FreightCar America (RAIL)


Market Price (11/7/2026): $4.25 | Market Cap: $139.4 MilSector: Industrials | Industry: Rail Transportation

FreightCar America (RAIL)


Market Price (11/7/2026): $4.25
Market Cap: $139.4 Mil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Rail Transportation

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Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -46%

Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 13%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Future of Freight, and Energy Transition & Decarbonization. Themes include Railcar Modernization, Freight Technology, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -103%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -20%

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 61%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -4.6%

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -14%

Key risks
RAIL key risks include [1] its high customer concentration and [2] significant balance sheet weaknesses, Show more.

0 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -46%
1 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 13%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Future of Freight, and Energy Transition & Decarbonization. Themes include Railcar Modernization, Freight Technology, Show more.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -103%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -20%
4 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 61%
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -4.6%
6 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -14%
7 Key risks
RAIL key risks include [1] its high customer concentration and [2] significant balance sheet weaknesses, Show more.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 11/1/2026

FreightCar America (RAIL) stock has lost about 45% since 7/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Cancellation of a major tank car retrofit order led to a substantial downward revision of the full-year fiscal 2026 outlook. FreightCar America announced on October 19, 2026, the removal of 1,285 railcars from its backlog, citing an undisclosed customer's likely inability to meet contractual obligations for a tank car retrofit order. This critical development resulted in a significant cut to its fiscal 2026 guidance: railcar delivery expectations were lowered from a range of 3,500–3,900 units to 3,100–3,300 units; revenue guidance was reduced from $410–$460 million to $370–$410 million; and Adjusted EBITDA projections were sharply cut from $36–$44 million to $15–$19 million, representing a reduction of approximately 57-58% at the midpoints. This announcement alone triggered an approximate 31.4% drop in the stock price on October 20, 2026.

2. Preliminary fiscal Q3 2026 results showed significant year-over-year declines in key financial metrics. Released concurrently with the updated outlook on October 19, 2026, preliminary unaudited results for fiscal Q3 2026 (which ended September 30, 2026, as the company's fiscal year ends December 31) indicated a sharp downturn. Railcar deliveries fell to 662 units, a nearly 50% decrease compared to 1,304 units in fiscal Q3 2025. Revenue was projected to be in the range of $75–$77 million, a reduction of approximately 52-53% from $160.5 million reported in fiscal Q3 2025. Adjusted EBITDA was anticipated to be near breakeven, ranging from $(0.3) million to $0.3 million, a substantial decline from $17.0 million in the prior-year period.

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Updated on 11/1/2026

FreightCar America (RAIL) stock has lost about 45% since 7/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Cancellation of a major tank car retrofit order led to a substantial downward revision of the full-year fiscal 2026 outlook. FreightCar America announced on October 19, 2026, the removal of 1,285 railcars from its backlog, citing an undisclosed customer's likely inability to meet contractual obligations for a tank car retrofit order. This critical development resulted in a significant cut to its fiscal 2026 guidance: railcar delivery expectations were lowered from a range of 3,500–3,900 units to 3,100–3,300 units; revenue guidance was reduced from $410–$460 million to $370–$410 million; and Adjusted EBITDA projections were sharply cut from $36–$44 million to $15–$19 million, representing a reduction of approximately 57-58% at the midpoints. This announcement alone triggered an approximate 31.4% drop in the stock price on October 20, 2026.

2. Preliminary fiscal Q3 2026 results showed significant year-over-year declines in key financial metrics. Released concurrently with the updated outlook on October 19, 2026, preliminary unaudited results for fiscal Q3 2026 (which ended September 30, 2026, as the company's fiscal year ends December 31) indicated a sharp downturn. Railcar deliveries fell to 662 units, a nearly 50% decrease compared to 1,304 units in fiscal Q3 2025. Revenue was projected to be in the range of $75–$77 million, a reduction of approximately 52-53% from $160.5 million reported in fiscal Q3 2025. Adjusted EBITDA was anticipated to be near breakeven, ranging from $(0.3) million to $0.3 million, a substantial decline from $17.0 million in the prior-year period.

