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 0.066x as of March 2026. 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 ($-4.32 Million) by net assets ($-65.28 Million). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See RAIL equity to assets ratio to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Freightcar America Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (2001–2025)
This chart illustrates how Freightcar America Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check Freightcar America Inc cash earnings quality to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
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 |
|---|---|
|
Hainan Meilan International Airport Company Limited
F:HAO
|
0.031x |
|
Strickland Metals Ltd
AU:STK
|
-0.004x |
|
TerrAscend Corp
F:TED
|
0.081x |
|
Fleetwood Ltd
AU:FWD
|
0.000x |
|
KJTS
KLSE:0293
|
0.018x |
|
Boa Safra Sementes S.A
SA:SOJA3
|
-0.074x |
|
Bikurey Hasade Holdings Ltd
TA:BKRY
|
-0.010x |
|
cBrain A/S
CO:CBRAIN
|
0.133x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Freightcar America Inc (2001–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Freightcar America Inc from 2001 to 2025. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $-107.41 Million | $34.78 Million | -0.324x | -8.28% |
| 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, designs, manufactures, and sells railcars and railcar components for the transportation of bulk commodities and containerized freight products in the United States and Mexico. The company operates through two segments: Manufacturing and Aftermarket. It offers a range of railcars, including boxcars, covered and open-top hopper cars, intermodal an… Read more