GURU.Markets stock price, segment price, and overall market index valuation
The company's share price FreightCar America
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of railcars. Its stock price is highly cyclical, following investment cycles in the rail industry. Its stock chart is a history of booms and busts, driven by freight demand and the condition of its railcar fleet.
Share prices of companies in the market segment - Logist earth
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of rail freight cars, specializing in various types, including cars for transporting coal, steel, and grain. We classify it in the Ground Logistics segment, as its products are the backbone of rail transportation. The chart below shows the dynamics of this cyclical sector, dependent on industrial production.
Broad Market Index - GURU.Markets
FreightCar America is one of the leading manufacturers of rail freight cars in North America. As part of the GURU.Markets index, it serves as a barometer for the rail industry. The chart below represents the entire market. See how this company's stock compares to the overall trend.
Change in the price of a company, segment, and market as a whole per day
RAIL - Daily change in the company's share price FreightCar America
Change_co for FreightCar America, a railcar manufacturer, measures its high volatility. It reflects sensitivity to demand from rail operators. This metric is important for analyzing the cyclical industrial sector on System.GURU.Markets.
Daily change in the price of a set of shares in a market segment - Logist earth
FreightCar America, Inc. is a manufacturer of railcars. This chart demonstrates the high volatility of the industrial sector. A comparison with RAIL, a barometer of freight demand, shows its strong dependence on the state of the economy.
Daily change in the price of a broad market stock, index - GURU.Markets
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of railcars. It's a deeply cyclical business that thrives on growth in industry and freight transportation. The company's shares are an accurate barometer of the health of the real economy and contribute significantly to overall market volatility.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole over 12 months
Annual dynamics of the company's market capitalization FreightCar America
FreightCar America, Inc.'s annual performance is a story of the cyclical nature of the railcar market. Its 12-month market capitalization growth is directly linked to large orders for new railcar production from rail operators and leasing companies, which, in turn, depend on freight volumes and the state of the economy.
Annual dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Logist earth
FreightCar America, Inc. is a manufacturer of rail freight cars. Its business is highly cyclical and directly dependent on the state of the economy and freight demand. The chart clearly demonstrates this high sensitivity to the investment activity of rail operators and industrial companies.
Annual dynamics of market capitalization of broad market stocks, index - GURU.Markets
FreightCar, a manufacturer of railcars, lives by the rhythm of long industrial cycles. Demand for its products depends on the volume of raw materials, grain, and industrial goods transported. The company's stock performance is a barometer of the health of the real economy, not subject to short-term fluctuations.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole for the month
Monthly dynamics of the company's market capitalization FreightCar America
FreightCar America (Logist Earth) is a freight car manufacturer. Its market capitalization on the Perf_Month_Co chart reflects operating cycles for large orders from railroad companies, as well as its sensitivity to overall economic activity, particularly industrial shipping volumes and logistics investment.
Monthly dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Logist earth
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of railcars. This is a highly cyclical business, directly dependent on freight volumes and railroad investments in fleet renewal. The dynamics of the industrial sector, particularly logistics, reflect these cycles. The chart below shows the current market cycle, which determines FreightCar's order volume.
Monthly dynamics of market capitalization of broad market stocks, index - GURU.Markets
FreightCar America is one of the oldest railcar manufacturers in North America. It's a highly cyclical business, directly dependent on industrial freight volumes and investment in rail infrastructure. The overall market performance chart clearly demonstrates how closely FreightCar shares, as a barometer of the "old economy," correlate with overall economic expectations.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole for the week
Weekly dynamics of the company's market capitalization FreightCar America
FreightCar America, Inc. manufactures and repairs railroad freight cars. Its weekly stock price is an indicator of the state of the railroad industry and demand for transporting cargo such as coal, grain, and automobiles. It is a highly cyclical business.
Weekly dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Logist earth
FreightCar America manufactures and repairs railcars. It's a highly cyclical business, dependent on freight volumes and railroad investments. The chart clearly demonstrates how the company's stock fluctuates with cycles in the economy and transportation industry.