3. Weaker than anticipated profitability and an initial lowered fiscal 2026 outlook were presented in the fiscal Q2 2026 earnings report. On August 3, 2026, FreightCar America reported fiscal Q2 2026 results (ended June 30, 2026), with revenue of $113.1 million, which exceeded analyst estimates. However, the company also reported a net loss of $30.1 million and a significant contraction in gross margin to 5.5% from 15.0% in fiscal Q2 2025, partly due to workforce realignment costs. Furthermore, management had already lowered its full-year fiscal 2026 outlook for railcar deliveries, revenue, and Adjusted EBITDA, citing a delayed production ramp that shifted some expected deliveries into early fiscal 2027. While the stock initially saw a positive reaction due to strong order intake, these underlying concerns about near-term profitability and delayed deliveries set a cautious tone for the period that was exacerbated by subsequent negative news.

4. Multiple analyst downgrades reflected negative investor sentiment following the revised guidance and poor performance. The significant reduction in the full-year outlook and the weak preliminary fiscal Q3 2026 results led several research firms to downgrade FreightCar America's stock. For example, Zacks Research lowered its rating from "hold" to "strong sell" on October 21, 2026, and MarketBeat reported an average "Sell" rating for the stock. These downgrades, reflecting a more pessimistic view of the company's financial prospects, contributed to and amplified the negative market reaction and the sustained downward trend in the stock price.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -46.8% change in RAIL stock from 7/31/2026 to 11/6/2026 was primarily driven by a -46.3% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)731202611062026Change
Stock Price ($)7.974.24-46.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)469464-1.2%
P/S Multiple0.50.3-46.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)32320.3%
Cumulative Contribution-46.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2026 to 11/6/2026
ReturnCorrelation
RAIL-46.8% 
Market (SPY)-1.6%15.6%
Sector (XLI)-9.5%19.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The -48.5% change in RAIL stock from 4/30/2026 to 11/6/2026 was primarily driven by a -44.3% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)430202611062026Change
Stock Price ($)8.244.24-48.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)501464-7.5%
P/S Multiple0.50.3-44.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)3232-0.2%
Cumulative Contribution-48.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 11/6/2026
ReturnCorrelation
RAIL-48.5% 
Market (SPY)2.6%16.5%
Sector (XLI)-6.6%28.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -52.3% change in RAIL stock from 10/31/2025 to 11/6/2026 was primarily driven by a -51.8% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)1031202511062026Change
Stock Price ($)8.894.24-52.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)466464-0.5%
P/S Multiple0.60.3-51.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)3232-0.5%
Cumulative Contribution-52.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 11/6/2026
ReturnCorrelation
RAIL-52.3% 
Market (SPY)8.7%27.6%
Sector (XLI)5.8%34.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 61.2% change in RAIL stock from 10/31/2023 to 11/6/2026 was primarily driven by a 51.9% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)1031202311062026Change
Stock Price ($)2.634.2461.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)38446420.6%
P/S Multiple0.20.351.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2832-12.0%
Cumulative Contribution61.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2023 to 11/6/2026
ReturnCorrelation
RAIL61.2% 
Market (SPY)81.9%30.2%
Sector (XLI)72.0%30.7%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
RAIL Return53%-13%-16%232%24%-62%76%
Peers Return33%-4%28%26%3%11%136%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%105%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
RAIL Win Rate33%42%33%58%58%45% 
Peers Win Rate62%47%53%60%57%55% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%45% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
RAIL Max Drawdown-58%-52%-42%-44%-67%-73% 
Peers Max Drawdown-20%-38%-25%-19%-31%-26% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: TRN, GBX, GATX, WAB, ANDE.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 11/6/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventRAILS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-54.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven121.3%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven90 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-17.8%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven21.6%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven56 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-27.7%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.4%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven266 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-18.2%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven22.3%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven13 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-54.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven119.7%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven82 days140 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-22.1%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.3%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven9 days6 days

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In The Past

FreightCar America's stock fell -54.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 121.3% gain to breakeven.

