FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) — Stock Score Summary

FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 43/100 based on Quality (41/100), Value (65/100), and Momentum (24/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. FreightCar America, Inc. manufactures railcars and could theoretically benefit from localized logistics infrastructure. However, it is a highly cyclical, low-margin manufacturer with volatile earnings that fails our quality and moat requirements.

FreightCar America, Inc. is a manufacturer of railroad freight cars, primarily focusing on aluminum and steel-bodied coal cars, as well as a variety of other freight car types for the North American market. The company also provides parts, maintenance, and fleet management services to its customers. As a niche player in heavy manufacturing, FreightCar America leverages its engineering expertise and domestic production capabilities to serve a specialized industrial client base.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$8.32
Market Cap$149M
P/E (TTM)10.53
P/E (Forward)7.90
Price/Book-2.22
Return on Invested Capital3.3%
Gross Margin14.8%
Operating Margin-0.9%
Revenue Growth-33.2%
Free Cash Flow$4M

FreightCar America, Inc. operates in the Railroads industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FreightCar America, Inc.’s (RAIL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) is 43/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (41), Value (65), and Momentum (24) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does FreightCar America, Inc. have an economic moat?
FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) has a Quality factor score of 41/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is FreightCar America, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 43/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is FreightCar America, Inc. in?
FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Railroads industry (United States).
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