Freightcar America Inc (RAIL)

FreightCar America Inc. is a U.S.-listed common stock on NASDAQ under the ticker RAIL. The company, through its subsidiaries, designs and manufactures railcars and railcar components for bulk commodities and containerized freight transportation in the United States and Mexico. Its operations are organized into two segments: Manufacturing and Parts. The product lineup includes several railcar types, such as boxcars, hopper cars, flat cars, gondola cars, coal cars, and specialty railcars, along with related components and fabricated parts. FreightCar America also sells used railcars and provides rebuilding, conversion, and leasing activities. Its customers include shippers, railroads, and financial institutions. Founded in 1901, the company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-RAIL
$8.16
3.9% Upside
Fair
$14.67
86.6% Upside
Bargain
Good
0.0%
August 10, 2026
8.9x
-3.9x
0.5x
244.5 M
349.9 M
37.3%
85.9%
2.0
50.0%
Valuation • Fair Value

Freightcar America Inc (NASDAQ-RAIL) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Freightcar America Inc (NASDAQ-RAIL) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$8.16

Estimated upside of 3.9% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$10.08

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$9.80

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$6.25

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$14.67

Analysts imply upside of 86.6%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Freightcar America Inc (NASDAQ-RAIL) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Freightcar America Inc (NASDAQ-RAIL)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

469 M

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

505 M

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

35.642 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

41.389 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Freightcar America Inc (NASDAQ-RAIL) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Freightcar America Inc (NASDAQ-RAIL)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

7

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

6.86

Higher caution zone on this screen.

Altman Z-Score

2.0

Intermediate risk zone.

FCF / Net Income

50.0%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Freightcar America Inc (NASDAQ-RAIL). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Freightcar America Inc (NASDAQ-RAIL)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 10, 2026

Days to Earnings

20

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

0.0%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Payout Ratio

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Freightcar America Inc (NASDAQ-RAIL), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Freightcar America Inc (NASDAQ-RAIL) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Freightcar America Inc (NASDAQ-RAIL) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Freightcar America Inc (NASDAQ-RAIL) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Buy

The 1-hour technical read for Freightcar America Inc (NASDAQ-RAIL) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for Freightcar America Inc (NASDAQ-RAIL) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for Freightcar America Inc (NASDAQ-RAIL) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Sell

The monthly technical read for Freightcar America Inc (NASDAQ-RAIL) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Freightcar America Inc (NASDAQ-RAIL)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Strong Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Freightcar America Inc (NASDAQ-RAIL) has a Strong Buy consensus, with 2 buy, 0 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 2
Hold 0
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Freightcar America Inc (NASDAQ-RAIL) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Freightcar America Inc (NASDAQ-RAIL) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$8.16
Estimated upside 3.9%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 3.9%
Analyst Target
$14.67
Implied upside 86.6%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Freightcar America Inc (NASDAQ-RAIL) is $8.16. This implies an estimated upside of 3.9% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 3.9% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Freightcar America Inc (NASDAQ-RAIL) is $14.67. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 86.6%.

The current financial health read for Freightcar America Inc (NASDAQ-RAIL) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Freightcar America Inc (NASDAQ-RAIL) is August 10, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.0%.

The current P/E ratio listed for Freightcar America Inc (NASDAQ-RAIL) is 8.9x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Freightcar America Inc is 244.5 M.

The current enterprise value listed for Freightcar America Inc is 349.9 M. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Freightcar America Inc is NASDAQ-RAIL, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Freightcar America Inc (NASDAQ-RAIL) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Freightcar America Inc is 37.3%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Freightcar America Inc is 85.9%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.