FreightCar America Profit Margin

FreightCar America (RAIL) currently reports a profit margin of -2.69% as of June 2026. That compares with -2.21% in the prior-year period — down 21.8% year over year. That is below the Industrials sector average of 10.37%. Use the charts on this page to explore FreightCar America's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

FreightCar America's profit margin decreased from -2.21% to -2.69% — a 21.8% year-over-year decrease (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

FreightCar America's profit margin of -2.69% is lower than the Industrials sector average of 10.37%. That is roughly 126.0% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but FreightCar America's current -2.69% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 10.37%) and against RAIL's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of -2.69%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 10.37%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for FreightCar America, and consider following RAIL for alerts when major investors trade the stock.