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EventRAILS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-54.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven121.3%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven90 days79 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-27.7%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.4%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven266 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-54.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven119.7%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven82 days140 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-22.1%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.3%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven9 days6 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-52.3%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven109.7%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven146 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-28.4%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.7%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven183 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-59.3%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven146.0%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven2012 days1085 days

Compare to TRN, GBX, GATX, WAB, ANDE

In The Past

FreightCar America's stock fell -54.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 121.3% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

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About FreightCar America (RAIL)

FreightCar America (RAIL) is a company that designs, manufactures, and sells various types of railcars and their associated components. Primarily serving the North American market, with additional exports to Latin America and the Middle East, the company's core business revolves around providing essential equipment for the transportation of bulk commodities and containerized freight. Its operations are divided into two main segments: Manufacturing, which focuses on producing new railcars, and Parts, which deals with selling railcar components.

The company offers a broad range of freight cars, including specialized types such as open top and covered hoppers, gondolas, intermodal flats, and various aggregate and ore cars. In addition to manufacturing new railcars, FreightCar America provides comprehensive services. These include selling used railcars, offering leasing solutions, and undertaking the rebuilding or conversion of existing railcars. The company also supplies a wide array of forged, cast, and fabricated parts critical for railcar construction and maintenance.

FreightCar America's customer base is diverse, primarily comprising financial institutions, major railroads, and shippers. These clients depend on the company's railcars and services to efficiently transport bulk commodities and containerized goods, highlighting FreightCar America's integral role as a supplier in the broader rail freight industry.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies to describe FreightCar America (RAIL):

  • The General Motors of freight railcars.

  • The Boeing of freight railcars.

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  • Freight Railcars: Designs, manufactures, and sells a range of new railcars for transporting bulk commodities and containerized freight, including hoppers, gondolas, and flat cars.
  • Railcar Components: Sells new forged, cast, and fabricated parts for various railcars.
  • Used Railcar Sales: Sells previously owned railcars.
  • Railcar Leasing: Provides railcars for lease.
  • Railcar Rebuilding and Conversion: Offers services to restore, overhaul, or modify existing railcars.

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FreightCar America (RAIL) sells primarily to other companies. Its major customers include:

  • Financial institutions
  • Railroads
  • Shippers
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Nicholas J. Randall, President and Chief Executive Officer

Nicholas J. Randall was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of FreightCar America, Inc. effective May 1, 2024. He joined the company in 2023 as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Randall has over 20 years of global experience in leading engineering and manufacturing operations at world-class companies and, since joining FreightCar America, has managed its operations and overseen the completion of its manufacturing campus in Castaños, Mexico.

Michael Riordan, Chief Financial Officer

Michael Riordan has served as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of FreightCar America, Inc. since March 2022. He joined the company in November 2020, initially serving as Chief Accounting Officer and Controller until his promotion. Prior to joining FreightCar America, Mr. Riordan was Controller at InnerWorkings from 2017 to 2020. He also held several financial management positions at Zekelman Industries (including its subsidiary Wheatland Tube, LLC) from 2013 to 2017 and various positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers earlier in his career. Mr. Riordan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting & Finance from Miami University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Matthew Tonn, Chief Commercial Officer

Matthew Tonn has served as Chief Commercial Officer of FreightCar America, Inc. since September 2019. He leads the company's sales and marketing efforts.

Juan Carlos Fuentes Sierra, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

Juan Carlos Fuentes Sierra has served as Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of FreightCar America, Inc. since April 2022.

Celia Perez, Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Celia Perez is the Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary for FreightCar America, Inc.

