FreightCar America Competitors

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) and FreightCar America (NASDAQ:RAIL) are both industrial products companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends and risk.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Caterpillar and FreightCar America's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Caterpillar has higher revenue and earnings than FreightCar America. FreightCar America is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Caterpillar, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Caterpillar and FreightCar America, as provided by MarketBeat.

Caterpillar currently has a consensus price target of $190.6842, indicating a potential downside of 17.39%. FreightCar America has a consensus price target of $1.20, indicating a potential downside of 78.98%. Given Caterpillar's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Caterpillar is more favorable than FreightCar America.

Profitability

This table compares Caterpillar and FreightCar America's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

Caterpillar has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, FreightCar America has a beta of 2.23, suggesting that its stock price is 123% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

67.5% of Caterpillar shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.4% of FreightCar America shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Caterpillar shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.6% of FreightCar America shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Caterpillar beats FreightCar America on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

FreightCar America (NASDAQ:RAIL) and Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) are both transportation companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares FreightCar America and Deere & Company's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Deere & Company has higher revenue and earnings than FreightCar America. FreightCar America is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Deere & Company, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk and Volatility

FreightCar America has a beta of 2.23, suggesting that its stock price is 123% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Deere & Company has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

25.4% of FreightCar America shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.8% of Deere & Company shares are held by institutional investors. 14.6% of FreightCar America shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Deere & Company shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares FreightCar America and Deere & Company's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for FreightCar America and Deere & Company, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

FreightCar America currently has a consensus target price of $1.20, indicating a potential downside of 78.98%. Deere & Company has a consensus target price of $327.2632, indicating a potential downside of 13.60%. Given Deere & Company's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Deere & Company is more favorable than FreightCar America.

Summary

Deere & Company beats FreightCar America on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

FreightCar America (NASDAQ:RAIL) and Cummins (NYSE:CMI) are both transportation companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, risk, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Risk & Volatility

FreightCar America has a beta of 2.23, indicating that its share price is 123% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cummins has a beta of 1.09, indicating that its share price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares FreightCar America and Cummins' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares FreightCar America and Cummins' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Cummins has higher revenue and earnings than FreightCar America. FreightCar America is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cummins, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings for FreightCar America and Cummins, as reported by MarketBeat.

FreightCar America currently has a consensus target price of $1.20, indicating a potential downside of 78.98%. Cummins has a consensus target price of $234.8571, indicating a potential downside of 10.12%. Given Cummins' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Cummins is more favorable than FreightCar America.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

25.4% of FreightCar America shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.1% of Cummins shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.6% of FreightCar America shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Cummins shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Cummins beats FreightCar America on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

PACCAR (NASDAQ:PCAR) and FreightCar America (NASDAQ:RAIL) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, dividends and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares PACCAR and FreightCar America's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares PACCAR and FreightCar America's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

PACCAR has higher revenue and earnings than FreightCar America. FreightCar America is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than PACCAR, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk & Volatility

PACCAR has a beta of 1, suggesting that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the S&P 500.Comparatively, FreightCar America has a beta of 2.23, suggesting that its share price is 123% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

61.8% of PACCAR shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.4% of FreightCar America shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of PACCAR shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 14.6% of FreightCar America shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations for PACCAR and FreightCar America, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

PACCAR currently has a consensus price target of $96.00, indicating a potential upside of 0.76%. FreightCar America has a consensus price target of $1.20, indicating a potential downside of 78.98%. Given PACCAR's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe PACCAR is more favorable than FreightCar America.

Summary

PACCAR beats FreightCar America on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (NYSE:WAB) and FreightCar America (NASDAQ:RAIL) are both transportation companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership and valuation.

Profitability

This table compares Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies and FreightCar America's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies has a beta of 1.53, suggesting that its stock price is 53% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, FreightCar America has a beta of 2.23, suggesting that its stock price is 123% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies and FreightCar America's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than FreightCar America. FreightCar America is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

88.1% of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.4% of FreightCar America shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.4% of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.6% of FreightCar America shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies and FreightCar America, as reported by MarketBeat.

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies currently has a consensus target price of $83.3333, suggesting a potential upside of 3.14%. FreightCar America has a consensus target price of $1.20, suggesting a potential downside of 78.98%. Given Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies is more favorable than FreightCar America.

Summary

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies beats FreightCar America on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Toro (NYSE:TTC) and FreightCar America (NASDAQ:RAIL) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares The Toro and FreightCar America's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

The Toro has a beta of 0.73, meaning that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, FreightCar America has a beta of 2.23, meaning that its stock price is 123% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for The Toro and FreightCar America, as reported by MarketBeat.

The Toro currently has a consensus target price of $95.00, suggesting a potential downside of 10.80%. FreightCar America has a consensus target price of $1.20, suggesting a potential downside of 78.98%. Given The Toro's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe The Toro is more favorable than FreightCar America.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

80.5% of The Toro shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.4% of FreightCar America shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of The Toro shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 14.6% of FreightCar America shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares The Toro and FreightCar America's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

The Toro has higher revenue and earnings than FreightCar America. FreightCar America is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Toro, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

The Toro beats FreightCar America on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.