Freightcar America Inc (RAIL) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Freightcar America Inc (RAIL) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of -0.038x as of September 2025. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($3.41 Million) by net assets ($-90.87 Million). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
Freightcar America Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (2001–2024)
This chart illustrates how Freightcar America Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Read how much debt does Freightcar America Inc carry for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Freightcar America Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Freightcar America Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Fountaine Pajo
PA:ALFPC
|
-0.038x |
|
MAX Automation SE
XETRA:MXHN
|
0.111x |
|
Bank Jabar
JK:BJBR
|
-0.231x |
|
Bisalloy Steel Group Ltd
AU:BIS
|
0.134x |
|
ECB Bancorp Inc.
NASDAQ:ECBK
|
0.025x |
|
ezCaretech Co. LTD
KQ:099750
|
0.190x |
|
Elektrotim SA
WAR:ELT
|
0.047x |
|
Silver Mountain Resources Inc
V:AGMR
|
-0.044x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Freightcar America Inc (2001–2024)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Freightcar America Inc from 2001 to 2024. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see Freightcar America Inc market cap and net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $-150.27 Million | $44.93 Million | -0.299x | -189.70% |
| 2023-12-31 | $-46.21 Million | $4.77 Million | -0.103x | +74.35% |
| 2022-12-31 | $-28.58 Million | $11.50 Million | -0.402x | -101.20% |
| 2021-12-31 | $-1.66 Million | $-55.40 Million | 33.452x | +1831.93% |
| 2020-12-31 | $30.50 Million | $-58.91 Million | -1.932x | -1092.28% |
| 2019-12-31 | $117.15 Million | $-18.98 Million | -0.162x | +0.88% |
| 2018-12-31 | $193.61 Million | $-31.64 Million | -0.163x | -193.89% |
| 2017-12-31 | $231.73 Million | $40.34 Million | 0.174x | +20702.23% |
| 2016-12-31 | $256.91 Million | $215.00K | 0.001x | +100.30% |
| 2015-12-31 | $235.11 Million | $-65.69 Million | -0.279x | -821.19% |
| 2014-12-31 | $198.69 Million | $-6.03 Million | -0.030x | -119.05% |
| 2013-12-31 | $202.53 Million | $32.24 Million | 0.159x | -36.52% |
| 2012-12-31 | $211.33 Million | $53.00 Million | 0.251x | +65.13% |
| 2011-12-31 | $197.33 Million | $29.97 Million | 0.152x | +169.52% |
| 2010-12-31 | $192.58 Million | $-42.07 Million | -0.218x | -297.07% |
| 2009-12-31 | $206.25 Million | $22.86 Million | 0.111x | +195.67% |
| 2008-12-31 | $197.03 Million | $-22.83 Million | -0.116x | -155.44% |
| 2007-12-31 | $198.07 Million | $41.40 Million | 0.209x | -72.36% |
| 2006-12-31 | $203.87 Million | $154.16 Million | 0.756x | +5.93% |
| 2005-12-31 | $92.20 Million | $65.81 Million | 0.714x | +1357.08% |
| 2004-12-31 | $-37.09 Million | $-1.82 Million | 0.049x | +108.95% |
| 2003-12-31 | $-19.71 Million | $10.79 Million | -0.548x | +37.62% |
| 2001-12-31 | $3.16 Million | $-2.77 Million | -0.878x | -- |
About Freightcar America Inc
FreightCar America, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in design, manufacture, and sale of railcars and railcar components for the transportation of bulk commodities and containerized freight products in the United States and Mexico. It operates through two segments: Manufacturing and Parts. The company offers a range of railcars, including boxcars, covered and open-top hopper cars, intermod… Read more