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Key Risks to FreightCar America (RAIL)

  • Cyclical Demand and Industry Weakness: FreightCar America operates in a highly cyclical industry, and its performance is significantly impacted by the demand for new railcars. Recent reports indicate "ongoing industry uncertainty," "macro headwinds," and "sluggish freight demand" are weighing on order conversion, leading to a significant decrease in backlog and a miss on revenue guidance for fiscal year 2026. If industry conditions do not improve as expected, it could have a negative impact on future revenue and profitability.

  • Intense Competition: The company faces substantial competition within the North American railcar industry from established rivals such as CRRC, Greenbrier (GBX), and Trinity Industries (TRN). This intense competition, especially during periods of low market demand and excess manufacturing capacity, could lead to loss of market share and hinder FreightCar America's growth.

  • High Debt and Capital-Intensive Business: FreightCar America's business is capital-intensive, leading to a significant amount of debt. The company ended 2025 with $152 million in total debt. While currently cash flow positive, an extended period of negative cash flow, potentially exacerbated by weak industry demand, could make managing this high debt a challenge.

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FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL) operates in several addressable markets primarily within North America, focusing on the design, manufacture, and sale of various railcars, railcar components, and related services. The key addressable markets for FreightCar America's main products and services are: * **North American Freight Railcar Manufacturing Market:** This market, which involves the production and sale of new freight railcars, is estimated to be a $4.2 billion industry. FreightCar America manufactures various types of freight cars, including open top hoppers, covered hopper cars, gondolas, and flat cars. The estimated annual demand for new railcars in this market ranges from 45,000 to 60,000 units. * **North American Railcar Leasing Market:** FreightCar America also engages in leasing railcars. This market was valued at USD 11.43 billion globally in 2025, with North America dominating with a market share of 72.44% in the same year. The North America railcar leasing market is projected to reach USD 7.9 billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% from 2025 to 2031. Another estimate indicates a growth of USD 8.30 billion at a CAGR of 9.1% between 2024 and 2029 for the North America railcar leasing market. * **North America Freight Railcar Parts Market:** The company manufactures and sells forged, cast, and fabricated parts for various railcars. The North America freight railcar parts market is expected to grow from USD 4.5 billion in 2024 to approximately USD 9.5 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 7.8% during this forecast period. Another source estimates the North America freight railcar parts market to be valued at USD 4.93 billion in 2025, projected to reach USD 8.13 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.4% from 2025 to 2032. North America was the largest region in the global freight railcar parts market, generating about USD 3.52 billion in 2023.

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Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for FreightCar America (RAIL) over the next 2-3 years:

  1. Expansion of Aftermarket Business: FreightCar America is strategically growing its aftermarket business, which is expected to contribute to more stable and recurring revenue. The company completed the acquisition of Carly Railcar Components, with this acquisition projected to add $13 million to $15 million in aftermarket revenue in 2026. Overall aftermarket revenue is anticipated to be around $40 million to $41 million in 2026. This segment saw significant growth in 2025, with aftermarket revenue growing by 48.8% year-over-year in the fourth quarter.
  2. Growth in the Tank Car Market and Retrofit Programs: The company is making strategic investments to expand its presence in the tank car market. FreightCar America is progressing with tank car retrofit programs, with shipments for these programs expected to begin in the latter half of 2026 and continue into 2027. Capital expenditures in 2026 are partly allocated to support the vertical integration of tank car manufacturing.
  3. Conversion of Existing Backlog into Deliveries: FreightCar America concluded 2025 with a backlog of 1,926 railcar units, valued at $137.5 million. This backlog provides significant visibility for production in 2026, and the company is focused on converting these orders into profitable deliveries. The backlog represents a diversified mix of both new railcar builds and conversion programs.
  4. Anticipated Industry Demand Recovery and Replacement Cycle: Management notes that underlying fleet fundamentals in the North American railcar market remain strong due to aging equipment and deferred replacements across various car types. Long-term industry demand for railcar replacements is estimated to be between 35,000 and 40,000 units annually, which is considerably higher than the 25,000-30,000 deliveries expected for the overall industry in 2026. Additionally, an estimated 150,000 to 200,000 railcars are expected to be retired over the next four years, indicating a predictable driver for future replacement demand.
  5. Market Share Gains: FreightCar America increased its delivery market share by nearly 300 basis points in 2025, despite an overall decline in total industry deliveries. The company expects to maintain or further grow its market share in the coming years, driven by its strong commercial strategy, efficient operational execution, and ability to meet customer requirements.

