On the stock market since 2005, it operates in the world of heavy industry. It has 1,986 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
Average growth of 25% a year over the last 4 years. Red columns mark years that ended in a loss.
Executives buying with their own money is usually read as confidence in the company’s future.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Clearly below the class average.
A solid grade overall — yet the debt outweighs the cash. The strength here comes from earnings power.
The price looks reasonable next to what the company earns.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly below the class average.
Price Momentum: The stock has lagged the market in recent months; investor interest is weak right now.
Business Quality: Profit power and business quality trail similar companies in the sector.
angles, checked one by one.
The 3 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
Profit per Sale: The profit kept from each sale is thin.
The stock trades 47% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew about 11% a year on average.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 26 buys and 10 sells. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
It pays out $0.36 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Buyers haven’t stepped back in yet; the price hasn’t found its footing. Report-card grade: 25/100. For a turnaround signal, the stock first needs to close the gap with the market.
Measured against its sector, the quality of the business sits below the class average. Report-card grade: 37/100.
The growth engine is running at low revs right now. Report-card grade: 49/100.
On our five-subject report card, RAIL sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: RAIL is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate here isn’t the price — it’s whether the company can keep up this pace.