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FreightCar America SWOT and PESTLE Analysis

ID : 521215153| Feb 2023| 19 pages

COMPANY PROFILE -FreightCar America

Business Sector :Freight Cars, Rail

Operating Geography :United States, North America, Global

About FreightCar America :

FreightCar America is a railroad freight car manufacturer with headquarters in Chicago, United States and production in Mexico. The company was founded in 1901. Its primary business is the construction, repair, and leasing of freight cars, which are mostly used to transport bulk goods such as coal, metals, wood products, and vehicles. In addition to building freight vehicles, the company also makes parts for other companies' automobiles. New railcar production, used railcar sales, railcar leasing, and large railcar rebuilds are all part of the manufacturing business. As Corporate and other, the Company's Parts business is integrated with corporate and other non-operating activities. Its products and services include the design and manufacture of covered hoppers, open-top hoppers, gondolas, intermodal and non-intermodal flat cars that transport a variety of dry bulk and containerized freight products. The business stated in August 2021 that it would build two additional production lines to its Castros, Mexico plant within a year. FreightCar America has drawn up plans to introduce more production lines in 2022, which would double annual capacity to between 4,000 and 5,000 railcars by early 2023.
FreightCar America's USP lies in its being the largest North American manufacturer of aluminium railroad freight cars used to transport coal. The mission statement of FreightCar America reads, "Committed to being the best freight car producer and parts supplier in the world".

FreightCar America Revenue :


US$ 203 million - FY ending 31st December 2021
US$ 108 million - FY ending 31st December 2020
US$ 230 million - FY ending 31st December 2019

Competitive Analysis of FreightCar America

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The SWOT analysis for FreightCar America is presented below in a matrix followed by the detailed analysis report:
StrengthsWeaknesses
1. One of the lowest breakeven point in the industry at ~2,000 rail cars per year
2. FCA conducted two strategic transactions to transform the company and its growth trajectory The company manufactures various models of railcars and holds intellectual property for the same
3. Premier railcar manufacturer and aftermarket parts supplier in USA for 119 years with a diverse portfolio
1. Lawsuits and litigation charges harm the company’s image and profitability
2. The company has a considerable amount of debt
3. The company has high concentration of sales to 3-4 clients
OpportunitiesThreats
1. Expand product offerings and acquire new clients
2. Conduct mergers and acquisitions to expand internationally to other countries
3. Promising growth of Rail cars in 2021 an opportunity for FCA
4. Continuously increasing scrapping levels in 2022
1. Threat from close competitors in the industry
2. Business profitability is determined by cyclic upturns and downturns
3. Limited control over supply of raw materials and components as well as sale of products
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Detailed SWOT Analysis of FreightCar America

Strength

1. The company manufactures various models of railcars and holds intellectual property for the same: FCA designs and manufactures a wide variety of freight cars including covered hoppers, gondolas, open top hoppers, intermodal and non-intermodal flat cars that transport numerous types of dry bulk and containerized freight products. In the last six years, the company has added 37 new or redesigned products to its portfolio, including various covered hopper car products. Some of the company’s main models are Versa Flood Hopper Cars, Covered Hopper Cars, DynaStack Series, Steel Product Cars, Boxcars and Aluminum Coal Cars. FCA also further develops the mentioned products to meet the characteristics of the materials being transported and customer specification. The company also provides redesigning and servicing for old freight cars. Additionally, FCA holds several US and international patents and pending applications, copyrights, trade names and registered trademarks. The company’s key patents include a one-piece center sill, railroad car tub and the hopper railcar with automatic individual door system.

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Threat

1. Threat from close competitors in the industry: FreightCar America faces aggressive competition in all geographic markets and industry sectors in which it operates. In addition to price, the company faces competition in respect to product performance and technological innovation, quality, reliability of delivery, customer service, and other factors. The effects of this competition, which is often intense, could reduce revenues and operating profits, limit the ability to grow, increase pricing pressure on products, and otherwise affect FCA’s financial results. However, since barriers to entry for this industry are high, due to the need for large investments and expertise, the threat of new entrants is quite low. The main competition lies among existing competitors such as Trinity and National Steel Car Ltd. The companies also face downturns together, and lowered demand for products further instigates competition.

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Major Competitors :

  • Trinity Industries Inc.
  • The Greenbrier Companies Inc.
  • National Steel Car Limited

Major Brands :

  • Johnstown America Corporation
  • FCA-Fasemex, LLC
  • JAIX Leasing Company
  • JAC Operations Inc.
  • FCA-Fasemex S. de R.L. de C.V.
  • FreightCar North America LLC
  • Freight Car Services Inc.
  • FreightCar Alabama LLC
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References used in FreightCar America SWOT & PESTLE Analysis Report

1. FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 - https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001320854/dc92d561-2d59-4c90-80a9-7bbf60b80d9b.pdf
2. Business Repositioning October 2020- https://s23.q4cdn.com/126450974/files/doc_presentations/2020/10/Business-Repositioning-Special-Call-PPT-FINAL.pdf
3. FreightCar America eyes improving opportunities in 2021 - https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightcar-america-eyes-improving-opportunities-in-2021
4. FreightCar America, Inc. Announces Additional Steps in Manufacturing and Operational Realignment - https://apnews.com/press-release/globe-newswire/ownership-changes-chicago-illinois-consumer-products-and-services-automobile-renting-and-leasing-043c8defad63eacbaa1bb7948956efd4
5. Railroads Face Fierce Competition - https://www.aar.org/article/railroads-face-fierce-competition/#
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