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Share Issuance

  • FreightCar America issued warrants to OC III LFE II LP and its affiliates in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
  • The number of outstanding shares for FreightCar America increased from 15.95 million in 2021 to 31.67 million in 2025.

Outbound Investments

  • In 2025, FreightCar America acquired Carly Railcar Components to expand its aftermarket activities, enhancing its growing parts business and supporting more stable, recurring revenue.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2024, totaled $5.0 million, a decrease year over year primarily due to the deferral of certain projects to 2026.
  • Capital expenditures for 2025 amounted to $3.4 million.
  • Anticipated capital expenditures for 2026 are expected to range between $7.0 million and $10.0 million, with a focus on production equipment enhancements and supporting manufacturing operations, including a portion allocated to the tank car retrofit program and future tank car production.

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Peer Outperformance in Rail Transportation

RAIL has trailed 100% of its 6 Rail Transportation peers over 5Y. Rail Transportation ranks 7th of 23 industries in Industrials by median 5Y return.
Share of Rail Transportation constituents that RAIL has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
0%
of 6 industry peers · -49.0% return
3Y
67%
of 6 industry peers · 69.6% return
5Y
0%
of 6 industry peers · -10.4% return
No Rail Transportation peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten RAIL by more than 20pp over 5Y.
Median price return by industry across the Industrials sector, ranked by 5Y. Rail Transportation is RAIL's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Marine Transportation 5 31.6%32.1%105.5% MATX 153% · KEX 106%
Construction & Engineering 28 -22.1%92.9%93.8% FIX 949% · STRL 830% · AGX 565%
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment 14 7.5%66.0%93.0% ALSN 256% · WAB 210% · CAT 195%
Aerospace & Defense 54 -0.9%55.7%55.7% ATI 891% · FTAI 850% · HWM 525%
Trading Companies & Distributors 19 5.3%32.0%31.6% DXPE 298% · AIT 187% · URI 180%
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 71 0.9%49.5%28.8% CRS 795% · MLI 302% · SYM 266%
Rail Transportation ← 7 34.9%68.8%25.2% CSX 48% · UNP 36% · NSC 25%
Diversified Support Services 34 15.4%37.0%15.8% CXW 200% · OPLN 134% · CACI 113%
Building Products 34 -6.6%6.9%12.8% MOD 760% · GFF 339% · TT 132%
Cargo Ground Transportation 16 30.0%10.9%2.2% XPO 270% · R 245% · ARCB 19%
Industrial Conglomerates 17 13.4%3.3%-0.6% CSW 99% · CSL 70% · DD 67%
Office Services & Supplies 10 19.2%22.9%-2.5% PBI 157% · HNI 37% · MSA 18%
Electrical Components & Equipment 39 -8.1%59.1%-5.3% POWL 1454% · VRT 565% · BE 441%
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 6 -11.7%1.7%-13.8% EXLS 57% · BR 20% · G -10%
Research & Consulting Services 13 0.2%-15.7%-24.2% HURN 210% · FCN 36% · BAH 9%
Agricultural & Farm Machinery 16 14.3%-4.3%-25.5% DE 102% · TTC 15% · AGCO 3%
Environmental & Facilities Services 29 -19.4%26.4%-27.0% GEO 191% · CLH 168% · RSG 98%
Security & Alarm Services 9 -45.7%29.4%-27.5% BCO 65%
Passenger Airlines 11 6.4%67.5%-34.4% LTM 3140% · UAL 114% · DAL 105%
Air Freight & Logistics 12 -29.4%-9.4%-40.2% FDX 75% · EXPD 56% · CHRW 50%
Human Resource & Employment Services 22 23.6%-9.6%-42.8% ADP 48% · FA 24% · PAYX 10%
Passenger Ground Transportation 3 -19.6%37.4%-58.0% UBER 45% · CAR -58% · LYFT -68%
Airport Services 4 -46.5%-66.9%-87.0% JOBY -40%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are limited to companies above $2B market cap.

