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FreightCar America

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FreightCar America, Inc. is a diversified manufacturer and supplier of railcars and railcar components, primarily serving the North American market.

Market cap
$279.25M+43.2%
Revenue$469.0M-5.2%
Free cash flow$14.5M-81.6%
EPS (diluted)$2.78+166%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Aug 3, 2026 (In 5 days)
Revenue estimate$110.4M
EPS estimate$0.01

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$64.3M-33.2%
Gross profit$10.8M-24.9%
Operating income-$594.0K-115%
EPS (diluted)$1.15-24.3%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$52.8M-2.4%
Total debt$145.7M-8.0%
Total assets$288.0M+15.0%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow-$4.3M-134%
CapEx$147.0K-55.5%
Free cash flow-$4.5M-136%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$279.25M+43.2%
Enterprise value$372.17M+26.4%
P/S0.6×+0.2×

Profitability

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Gross margin14.8%+0.7pp
Operating margin6.3%-1.3pp
FCF margin3.1%-12.8pp

Returns & leverage

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Current ratio1.8×+0.2×

Segments

By segment

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Manufacturing$53.0M-41.3%
Aftermarket$11.4M+85.6%
Corporate-

By geography

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US$64.3M-33.2%
MX-

By product

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Manufacturing Sales$53.0M
Aftermarket Sales$11.4M+85.6%

Competitors

Profile

FreightCar America, Inc. is a diversified manufacturer and supplier of railcars and railcar components, primarily serving the North American market. The company designs and manufactures a broad variety of freight cars for bulk commodities and containerized freight, while also providing railcar rebody, repair, and conversion services. Its value proposition centers on engineering expertise, technological innovation in lightweight designs, and a long-standing reputation for high-quality manufacturing dating back to 1901.

Competitive position

A leading manufacturer in the aluminum-bodied coal gondola segment with a significant presence in the railcar conversion and repurposing market.

GeographiesNorth America, Mexico, United States, Latin America, Middle East
Customer segmentsFinancial institutions, Industrial shippers, Class I railroads
Business modelDirect-to-customer manufacturing, Aftermarket services, Consultative sales
SuppliersSteel plate suppliers, Aluminum suppliers, Specialty component manufacturers (trucks, brakes, wheels, axles), Roll-formed center sill sole suppliers
CustomersLeasing companies, Agricultural shippers, Steel producers, Paper and forest product companies, Energy companies
Listed2005
Employees2.0K
CEONicholas J. Randall
IndustryRailroads
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is FreightCar America's market cap?
FreightCar America (RAIL) has a market capitalization of $279.2M and trades on NASDAQ.
What is FreightCar America's revenue and profitability?
FreightCar America generated $469.0M in trailing twelve-month revenue, representing a net margin of -21.0%. Gross margin stands at 14.8%, with free cash flow of $14.5M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are FreightCar America's competitors?
FreightCar America's key competitors include The Greenbrier Companies, Inc., Trinity Industries, Inc., GATX Corporation, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Where is FreightCar America headquartered?
FreightCar America is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 2,023 people. It has been publicly traded since 2005.