FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL)

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FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) is down 16.9% since the beginning of the year. At $9 per share, RAIL is trading 38.3% below its 52-week high of $15. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of RAIL shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,592.

FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) has returned -16.89% so far this year and 7.23% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, RAIL has returned -3.68% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 6, 2005, RAIL's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.41%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.1 years.

Historically, 46% of months were positive and 54% were negative. The best month was Aug 2024 with a return of +104.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -42.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, RAIL closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 27, 2020 with a return of +37.3%, while the worst single day was Nov 12, 2024 at -35.3%.

FreightCar America, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 2.95%, beta of 1.21, and R2 of 0.14 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 06, 2005.

• This stock participated in 153.87% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 105.66% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.14 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

RAIL ranks 46 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

FreightCar America, Inc. provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for FreightCar America, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the FreightCar America, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the FreightCar America, Inc. was 98.88%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current FreightCar America, Inc. drawdown is 86.48%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of FreightCar America, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how FreightCar America, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Railroads industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.