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Financials

RAILTRNGBXGATXWABANDEMedian
NameFreightC.Trinity .Greenbri.GATX Westingh.Andersons 
Mkt Price4.2529.4341.55182.72283.6055.1048.32
Mkt Cap0.12.31.36.547.71.92.1
Rev LTM4642,1232,4612,21112,21411,0952,336
Op Inc LTM172951056612,098198246
FCF LTM18-272-2408641,783-294-111
FCF 3Y Avg34-259-1086971,5493937
CFO LTM21410408642,087-36225
CFO 3Y Avg394182126971,791243331

Growth & Margins

RAILTRNGBXGATXWABANDEMedian
NameFreightC.Trinity .Greenbri.GATX Westingh.Andersons 
Rev Chg LTM-0.5%-2.4%-24.0%29.7%13.2%-4.3%-1.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg7.5%-6.1%-14.3%17.7%9.0%-10.7%0.7%
Rev Chg Q-4.6%17.8%-22.2%36.1%8.1%5.8%7.0%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-1.2%4.0%-6.4%7.7%2.0%1.4%1.7%
Op Inc Chg LTM-45.2%-19.4%-69.4%26.9%18.5%107.7%-0.5%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg141.1%10.4%-2.5%20.4%20.6%17.5%19.0%
Op Mgn LTM3.8%13.9%4.3%29.9%17.2%1.8%9.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg4.9%14.9%7.9%29.9%16.3%1.5%11.4%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-2.5%-1.7%-1.6%0.9%0.8%0.3%-0.7%
CFO/Rev LTM4.6%19.3%1.6%39.1%17.1%-0.3%10.8%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg8.2%17.0%6.4%38.1%16.1%2.1%12.1%
FCF/Rev LTM3.9%-12.8%-9.7%39.1%14.6%-2.6%0.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg7.0%-11.5%-4.0%38.1%13.9%0.3%3.6%

Valuation

RAILTRNGBXGATXWABANDEMedian
NameFreightC.Trinity .Greenbri.GATX Westingh.Andersons 
Mkt Cap0.12.31.36.547.71.92.1
P/S0.31.10.52.93.90.20.8
P/Op Inc7.87.912.29.822.79.59.6
P/EBIT22.63.28.67.222.46.37.9
P/E-10.97.216.316.534.99.212.7
P/CFO6.45.732.57.522.9-51.76.9
Total Yield-9.2%18.2%9.5%7.5%3.3%12.4%8.5%
Dividend Yield0.0%4.2%3.3%1.5%0.4%1.5%1.5%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg21.9%-11.6%-8.2%12.2%4.2%4.8%4.5%
D/E1.12.31.51.90.10.61.3
Net D/E0.62.21.31.80.10.51.0

Returns

RAILTRNGBXGATXWABANDEMedian
NameFreightC.Trinity .Greenbri.GATX Westingh.Andersons 
1M Rtn-32.4%17.4%7.1%11.9%0.4%-16.4%3.8%
3M Rtn-46.5%-0.4%-12.0%3.2%-2.7%-15.5%-7.4%
6M Rtn-46.7%-18.0%-17.2%-1.2%7.0%-22.4%-17.6%
12M Rtn-48.9%18.4%0.2%21.3%39.8%14.0%16.2%
3Y Rtn70.0%41.1%24.2%79.5%162.2%10.8%55.6%
1M Excs Rtn-30.1%18.2%8.5%13.2%2.0%-16.2%5.3%
3M Excs Rtn-45.4%4.1%-9.1%4.8%-2.7%-14.8%-5.9%
6M Excs Rtn-50.6%-21.9%-21.1%-5.2%3.1%-26.3%-21.5%
12M Excs Rtn-63.9%3.6%-12.9%8.2%25.2%2.0%2.8%
3Y Excs Rtn-19.4%-21.0%-54.2%-2.0%90.7%-67.7%-20.2%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Manufacturing474541346353193
Aftermarket271812  
Corporate0001210
Total501559358365203