Weekly dynamics of market capitalization of stocks of the broad market, index - GURU.Markets
FreightCar America produces rail cars. It's a deeply cyclical business, one of the best indicators of the economy's health. This chart clearly shows how the company's shares amplify any market movements, reflecting the health of American industry.
Market capitalization of the company, segment and market as a whole
RAIL - Market capitalization of the company FreightCar America
The market capitalization of FreightCar America, a manufacturer of railcars, is highly cyclical. Its chart reflects the supply and demand cycles for freight cars in North America. Its valuation rises when rail operators and leasing companies place large orders and falls during periods of excess fleet.
RAIL - Share of the company's market capitalization FreightCar America within the market segment - Logist earth
FreightCar America is one of the oldest railcar manufacturers in North America. Its share of this cyclical market is small compared to the leaders. Its market capitalization chart is a story of survival and adaptation in a capital-intensive industry heavily dependent on the state of the economy.
Market capitalization of the market segment - Logist earth
The chart below shows the market capitalization of the rail infrastructure sector. FreightCar America is one of the oldest railcar manufacturers in the United States. The dynamics of this highly cyclical market are entirely dependent on the state of the economy. FCA's story exemplifies the challenges of surviving in an industry where booms inevitably follow busts.
Market capitalization of all companies included in a broad market index - GURU.Markets
FreightCar America is a railcar manufacturer with over a century of history. Its market capitalization is closely tied to investment cycles in the rail industry. The chart below shows the economic weight of railcar manufacturers.
Book value capitalization of the company, segment and market as a whole
RAIL - Book value capitalization of the company FreightCar America
FreightCar America's book value is its railcar manufacturing plant. It's a highly capital-intensive and cyclical business. The chart mirrors the demand for rail transportation, showing how the company struggles to survive during downturns and invests in its production assets to fulfill orders during boom periods.
RAIL - Share of the company's book capitalization FreightCar America within the market segment - Logist earth
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of railcars. The chart shows its share of real assets. These are its factories that produce specialized railcars, an integral part of the transportation infrastructure for bulk cargo and containers.
Market segment balance sheet capitalization - Logist earth
FreightCar America manufactures railcars at its own plant. It's a classic capital-intensive industrial business. The chart below shows the total value of assets in the transportation sector, serving as a benchmark for assessing its strength.
Book value of all companies included in the broad market index - GURU.Markets
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of railcars. The company's assets are its railcar manufacturing plants. Its stake in BCap_All is a direct indicator of its industrial strength and its contribution to the transportation infrastructure, which is the lifeblood of the economy.
The ratio of market capitalization to book capitalization of a company, segment, and the market as a whole
Market capitalization to book capitalization ratio - FreightCar America
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of railcars. Its valuation is highly cyclical and often trades below the book value of its factories. This reflects the extremely volatile demand for its products.
Market to book capitalization ratio in a market segment - Logist earth
FreightCar America manufactures and repairs railcars. It's a capital-intensive and cyclical business. The chart shows how the market valuation of its factories and order book fluctuates depending on demand from rail operators and the state of the economy.
Market to book capitalization ratio for the market as a whole
FreightCar America manufactures railcars. It's a capital-intensive, cyclical business, heavily dependent on the economy and freight transportation. This chart clearly shows how the market values ββcompanies with real, expensive assets, whose fate depends on industrial cycles, relative to the overall market.
Debts of the company, segment and market as a whole
RAIL - Company debts FreightCar America
FreightCar America, a railcar manufacturer, operates in a highly cyclical industry. Its debt policy must be flexible to withstand periods of low demand. Debt is used to finance production for large orders from rail operators and leasing companies, which requires significant working capital.
Market segment debts - Logist earth
FreightCar America manufactures and repairs railcars. It's a highly cyclical and capital-intensive business, directly dependent on the health of the economy and freight volumes. This chart clearly illustrates how the company manages its debt and production capacity amidst sharp fluctuations in demand for its products.
