Freightcar America Overview
- Year Founded
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1901
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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2,030
- Stock Symbol
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RAIL
- Investments
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5
- Share Price
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$5.63
- (As of Wednesday Closing)
Freightcar America General Information
Description
FreightCar America Inc is a manufacturer of railcars and components, serving diverse transportation needs in North America. The company designs and produces a wide range of railcar types, including box cars, hoppers, covered hoppers, gondolas, and flat cars for both intermodal and non-intermodal freight. The company has two segments: The Manufacturing segment encompasses new railcar manufacturing, used railcar sales, leasing, and rebuilds, while the Aftermarket segment includes the selling of forged, cast and fabricated railcar parts and supplies for all railcar types, and provides aftermarket services including safety training, railcar inspections, and preventative maintenance. The company's revenue is predominantly derived from its Manufacturing segment.
Contact Information
Website
www.freightcaramerica.comCorporate Office
- 125 South Wacker Drive
- Suite 1500
- Chicago, IL 60606
- United States
Corporate Office
- 125 South Wacker Drive
- Suite 1500
- Chicago, IL 60606
- United States
Freightcar America Stock Performance
As of 16-Apr-2025, Freightcar America’s stock price is $5.63. Its current market cap is $107M with 19.1M shares.
(As of Wednesday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5.63 | $5.26 | $3.02 - $16.10 | $107M | 19.1M | 246K | -$3.12 |
Freightcar America Financials Summary
As of 31-Dec-2024, Freightcar America has a trailing 12-month revenue of $559M.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 260,294 | 260,294 | 188,475 | 149,401 |
| Revenue | 559,425 | 559,425 | 358,093 | 364,754 |
| EBITDA | (57,366) | (57,366) | (2,451) | (6,977) |
| Net Income | (75,817) | (75,817) | (23,589) | (38,847) |
| Total Assets | 224,216 | 224,216 | 259,459 | 199,738 |
| Total Debt | 158,994 | 158,994 | 75,230 | 127,261 |
Freightcar America Valuation & Funding
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Freightcar America Competitors (14)
One of Freightcar America’s 14 competitors is The Greenbrier Companies, a Corporation company based in Lake Oswego, OR.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Greenbrier Companies | Corporation | Lake Oswego, OR | ||||
| Wacker Neuson | Formerly PE-Backed | Munich, Germany | ||||
| Trinity Industries | Private Debt Financed | Dallas, TX | ||||
| Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies | Formerly PE-Backed | Pittsburgh, PA | ||||
| Stadler Rail | Formerly PE-Backed | Bussnang, Switzerland |
Freightcar America Patents
Freightcar America Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA-2787778-A1 | Side contoured open top hopper railcar with biased door seal and enlarged contoured end door | Active | 22-Jan-2010 | ||
| CA-2993403-A1 | Side contoured open top hopper railcar with biased door seal and enlarged contoured end door | Active | 22-Jan-2010 | ||
| CA-2993403-C | Side contoured open top hopper railcar with biased door seal and enlarged contoured end door | Active | 22-Jan-2010 | ||
| CA-2787778-C | Side contoured open top hopper railcar with biased door seal and enlarged contoured end door | Active | 22-Jan-2010 | ||
| AU-2008254702-B2 | Railroad well car with open truss sides | Active | 17-May-2007 | B61D3/20 |
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Freightcar America Investments & Acquisitions (5)
Freightcar America’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with FreightCar and Fabricaciones (JV) for . The deal was made on 16-Oct-2020.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FreightCar and Fabricaciones (JV) | 16-Oct-2020 | Merger/Acquisition | Rail | ||
| FreightCar and Fabricaciones (JV) | 19-Sep-2019 | Joint Venture | Rail | ||
| Navistar (Railcar Operations at Shoals Facility) | 28-Feb-2018 | Merger/Acquisition | Rail | ||
| FreightCar Rail Services | 01-Nov-2010 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Commercial Services | ||
| Titagarh Freightcar | 01-Jan-2008 | Joint Venture | Rail |
Freightcar America ESG
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Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
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Freightcar America Exits (2)
Freightcar America’s most recent exit was on 01-Nov-2010 from FreightCar Rail Services. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FreightCar Rail Services | 01-Nov-2010 | Completed |
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| Titagarh Freightcar | 01-Jan-2008 | Joint Venture | Completed |
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Freightcar America Affiliates
Subsidiaries (1)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freight Car Services | Danville, IL | 1994 |
Freightcar America FAQs
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When was Freightcar America founded?
Freightcar America was founded in 1901.
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Where is Freightcar America headquartered?
Freightcar America is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
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What is the size of Freightcar America?
Freightcar America has 2,030 total employees.
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What industry is Freightcar America in?
Freightcar America’s primary industry is Rail.
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Is Freightcar America a private or public company?
Freightcar America is a Public company.
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What is Freightcar America’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Freightcar America is RAIL.
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What is the current stock price of Freightcar America?
As of 16-Apr-2025 the stock price of Freightcar America is $5.63.
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What is the current market cap of Freightcar America?
The current market capitalization of Freightcar America is $107M.
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What is Freightcar America’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Freightcar America is $559M.
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Who are Freightcar America’s competitors?
The Greenbrier Companies, Wacker Neuson, Trinity Industries, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies, and Stadler Rail are some of the 14 competitors of Freightcar America.
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What is Freightcar America’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Freightcar America’s EPS for 12 months was -$3.12.
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