FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) Tax Rate %: 8.12% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:FAR FreightCar America Inc FRA:FAR
73 GF Score
Price €6.65
GF Value €5.36
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is FreightCar America Tax Rate %?

FreightCar America FRA:FAR +5.56% 73 Tax Rate % is 8.12% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:FAR with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. FreightCar America's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.2 Mil. FreightCar America's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €39.2 Mil. Therefore, FreightCar America's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.12%.

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FreightCar America Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FreightCar America's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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FreightCar America Tax Rate % Chart

FreightCar America Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.53 -6.33 -6.79 -8.34 450.47

FreightCar America Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FreightCar America Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

FreightCar America's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-41.826/-9.285
=450.47 %

FreightCar America's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=3.182/39.209
=8.12 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 8.12% mean?
FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) has a Tax Rate % of 8.12% as of Mar. 2026.
Is FreightCar America's Tax Rate % too high?
FreightCar America's current Tax Rate % is 8.12%. Overall, FreightCar America has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FreightCar America's Tax Rate % compare to SWVL and RVSN?
FreightCar America's Tax Rate % of 8.12% 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 Tax Rate % for a Transportation company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FreightCar America's current Tax Rate % is 8.12%. 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 €5.36, compared to a current price of €6.65 — trading 24.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 8.12%. 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 Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (FRA:FAR), the current Tax Rate % is 8.12% 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 24.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.36. GuruFocus considers FreightCar America to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FAR:

  • Tax Rate %: 8.12%
  • GF Value™: €5.36 vs. price of €6.65 (24.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

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 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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