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Manufacturing62603215-1
Aftermarket774  
Corporate-35-29-25-30-22
Total343710-15-23


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Manufacturing142166207149154
Corporate6646425146
Consolidated income taxes receivable and deferred income taxes551   
Aftermarket27119  
Consolidated income taxes receivable  100
Total290224259200201


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$4.24 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.1 
First Trading Date04/06/2005 
Distance from 52W High-71.4% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$6.07$8.42
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA-30.1%-49.6%
 3M1YR
Volatility75.1%65.9%
Downside Capture219.47230.94
Upside Capture-162.00112.61
Correlation (S&P 500)12.9%29.6%
RAIL Betas & Captures as of 10/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.120.731.300.921.491.47
Up Beta23.639.745.381.661.451.55
Down Beta-0.39-0.23-0.79-0.310.420.88
Up Capture-502%-199%-82%15%146%551%
Bmk +ve Days12182862130427
Stock +ve Days9202860122365
Down Capture167%167%246%178%162%111%
Bmk -ve Days10253664121325
Stock -ve Days13233461120361

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with RAIL
RAIL-51.0%65.9%-0.79-
Sector ETF (XLI)7.1%17.8%0.2234.5%
Equity (SPY)9.5%13.6%0.4027.2%
Gold (GLD)1.6%28.7%0.0519.2%
Commodities (DBC)38.4%21.2%1.42-11.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)11.3%14.2%0.5111.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-26.9%43.6%-0.609.9%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with RAIL
RAIL-1.8%68.8%0.27-
Sector ETF (XLI)10.9%17.7%0.4531.0%
Equity (SPY)11.3%17.3%0.4829.7%
Gold (GLD)17.5%19.1%0.7411.3%
Commodities (DBC)8.1%19.6%0.307.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.3%18.9%-0.0420.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)4.1%51.6%0.2615.0%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with RAIL
RAIL-11.4%74.5%0.17-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.0%20.1%0.5631.0%
Equity (SPY)15.0%18.0%0.7026.9%
Gold (GLD)11.9%16.5%0.595.7%
Commodities (DBC)7.5%18.1%0.3311.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.9%20.7%0.2421.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)60.1%66.3%1.007.5%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date10152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1.1 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 9302026-8.5%
Average Daily Volume0.2 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest6.5 days
Basic Shares Quantity31.9 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares3.4%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 10/28/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/19/2026-31.4%-24.8% 
8/3/20263.6%-4.0%-18.8%
5/4/2026-4.2%3.8%-8.8%
3/9/2026-21.1%-35.6%-32.5%
11/10/2025-6.8%-18.7%3.0%
8/4/20254.8%-8.5%-15.4%
5/5/20259.0%11.2%30.7%
3/12/202517.5%3.0%-24.4%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive14118
# Negative91214
Median Positive7.7%15.4%37.4%
Median Negative-6.8%-9.4%-12.6%
Max Positive24.1%69.5%165.3%
Max Negative-31.4%-35.6%-32.5%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/19/2026-31.4%-24.8% 
8/3/20263.6%-4.0%-18.8%
5/4/2026-4.2%3.8%-8.8%
3/9/2026-21.1%-35.6%-32.5%
11/10/2025-6.8%-18.7%3.0%
8/4/20254.8%-8.5%-15.4%
5/5/20259.0%11.2%30.7%
3/12/202517.5%3.0%-24.4%
11/12/2024-3.0%6.6%-1.9%
8/12/202416.8%64.8%165.3%
3/18/202410.9%19.0%11.2%
11/6/20232.3%-10.2%-12.9%
8/7/20230.0%-1.4%-7.1%
5/9/2023-4.2%3.1%-5.6%
11/7/20220.5%-6.8%-17.0%
8/8/202214.5%15.4%-8.8%
5/10/20226.2%43.5%38.2%
3/22/202224.1%33.9%36.5%
11/15/2021-4.1%-20.5%-12.4%
8/16/20216.5%-0.6%-6.9%
5/17/2021-17.7%-18.8%-13.8%
3/24/202123.4%69.5%71.5%
11/10/2020-11.5%-8.6%47.1%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive14118
# Negative91214
Median Positive7.7%15.4%37.4%
Median Negative-6.8%-9.4%-12.6%
Max Positive24.1%69.5%165.3%
Max Negative-31.4%-35.6%-32.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/03/202610-Q
03/31/202605/04/202610-Q
12/31/202503/09/202610-K
09/30/202511/10/202510-Q
06/30/202508/04/202510-Q
03/31/202505/05/202510-Q
12/31/202403/12/202510-K
09/30/202411/12/202410-Q
06/30/202408/12/202410-Q
03/31/202405/08/202410-Q
12/31/202303/18/202410-K
09/30/202311/06/202310-Q
06/30/202308/07/202310-Q
03/31/202305/09/202310-Q
12/31/202203/27/202310-K
09/30/202211/07/202210-Q
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12/31/202503/09/202610-K
09/30/202511/10/202510-Q
06/30/202508/04/202510-Q
03/31/202505/05/202510-Q
12/31/202403/12/202510-K
09/30/202411/12/202410-Q
06/30/202408/12/202410-Q
03/31/202405/08/202410-Q
12/31/202303/18/202410-K
09/30/202311/06/202310-Q
06/30/202308/07/202310-Q
03/31/202305/09/202310-Q
12/31/202203/27/202310-K
09/30/202211/07/202210-Q
06/30/202208/08/202210-Q
03/31/202205/10/202210-Q
12/31/202103/22/202210-K
09/30/202111/15/202110-Q
06/30/202108/16/202110-Q
03/31/202105/17/202110-Q
12/31/202003/24/202110-K
09/30/202011/09/202010-Q
06/30/202008/10/202010-Q
03/31/202005/12/202010-Q
12/31/201903/04/202010-K
09/30/201910/31/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 11/2/2026

