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FreightCar America's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for FreightCar America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, FreightCar America's highest Yield on Cost was 3.23. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 2.11.
FRA:FAR's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 4.135 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
FreightCar America 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:FAR vs SWVL, RVSN, PNYG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, FreightCar America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FreightCar America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FreightCar America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
FreightCar America 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 19, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. Over the past decade, FreightCar America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.49 to 3.23. According to the industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #999999 out of 660 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is FreightCar America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
FreightCar America's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 3.23. Based on the distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #999999 out of 660 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FreightCar America has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FreightCar America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SWVL and RVSN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FreightCar America ranks #999999 out of 660 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places FreightCar America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.14. Historically, FreightCar America's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.49 to 3.23 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Transportation company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Transportation companies is 4.14, based on 660 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FreightCar America's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. 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 €5.28, compared to a current price of €6.40 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. FreightCar America's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (FRA:FAR), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 19, 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 €6.40 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.28.
GuruFocus considers FreightCar America to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FAR:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: €5.28 vs. price of €6.40 (21.2% 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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