Freightcar America Inc (RAIL) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Freightcar America Inc stock (RAIL) is currently trading at $8.16. Freightcar America Inc PE ratio is 7.39. Freightcar America Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.31. Analyst consensus price target for RAIL is $15.17. WallStSmart rates RAIL as Underperform.
- RAIL PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- RAIL PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- RAIL intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- RAIL stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- RAIL fair value vs current price
- RAIL insider transactions and insider buying
- Is RAIL undervalued or overvalued?
- Freightcar America Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- RAIL Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- RAIL analyst price target and Smart Rating
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RAIL Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Freightcar America Inc (RAIL)
RAIL trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $51.01, offering a 75% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Freightcar America Inc (RAIL) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, eps growth. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Freightcar America Inc (RAIL) Key Strengths (3)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Earnings per share surging 207.90% year-over-year
Supporting Valuation Data
Freightcar America Inc (RAIL) Areas to Watch (7)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Revenue declining -8.80%, a shrinking business
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Fairly priced relative to book value
Moderate institutional interest at 43.08%
Freightcar America Inc (RAIL) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 53/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 3.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, EPS Growth. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.64), Price/Sales (0.31) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 207.90%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (2.71) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -8.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -8.83%, Operating Margin at 5.97%, Profit Margin at 7.61%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -8.83% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -8.80% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Price/Sales) and negatives (Return on Equity, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
RAIL Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
RAIL's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.31x trades 21% below its historical average of 0.39x (14th percentile). The current valuation is 41% below its historical high of 0.52x set in Mar 2026, and 2% above its historical low of 0.3x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.5x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Freightcar America Inc (RAIL) · INDUSTRIALS › RAILROADS
The Big Picture
Freightcar America Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 501M with 9% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 7.6%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 9M in free cash flow and 10M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 9% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Freightcar America Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.51, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Sector dynamics: monitor RAILROADS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Freightcar America Inc.
Bottom Line
Freightcar America Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Freightcar America Inc(RAIL)
NASDAQ
INDUSTRIALS
RAILROADS
USA
FreightCar America, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells railroad cars and railroad components for the transportation of bulk goods and containerized cargo products primarily in North America. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.