RAIL vs CPSS Comparison

FreightCar America Inc is a manufacturer of railcars and components, serving diverse transportation needs primarily in North America. The company designs and produces a wide range of railcar types, including box cars, hoppers, covered hoppers, gondolas, and flat cars for both intermodal and non-intermodal freight. Its clientele includes shippers, railroads, and financial institutions. The company has two segments: Manufacturing and Parts. The Manufacturing segment encompasses new railcar manufacturing, used railcar sales, leasing, and major rebuilds, while the Parts segment, along with corporate activities, constitutes Corporate and Other. The company's revenue is predominantly derived from its Manufacturing segment, with all revenue generated within the United States.

Consumer Portfolio Services Inc is a U.S.-based company operating in the specialty finance sector. Its business is to purchase and service retail automobile contracts originated by franchised automobile dealers and, to a lesser extent, by select independent dealers in the United States in the sale of new and used automobiles, light trucks, and passenger vans. Through its automobile contract purchases, the company provides indirect financing to the customers of dealers having limited credit histories, low incomes, or past credit problems, who it refers to as sub-prime customers. It serves as an alternative source of financing for dealers, facilitating sales to customers.