Market debt in general
Debt to book value of the company, segment and market as a whole
The company's debt to book capitalization ratio FreightCar America
FreightCar America manufactures and repairs railcars. It's a highly cyclical and capital-intensive business, dependent on economic conditions and freight volumes. This chart shows the company's debt load, a key indicator of its financial strength and its ability to weather periods of low demand for its products.
Market segment debt to market segment book capitalization - Logist earth
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of rail freight cars. This chart shows general debt trends in this highly cyclical sector. It helps assess how the company copes with sharp fluctuations in demand, which depend on the state of the economy and freight volumes, and how this affects its debt load and production capacity.
Debt to book value of all companies in the market
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of railcars. It's a cyclical and highly capital-intensive business, directly dependent on the state of the economy and investment in transportation infrastructure. This graph of the market's total debt load is an important indicator for the company. It shows what stage of the credit cycle its customers are in and how accessible it is to finance its own production.
P/E of the company, segment and market as a whole
P/E - FreightCar America
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of rail freight cars. This chart shows how investors value the company in a highly cyclical and capital-intensive industry. Its profitability and valuation are directly dependent on demand from rail operators, which in turn depends on the economy and freight volumes.
P/E of the market segment - Logist earth
This chart shows the average rating for rail equipment manufacturers, providing context for FreightCar America. It reflects the industry's extreme cyclicality, driven by freight volumes. Comparisons with this chart help understand how the market views FreightCar America's position as a niche player in this concentrated market.
P/E of the market as a whole
FreightCar America manufactures and repairs railcars. This is a highly cyclical business, dependent on the state of the economy and freight volumes. This graph of overall industry expectations is key for the company. Economic growth leads to increased freight traffic and the need for new railcars, which directly benefits FreightCar America.
Future P/E of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) P/E of the company FreightCar America
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of rail freight cars. This chart reflects expectations for the cyclical rail freight market. The estimate is heavily dependent on demand for new cars from rail operators and leasing companies, which, in turn, is driven by the volume of coal, grain, and other industrial goods transported.
Future (projected) P/E of the market segment - Logist earth
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of rail freight cars. This chart compares the company's profitability forecasts with industry sector expectations. It illustrates how investors view its highly cyclical business, which depends on freight demand and investment by rail operators.
Future (projected) P/E of the market as a whole
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of rail freight cars. This chart, reflecting the state of the rail industry and industrial production, is key for RAIL. Demand for new cars is highly cyclical and directly dependent on the volume of coal, grain, automobiles, and other industrial goods transported, making the company's business sensitive to these trends.
Profit of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company profit FreightCar America
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of railcars. It's a highly cyclical business, directly dependent on the state of the economy, freight volumes, and the investment plans of railroad companies. This chart reflects this profound cyclicality and dependence on the health of the transportation industry.
Profit of companies in the market segment - Logist earth
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of railcars. This chart shows profitability in the cyclical rail industry. For RAIL, this is a direct indicator of demand for freight transportation by rail. Transportation companies order new railcars when freight volumes increase and older fleets require updating.
Overall market profit
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of railcars. This is a highly cyclical business, directly dependent on the state of the rail industry and freight volumes. When the economy grows, demand for new railcars increases. This overall profitability chart is a leading indicator of demand for the company's products.
Future (predicted) profit of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) profit of the company FreightCar America
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of rail freight cars. The profit forecast presented here is highly cyclical and depends on demand for new cars from rail operators and leasing companies. This demand, in turn, is determined by freight volumes and the state of the economy.
Future (predicted) profit of companies in the market segment - Logist earth
FreightCar America manufactures and repairs railcars. The profit forecast for this sector is a leading indicator for the economy, as it depends on rail freight volumes. This chart reflects analysts' expectations for demand for transporting coal, grain, automobiles, and other industrial cargo.
Future (predicted) profit of the market as a whole
FreightCar America manufactures and repairs railcars. It's a highly cyclical business, dependent on freight volumes and railroad investment. This graph, reflecting profit forecasts, is a barometer of economic activity, which directly determines demand for rail transportation.
