Freightcar America Inc (RAIL)vsUnion Pacific Corporation (UNP)
RAIL
Freightcar America Inc
$7.58
+3.13%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $150.42M
UNP
Union Pacific Corporation
$272.32
-1.97%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $155.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Union Pacific Corporation generates 5166% more annual revenue ($24.70B vs $469.01M). UNP leads profitability with a 29.2% profit margin vs 6.3%. RAIL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.64. UNP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
RAIL
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
UNP
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.4%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.3% margin — thin
ROE of -8.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 33.2%
Trading at 8.7x book value
3.2% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : RAIL
The strongest argument for RAIL centers on P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.64 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : UNP
The strongest argument for UNP centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.2% and operating margin at 40.4%.
Bear Case : RAIL
The primary concerns for RAIL are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : UNP
The primary concerns for UNP are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.62 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RAIL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.49 — expect wider price swings.
UNP is growing revenue faster at 3.2% — sustainability is the question.
UNP generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor RAILROADS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
UNP scores higher overall (60/100 vs 41/100), backed by strong 29.2% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Freightcar America Inc
INDUSTRIALS · RAILROADS · USA
FreightCar America, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells railroad cars and railroad components for the transportation of bulk goods and containerized cargo products primarily in North America. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Union Pacific Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · RAILROADS · USA
The Union Pacific Corporation (Union Pacific) is a publicly traded railroad holding company. It was incorporated in Utah in 1969 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. It is the parent company of the current, Delaware-registered, form of the Union Pacific Railroad.
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