Latest: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 10/19/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Railcar DeliveriesReported310032003300-13.5% LoweredGuidance: 3700 for 2026
2026 RevenueReported370.00 Mil390.00 Mil410.00 Mil-10.3% LoweredGuidance: 435.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported15.00 Mil17.00 Mil19.00 Mil-57.5% LoweredGuidance: 40.00 Mil for 2026


Prior: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 8/3/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Railcar DeliveriesReported350037003900-12.9% LoweredGuidance: 4250 for 2026
2026 Railcar Deliveries GrowthReported -10.3%  -13.3%LoweredGuidance: 3.0% for 2026
2026 Annualized Structural SavingsReported 12.00 Mil    
2026 RevenueReported410.00 Mil435.00 Mil460.00 Mil-17.1% LoweredGuidance: 525.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Revenue GrowthReported -13.2%  -18.0%LoweredGuidance: 4.8% for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported36.00 Mil40.00 Mil44.00 Mil-12.1% LoweredGuidance: 45.50 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA GrowthReported -2.9%  -13.3%LoweredGuidance: 10.4% for 2026

Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/4/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Railcar DeliveriesReported4000425045000.0% AffirmedGuidance: 4250 for 2026
2026 Railcar Deliveries GrowthReported 3.0%    
2026 RevenueReported500.00 Mil525.00 Mil550.00 Mil0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 525.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Revenue GrowthReported 4.8%    
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported41.00 Mil45.50 Mil50.00 Mil0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 45.50 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA GrowthReported 10.4%    

Insider Activity

Updated 6/16/2026
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Held Shares
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1Perez, CeliaGC and Corp SecretaryDirectSell62620258.597,98268,596432,492Form
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