P/S of the company, segment and market as a whole
P/S - FreightCar America
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of railcars. This chart shows the cyclical nature of its revenue, which is directly dependent on demand from railroad companies. This demand, in turn, is determined by freight volumes, which are a barometer of the overall economy.
P/S market segment - Logist earth
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of railcars. It's a cyclical business, closely tied to the economy and freight volumes. This chart shows the average revenue estimate for the sector, which helps understand how the market views FreightCar America's order book and operating performance.
P/S of the market as a whole
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of rail freight cars. The company's business is highly cyclical and directly dependent on rail operators' investments in fleet renewal, which in turn is linked to the state of the economy. This chart reflects how the market as a whole values ββrevenue and helps understand how FreightCar America's cyclical business aligns with overall economic expectations.
Future P/S of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) P/S of the company FreightCar America
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of rail freight cars. This chart shows how investors view the company's future sales. It is closely tied to rail operators' investment cycles in fleet renewal, which in turn depends on freight volumes.
Future (projected) P/S of the market segment - Logist earth
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of railcars. Its business is highly cyclical and directly dependent on freight volumes and capital expenditures of railroad companies. This chart reflects how investors assess its position in the current railcar demand cycle.
Future (projected) P/S of the market as a whole
FreightCar America manufactures and repairs railcars. Their business is highly cyclical and depends on freight volumes and railroad investment. This chart, which shows economic growth expectations, is a leading indicator for RAIL. Increased freight volumes following an economic recovery ultimately lead to orders for new railcars.
Sales of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company sales FreightCar America
FreightCar America is one of the oldest manufacturers of rail freight cars in North America. This chart reflects the highly cyclical nature of the company's business. Its revenue depends on large but irregular orders from rail operators and leasing companies, which renew their fleets based on economic conditions and freight volumes.
Sales of companies in the market segment - Logist earth
FreightCar America is one of the oldest manufacturers of rail freight cars in North America. They specialize in the production of cars for transporting bulk cargo such as coal, grain, and sand, as well as intermodal flatcars. Their revenue structure is directly dependent on cyclical orders from railroad and leasing companies.
Overall market sales
FreightCar America is a railcar manufacturer specializing in innovative, lightweight designs that improve transportation efficiency. Demand for its products is cyclical and driven by rail company investments. This total revenue chart reflects the state of freight transportation and the need for railcar fleet renewal, which RAIL meets.
Future sales volume of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) sales of the company FreightCar America
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of rail freight cars. Demand for its products is highly cyclical, driven by freight volumes and the need for fleet renewal. This chart reflects analyst expectations for the North American rail industry.
Future (projected) sales of companies in the market segment - Logist earth
FreightCar America is a railcar manufacturer specializing in various types of freight cars. This chart shows forecasts for the entire rail transport market. Demand for new cars is cyclical and closely linked to freight volumes and the state of the economy, which determines the company's order intake.
Future (projected) sales of the market as a whole
FreightCar America, a railcar manufacturer, sees this chart as a barometer of freight volumes. The rising forecasts for overall economic revenue are directly related to the increased production and transportation of raw materials, grain, and industrial goods. This creates demand for the new specialized railcars produced by FreightCar America.
Marginality of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company marginality FreightCar America
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of railcars. This business is highly cyclical and depends on demand from rail operators and logistics companies. Profitability is determined by the ability to win large orders and manage production efficiently. This chart shows how the company navigates industry cycles and strives for profitability.
Market segment marginality - Logist earth
FreightCar America manufactures and repairs railcars. In this cyclical and capital-intensive industry, this metric is a key performance indicator. An above-average result reflects innovative railcar designs, efficient production, and a strong order backlog.
Market marginality as a whole
FreightCar America manufactures and repairs railcars. This is a highly cyclical business, directly dependent on freight volumes and capital expenditures of rail operators. This graph of overall industrial activity provides the company with an accurate leading indicator of demand for its products.
