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FOSTER (LB) CO-A (FSTR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:FSTR - Nasdaq - US3500601097 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

18.3  -1.36 (-6.92%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to FSTR. FSTR was compared to 128 industry peers in the Machinery industry. FSTR has an average financial health and profitability rating. FSTR is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year FSTR was profitable.
In the past year FSTR had a positive cash flow from operations.
FSTR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In multiple years FSTR reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
FSTR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFSTR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M -100M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 12.84%, FSTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 24.08%, FSTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.84% of the companies in the same industry.
FSTR's Return On Invested Capital of 6.82% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FSTR outperforms 50.78% of its industry peers.
FSTR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.59%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.56%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.59%) for FSTR is below the current ROIC(6.82%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.84%
ROE 24.08%
ROIC 6.82%
ROA(3y)0.27%
ROA(5y)0.79%
ROE(3y)-2.71%
ROE(5y)-0.37%
ROIC(3y)3.59%
ROIC(5y)3.56%
FSTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFSTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of FSTR (8.09%) is better than 64.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FSTR has grown nicely.
FSTR has a worse Operating Margin (4.00%) than 64.84% of its industry peers.
FSTR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FSTR has a worse Gross Margin (22.15%) than 67.19% of its industry peers.
FSTR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4%
PM (TTM) 8.09%
GM 22.15%
OM growth 3Y32.75%
OM growth 5Y-5.11%
PM growth 3Y126%
PM growth 5Y3.2%
GM growth 3Y9.62%
GM growth 5Y2.45%
FSTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFSTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

FSTR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
FSTR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FSTR has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, FSTR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
FSTR Yearly Shares OutstandingFSTR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
FSTR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFSTR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

FSTR has an Altman-Z score of 3.57. This indicates that FSTR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of FSTR (3.57) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FSTR is 3.66, which is a good value as it means it would take FSTR, 3.66 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FSTR has a Debt to FCF ratio (3.66) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26 indicates that FSTR is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.26, FSTR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 3.66
Altman-Z 3.57
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC10.39%
FSTR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFSTR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

FSTR has a Current Ratio of 1.83. This is a normal value and indicates that FSTR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FSTR has a Current ratio of 1.83. This is in the lower half of the industry: FSTR underperforms 63.28% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.03 indicates that FSTR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FSTR's Quick ratio of 1.03 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FSTR is outperformed by 64.84% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.83
Quick Ratio 1.03
FSTR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFSTR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

FSTR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 375.34%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 20.23% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
FSTR shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.39%.
FSTR shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -2.95% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)375.34%
EPS 3Y128.76%
EPS 5Y20.23%
EPS Q2Q%-150%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.39%
Revenue growth 3Y1.1%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.95%
Sales Q2Q%-21.34%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -26.77% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
FSTR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.82% yearly.
EPS Next Y-57.4%
EPS Next 2Y-26.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.48%
Revenue Next 2Y2.82%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
FSTR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFSTR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M
FSTR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFSTR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 2 -2 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

FSTR is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.27.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FSTR is valued cheaper than 99.22% of the companies in the same industry.
FSTR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.99.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.38, which indicates a very decent valuation of FSTR.
FSTR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FSTR is cheaper than 91.41% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FSTR to the average of the S&P500 Index (20.35), we can say FSTR is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.27
Fwd PE 8.38
FSTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFSTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

83.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FSTR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FSTR is valued a bit cheaper than 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.25
EV/EBITDA 7.21
FSTR Per share dataFSTR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

FSTR's earnings are expected to decrease with -26.77% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
EPS Next 2Y-26.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

FSTR does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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FOSTER (LB) CO-A

NASDAQ:FSTR (5/7/2025, 8:07:03 PM)

18.3

-1.36 (-6.92%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)05-06 2025-05-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-04 2025-08-04
Inst Owners75.07%
Inst Owner Change-3.18%
Ins Owners6.16%
Ins Owner Change4.72%
Market Cap195.81M
Analysts82.5
Price Target29.41 (60.71%)
Short Float %1.13%
Short Ratio2.28
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)254.58%
Min EPS beat(2)-51.84%
Max EPS beat(2)561.01%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)533.15%
Min EPS beat(4)-51.84%
Max EPS beat(4)1668.63%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)193.72%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-1008.41%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-771.3%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.94%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.65%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.44%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.08%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.28%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.3%
PT rev (1m)2.37%
PT rev (3m)3.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-65.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-83.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-14.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.25%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.27
Fwd PE 8.38
P/S 0.37
P/FCF 15.25
P/OCF 8.65
P/B 1.1
P/tB 1.49
EV/EBITDA 7.21
EPS(TTM)3.47
EY18.96%
EPS(NY)2.18
Fwd EY11.93%
FCF(TTM)1.2
FCFY6.56%
OCF(TTM)2.12
OCFY11.56%
SpS49.6
BVpS16.67
TBVpS12.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.84%
ROE 24.08%
ROCE 8.63%
ROIC 6.82%
ROICexc 6.89%
ROICexgc 8.52%
OM 4%
PM (TTM) 8.09%
GM 22.15%
FCFM 2.42%
ROA(3y)0.27%
ROA(5y)0.79%
ROE(3y)-2.71%
ROE(5y)-0.37%
ROIC(3y)3.59%
ROIC(5y)3.56%
ROICexc(3y)3.63%
ROICexc(5y)3.63%
ROICexgc(3y)4.6%
ROICexgc(5y)4.6%
ROCE(3y)4.55%
ROCE(5y)4.51%
ROICexcg growth 3Y33.69%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-6.5%
ROICexc growth 3Y34.62%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.71%
OM growth 3Y32.75%
OM growth 5Y-5.11%
PM growth 3Y126%
PM growth 5Y3.2%
GM growth 3Y9.62%
GM growth 5Y2.45%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.59
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 3.66
Debt/EBITDA 1.32
Cap/Depr 69.54%
Cap/Sales 1.84%
Interest Coverage 4.56
Cash Conversion 64.06%
Profit Quality 29.9%
Current Ratio 1.83
Quick Ratio 1.03
Altman-Z 3.57
F-Score7
WACC10.39%
ROIC/WACC0.66
Cap/Depr(3y)50.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)50.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.39%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)375.34%
EPS 3Y128.76%
EPS 5Y20.23%
EPS Q2Q%-150%
EPS Next Y-57.4%
EPS Next 2Y-26.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.39%
Revenue growth 3Y1.1%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.95%
Sales Q2Q%-21.34%
Revenue Next Year1.48%
Revenue Next 2Y2.82%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y196.22%
EBIT growth 3Y34.22%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.91%
EBIT Next Year105.96%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-60.42%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-9.06%
OCF growth 1Y-38.76%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-3.24%