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Freightcar America (RAIL) Competitors

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RAIL vs. MLR, TWI, MTW, WNC, and TWIN

Should you buy Freightcar America stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Freightcar America with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Freightcar America include Miller Industries (MLR), Titan International (TWI), Manitowoc (MTW), Wabash National (WNC), and Twin Disc (TWIN). These companies are all part of the "construction & farm machinery & heavy trucks" industry.

How does Freightcar America compare to Miller Industries?

Miller Industries (NYSE:MLR) and Freightcar America (NASDAQ:RAIL) are both small-cap construction & farm machinery & heavy trucks companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

Freightcar America has a net margin of 6.25% compared to Miller Industries' net margin of 2.08%. Miller Industries' return on equity of 3.70% beat Freightcar America's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Miller Industries2.08% 3.70% 2.58%
Freightcar America 6.25%-15.56%4.33%

Miller Industries presently has a consensus price target of $50.00, suggesting a potential upside of 4.34%. Given Miller Industries' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Miller Industries is more favorable than Freightcar America.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Miller Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Freightcar America
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Freightcar America has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Miller Industries. Freightcar America is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Miller Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Miller Industries$745.48M0.73$23.01M$1.3435.76
Freightcar America$500.99M0.29$38.10M$0.7410.16

Miller Industries has a beta of 1.11, meaning that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Freightcar America has a beta of 1.48, meaning that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Miller Industries and Miller Industries both had 4 articles in the media. Freightcar America's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Miller Industries' score of 0.00 indicating that Freightcar America is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Miller Industries
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Freightcar America
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

79.2% of Miller Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 32.0% of Freightcar America shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.5% of Miller Industries shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 29.2% of Freightcar America shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Miller Industries and Freightcar America tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Freightcar America compare to Titan International?

Freightcar America (NASDAQ:RAIL) and Titan International (NYSE:TWI) are both small-cap construction & farm machinery & heavy trucks companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends and risk.

In the previous week, Freightcar America had 4 more articles in the media than Titan International. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Freightcar America and 0 mentions for Titan International. Freightcar America's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Titan International's score of 0.00 indicating that Freightcar America is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Freightcar America Positive
Titan International Neutral

32.0% of Freightcar America shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.4% of Titan International shares are owned by institutional investors. 29.2% of Freightcar America shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.1% of Titan International shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Freightcar America has a net margin of 6.25% compared to Titan International's net margin of -4.72%. Titan International's return on equity of -3.00% beat Freightcar America's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Freightcar America6.25% -15.56% 4.33%
Titan International -4.72%-3.00%-0.95%

Titan International has a consensus price target of $12.00, indicating a potential upside of 54.84%. Given Titan International's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Titan International is more favorable than Freightcar America.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Freightcar America
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Titan International
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Freightcar America has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Titan International. Titan International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Freightcar America, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Freightcar America$500.99M0.29$38.10M$0.7410.16
Titan International$1.83B0.27-$63.49M-$1.37N/A

Freightcar America has a beta of 1.48, indicating that its share price is 48% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Titan International has a beta of 1.45, indicating that its share price is 45% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Freightcar America beats Titan International on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Freightcar America compare to Manitowoc?

Manitowoc (NYSE:MTW) and Freightcar America (NASDAQ:RAIL) are both small-cap construction & farm machinery & heavy trucks companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, dividends, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Manitowoc has a beta of 1.75, indicating that its stock price is 75% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Freightcar America has a beta of 1.48, indicating that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the broader market.

Freightcar America has a net margin of 6.25% compared to Manitowoc's net margin of 0.33%. Manitowoc's return on equity of 1.85% beat Freightcar America's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Manitowoc0.33% 1.85% 0.68%
Freightcar America 6.25%-15.56%4.33%

In the previous week, Freightcar America had 4 more articles in the media than Manitowoc. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Freightcar America and 0 mentions for Manitowoc. Freightcar America's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Manitowoc's score of 0.00 indicating that Freightcar America is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Manitowoc Neutral
Freightcar America Positive

78.7% of Manitowoc shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 32.0% of Freightcar America shares are held by institutional investors. 4.0% of Manitowoc shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 29.2% of Freightcar America shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Manitowoc$2.26B0.19$7.20M$0.2061.35
Freightcar America$500.99M0.29$38.10M$0.7410.16

Manitowoc presently has a consensus price target of $10.33, suggesting a potential downside of 15.78%. Given Manitowoc's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Manitowoc is more favorable than Freightcar America.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Manitowoc
3 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.25
Freightcar America
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Freightcar America beats Manitowoc on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Freightcar America compare to Wabash National?