Employees in the company, segment and market as a whole
Number of employees in the company FreightCar America
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of railroad freight cars with over a century of history. This graphic shows the team working in their factories, building various types of cars, such as hopper cars and flatcars. Their business is closely tied to cycles in the railroad industry and the overall state of the economy.
Share of the company's employees FreightCar America within the market segment - Logist earth
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of railroad freight cars. Producing such large, complex metal products is a labor-intensive process, requiring large factories and skilled welders, assemblers, and engineers. This chart demonstrates its production capacity, reflecting its importance as a key employer in the railroad engineering sector.
Number of employees in the market segment - Logist earth
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of railcars. This business is highly cyclical and depends on the state of the economy and freight volumes. This chart shows the workforce of skilled workers and engineers, whose employment is a barometer of demand for rail transport from industrial and agricultural companies.
Number of employees in the market as a whole
FreightCar America, Inc. is a manufacturer of railcars. Their business is highly cyclical and closely tied to the health of the economy. This employment chart is an important leading indicator for them. Job growth signals increased industrial production and shipping volumes, which ultimately leads to new orders for railcars.
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company, segment, and market as a whole
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company FreightCar America (RAIL)
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of railcars. This chart is a prime example of heavy industry. A very low cost per employee is typical for this cyclical and capital-intensive business. Building a single railcar requires tons of steel and significant labor, which is reflected in this metric.
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) in the market segment - Logist earth
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of railcars. It is a capital-intensive industrial business, highly dependent on economic cycles and freight demand. This chart allows us to assess how efficiently the company utilizes its production capacity and personnel to create value compared to other heavy equipment manufacturers.
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the overall market
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of railcars. In this cyclical and capital-intensive industry, this metric reflects the efficiency of its production facilities. Its dynamics are highly dependent on freight demand and can indicate how successfully the company manages its orders and production.
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the company, segment, and market as a whole
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company FreightCar America (RAIL)
FreightCar America is one of the oldest railcar manufacturers in the US. It's a highly cyclical and capital-intensive operation. This chart shows how efficiently their plant and engineers operate. Profitability depends entirely on the order cycle from rail operators and steel prices.
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) in the market segment - Logist earth
FreightCar America is a railcar manufacturer specializing in various types of freight cars (hopper cars, gondolas, and flatcars). It's a classic heavy-duty manufacturer. This chart represents an industry benchmark. In the cyclical railcar manufacturing industry, it reflects how effectively the company manages its production capacity and personnel to fulfill large orders from rail operators.
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the market as a whole
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of railcars (freight cars). It's a classic heavy machinery company. The business is not only labor-intensive but also extremely cyclical: railroad companies order thousands of railcars when the economy is booming and order nothing during a downturn. This chart shows how volatile profit per employee is depending on these cycles.
Sales to employees of the company, segment and market as a whole
Sales per company employee FreightCar America (RAIL)
FreightCar America is a manufacturer of railcars. This chart reflects the highly cyclical and capital-intensive nature of the industry. Revenue per employee fluctuates significantly depending on railcar demand from rail operators and leasing companies, which in turn depends on the economy and freight volumes.
Sales per employee in the market segment - Logist earth
FreightCar America (RAIL) manufactures and services railcars. It's a highly capital-intensive, cyclical, and labor-intensive B2B business. This chart shows how productive their factories and engineers are. It compares how their workforce generates revenue compared to other heavy equipment manufacturers.
Sales per employee for the market as a whole
FreightCar America is a heavy-duty manufacturer. They specialize in the design and manufacture of railcars (flatcars, hopper cars, and gondolas). This is classic heavy machinery manufacturing, a highly cyclical business. This graph shows the revenue generated by their factory and engineering team.
Short shares by company, segment and market as a whole
Shares shorted by company FreightCar America (RAIL)
FreightCar America (RAIL) is a manufacturer of railcars, primarily for the North American market. This chart measures bearish bets. This business is highly cyclical. Rising shorts on RAIL signal that investors are anticipating a peak in the railcar order cycle and are bracing for a decline in rail freight transportation amid a slowing economy.
