Freightcar America Inc (RAIL) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Freightcar America Inc (RAIL) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 89 days as of June 2026. Defensive assets of $20.37 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $20.37 Million) cover 89 days of daily cash needs of $228.14K/day.
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Freightcar America Inc Defensive Interval Ratio (2003–2025)
This chart shows how Freightcar America Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 23 annual periods from 2003 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 89 days, meaning defensive assets of $20.37 Million can fund 89 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see balance sheet size of Freightcar America Inc.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Freightcar America Inc (2003–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Freightcar America Inc from 2003 to 2025, covering 23 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. See working capital to net assets of Freightcar America Inc to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 days | $12.44 Million | $234.51K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -25 days |
| 2024 | 78 days | $17.32 Million | $221.44K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +52 days |
| 2023 | 26 days | $9.97 Million | $376.33K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -34 days |
| 2022 | 60 days | $17.51 Million | $290.37K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -200 days |
| 2021 | 260 days | $49.39 Million | $189.92K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +211 days |
| 2020 | 49 days | $9.60 Million | $194.93K/day | $- | $182.00K | ▼ -30 days |
| 2019 | 79 days | $10.76 Million | $135.42K/day | $- | $3.77 Million | ▼ -134 days |
| 2018 | 213 days | $36.24 Million | $170.00K/day | $- | $18.02 Million | ▼ -244 days |
| 2017 | 457 days | $50.50 Million | $110.46K/day | $- | $42.92 Million | ▲ +198 days |
| 2016 | 260 days | $38.49 Million | $148.32K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -76 days |
| 2015 | 335 days | $66.66 Million | $198.79K/day | $- | $26.95 Million | ▲ +142 days |
| 2014 | 193 days | $52.05 Million | $269.38K/day | $- | $47.96 Million | ▲ +87 days |
| 2013 | 107 days | $43.02 Million | $403.36K/day | $- | $38.99 Million | ▼ -101 days |
| 2012 | 208 days | $54.97 Million | $264.59K/day | $- | $41.98 Million | ▲ +145 days |
| 2011 | 63 days | $11.94 Million | $190.95K/day | $- | $1.81 Million | ▼ -39 days |
| 2010 | 102 days | $10.79 Million | $105.84K/day | $- | $6.69 Million | ▼ -182 days |
| 2009 | 284 days | $38.38 Million | $135.19K/day | $- | $34.65 Million | ▲ +24 days |
| 2008 | 260 days | $73.12 Million | $281.27K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +210 days |
| 2007 | 50 days | $13.07 Million | $261.70K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +24 days |
| 2006 | 26 days | $11.37 Million | $430.10K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +12 days |
| 2005 | 14 days | $3.85 Million | $270.61K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -6 days |
| 2004 | 20 days | $5.34 Million | $268.42K/day | $- | $1.20 Million | ▲ +7 days |
| 2003 | 13 days | $1.89 Million | $146.68K/day | $- | $- | — |