Freightcar America (NASDAQ:RAIL) and Wabash National (NYSE:WNC) are both small-cap construction & farm machinery & heavy trucks companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, risk, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Freightcar America$500.99M0.29$38.10M$0.7410.16
Wabash National$1.47B0.22$211.45M-$1.60N/A

In the previous week, Freightcar America had 4 more articles in the media than Wabash National. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Freightcar America and 0 mentions for Wabash National. Freightcar America's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Wabash National's score of 0.00 indicating that Freightcar America is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Freightcar America Positive
Wabash National Neutral

Freightcar America has a net margin of 6.25% compared to Wabash National's net margin of -4.41%. Freightcar America's return on equity of -15.56% beat Wabash National's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Freightcar America6.25% -15.56% 4.33%
Wabash National -4.41%-30.16%-8.79%

Wabash National has a consensus target price of $8.75, suggesting a potential upside of 11.46%. Given Wabash National's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Wabash National is more favorable than Freightcar America.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Freightcar America
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Wabash National
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

32.0% of Freightcar America shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.1% of Wabash National shares are owned by institutional investors. 29.2% of Freightcar America shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.8% of Wabash National shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Freightcar America has a beta of 1.48, suggesting that its share price is 48% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Wabash National has a beta of 1.55, suggesting that its share price is 55% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Freightcar America beats Wabash National on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Freightcar America compare to Twin Disc?

Freightcar America (NASDAQ:RAIL) and Twin Disc (NASDAQ:TWIN) are both small-cap construction & farm machinery & heavy trucks companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends and valuation.

Twin Disc has a net margin of 7.32% compared to Freightcar America's net margin of 6.25%. Twin Disc's return on equity of 2.77% beat Freightcar America's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Freightcar America6.25% -15.56% 4.33%
Twin Disc 7.32%2.77%1.29%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Freightcar America$500.99M0.29$38.10M$0.7410.16
Twin Disc$340.74M0.76-$1.89M$1.849.70

32.0% of Freightcar America shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.3% of Twin Disc shares are held by institutional investors. 29.2% of Freightcar America shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 22.1% of Twin Disc shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Freightcar America
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Twin Disc
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, Freightcar America and Freightcar America both had 4 articles in the media. Twin Disc's average media sentiment score of 0.62 beat Freightcar America's score of 0.54 indicating that Twin Disc is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Freightcar America
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Twin Disc
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Freightcar America has a beta of 1.48, suggesting that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Twin Disc has a beta of 0.71, suggesting that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Freightcar America beats Twin Disc on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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RAIL vs. The Competition

MetricFreightcar AmericaTRANS IndustryTransportation SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$143.93M$8.44B$8.64B$12.48B
Dividend YieldN/A1.82%983.01%5.30%
P/E Ratio10.1616.4924.5324.35
Price / Sales0.295.237.94126.00
Price / Cash7.047.548.5057.88
Price / Book-1.342.062.226.72
Net Income$38.10M$527.94M$541.29M$337.08M
7 Day Performance-2.97%-0.98%2.10%1.63%
1 Month Performance-9.40%0.08%2.36%6.29%
1 Year Performance-9.83%24.92%37.09%35.50%

Freightcar America Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
RAIL
Freightcar America
2.7369 of 5 stars
$7.52
-0.7%
N/A-2.2%$143.93M$500.99M10.161,986
MLR
Miller Industries
2.9963 of 5 stars
$46.58
+0.0%
$50.00
+7.3%
+8.3%$530.60M$790.27M34.761,535
TWI
Titan International
2.7982 of 5 stars
$7.33
-0.2%
$12.00
+63.7%
+6.5%$473.13M$1.83BN/A8,200
MTW
Manitowoc
0.9278 of 5 stars
$11.58
+0.0%
$10.33
-10.7%
+18.2%$415.48M$2.24B57.884,700
WNC
Wabash National
1.6944 of 5 stars
$7.78
+0.1%
$8.75
+12.5%
-9.0%$316.04M$1.54BN/A4,700

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This page (NASDAQ:RAIL) was last updated on 6/3/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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