Shares shorted by market segment - Logist earth
FreightCar America (RAIL) is a manufacturer of rail freight cars specializing in various types of freight cars for transporting raw materials. This chart measures the overall pessimism in the rail transport sector. It shows how much investors expect freight volumes to decline, which reduces demand for new cars.
Shares shorted by the overall market
FreightCar America (RAIL) builds railcars. It's one of the most deeply cyclical businesses. When this general fear indicator rises, it signals a coming recession. Investors expect freight traffic to decline. In response, railroad companies immediately cancel *all* orders for new railcars, which completely halts RAIL's business.
RSI 14 indicator for a company, segment, and market as a whole
The company's RSI 14 indicator FreightCar America (RAIL)
FreightCar America is one of the oldest manufacturers of rail freight cars. It's a deeply cynical, industrial-heavy business. This chart measures when the cycle peaks (overbought amid a boom in orders) or bottoms (oversold amid recession fears and a decline in rail freight).
RSI 14 Market Segment - Logist earth
FreightCar America is one of the oldest manufacturers of rail freight cars in North America. It's a deeply cyclical business, dependent on rail operator capital investment and freight demand. This chart reflects the overall sentiment in the logistics equipment sector. It helps assess how overheated or underheated this cynical sector is.
RSI 14 for the overall market
FreightCar America (RAIL) manufactures railcars. This chart is a barometer of the "old" economy. During periods of euphoria and industrial boom, demand for transportation (goods, grain) is high, and RAIL receives orders for new railcars. During periods of panic and recession, transportation volumes fall, and demand for new railcars disappears.
Analyst consensus forecast for the company's share price, the segment, and the market as a whole
Analyst consensus stock price forecast RAIL (FreightCar America)
FreightCar America (RAIL) is a manufacturer of rail freight cars. It's a highly cyclical business, dependent on capital expenditures from major rail operators. This chart shows the average price target from analysts. It reflects their collective forecast for demand for new cars, which is driven by freight volumes and fleet age.
The difference between the consensus estimate and the actual stock price RAIL (FreightCar America)
FreightCar America is one of the oldest manufacturers of rail freight cars in North America. This chart shows how the current share price differs from the "fair" value predicted by analysts. It reflects their view on the cyclical demand for rail cars from logistics and industrial companies.
Analyst consensus forecast for stock prices by market segment - Logist earth
FreightCar America is one of the leading manufacturers of railcars. It's a highly cyclical business: companies order new railcars only when they see an increase in freight volumes. This chart shows analysts' overall expectations for the entire ground logistics sector. It reflects whether experts believe industrial production and rail traffic will grow or predict a decline that will dampen demand for new rolling stock.
Analysts' consensus forecast for the overall market share price
FreightCar America is one of the oldest manufacturers of rail freight cars in the United States. Their business is a barometer of industrial activity; companies order new cars only in anticipation of growth. This chart shows overall market sentiment. For RAIL, which operates in a deeply cyclical industry, these expectations (growth or recession) are a direct indicator of future demand for their products. (350)
AKIMA index of the company, segment and market as a whole
AKiMA Company Index FreightCar America
FreightCar America is one of the oldest railcar manufacturers in North America. It's a classic, heavy-duty, cyclical business, entirely dependent on capital expenditures from railroads and leasing companies. This chart is a comprehensive barometer of their health. It reflects not only their order backlog but also steel prices and overall freight volumes nationwide.
AKIMA Market Segment Index - Logist earth
FreightCar America is a railcar manufacturer operating in the highly cyclical heavy industry sector. This chart reflects the average index for the ground logistics segment. It allows investors to understand how effectively FreightCar America manages its operations and weathers cyclical trends compared to the industry average.
The AKIM Index for the overall market
FreightCar America is a railcar manufacturer undergoing a production transformation in Mexico. This chart, which reflects the market average, provides a macro backdrop. It helps assess how RAIL, a barometer of demand for freight and industrial goods, compares to the overall macroeconomic situation affecting logistics.