Freightcar America Inc (RAIL) — Cash Flow Quality Index
Freightcar America Inc (RAIL) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of -0.11x as of March 2026. Operating cash flow of $-4.32 Million is below net income of $40.70 Million, suggesting accrual-heavy earnings not yet converted to cash. Also explore RAIL current and non-current assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
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Freightcar America Inc Cash Flow Quality Index (2005–2025)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Freightcar America Inc across 11 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check tangible net worth ratio of Freightcar America Inc to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Freightcar America Inc (2005–2025)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Freightcar America Inc. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see Freightcar America Inc (RAIL) market capitalisation.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.91x | $34.78 Million | $38.10 Million | ▲ +5131.5% |
| 2016 | 0.02x | $215.00K | $12.32 Million | ▲ +100.8% |
| 2015 | -2.07x | $-65.69 Million | $31.80 Million | ▼ -102.3% |
| 2014 | -1.02x | $-6.03 Million | $5.90 Million | ▼ -136.8% |
| 2012 | 2.78x | $53.00 Million | $19.09 Million | ▼ -54.3% |
| 2011 | 6.07x | $29.97 Million | $4.94 Million | ▲ +27.0% |
| 2009 | 4.78x | $22.86 Million | $4.78 Million | ▲ +196.6% |
| 2008 | -4.95x | $-22.83 Million | $4.61 Million | ▼ -416.3% |
| 2007 | 1.56x | $41.40 Million | $26.47 Million | ▲ +30.6% |
| 2006 | 1.20x | $154.16 Million | $128.73 Million | ▼ -16.9% |
| 2005 | 1.44x | $65.81 Million | $45.69 Million | — |