock Based Compensation of €2.4 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.49, compared to a current price of €6.55 — trading 19.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is €2.4 Mil. FreightCar America's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (STU:FAR), the current Stock Based Compensation is €2.4 Mil 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 (STU:FAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FreightCar America stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €6.55 is trading 19.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.49.

Key valuation signals for STU:FAR:

  • Stock Based Compensation: €2.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: €5.49 vs. price of €6.55 (19.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:FAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

FreightCar America Business Description

Other Exchanges RAIL:USA
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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