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

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

24.07  -0.13 (-0.54%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall FSTR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated FSTR against 127 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of FSTR get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. FSTR is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

FSTR had positive earnings in the past year.
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

The Return On Assets of FSTR (10.62%) is better than 81.10% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of FSTR (21.31%) is better than 85.04% of its industry peers.
FSTR has a worse Return On Invested Capital (3.92%) than 62.20% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FSTR is significantly below the industry average of 10.78%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.59%) for FSTR is below the current ROIC(3.92%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.62%
ROE 21.31%
ROIC 3.92%
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

FSTR has a Profit Margin (7.22%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FSTR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of FSTR (2.74%) is worse than 69.29% of its industry peers.
FSTR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of FSTR (22.11%) is worse than 70.08% of its industry peers.
FSTR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.74%
PM (TTM) 7.22%
GM 22.11%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for FSTR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FSTR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 3.52. This indicates that FSTR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.52, FSTR is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.06% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FSTR is 9.96, which is on the high side as it means it would take FSTR, 9.96 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FSTR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.96. This is in the lower half of the industry: FSTR underperforms 62.20% of its industry peers.
FSTR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
FSTR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.48 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FSTR outperforms 47.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.48
Debt/FCF 9.96
Altman-Z 3.52
ROIC/WACC0.38
WACC10.18%
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 2.57. This indicates that FSTR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.57, FSTR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.50% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.29 indicates that FSTR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.29, FSTR is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.57
Quick Ratio 1.29
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 375.34% over the past year.
FSTR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 20.23% yearly.
Looking at the last year, FSTR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.73% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.95% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)375.34%
EPS 3Y128.76%
EPS 5Y20.23%
EPS Q2Q%-150%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.73%
Revenue growth 3Y1.1%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.95%
Sales Q2Q%-21.34%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, FSTR will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -28.26% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.09% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-59.4%
EPS Next 2Y-28.26%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.73%
Revenue Next 2Y3.09%
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.94, the valuation of FSTR can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FSTR is valued cheaper than 95.28% of the companies in the same industry.
FSTR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.49 indicates a reasonable valuation of FSTR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FSTR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.40% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.19. FSTR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.94
Fwd PE 11.49
FSTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFSTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FSTR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FSTR is cheaper than 64.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FSTR is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.68
EV/EBITDA 12.09
FSTR Per share dataFSTR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as FSTR's earnings are expected to decrease with -28.26% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.34
EPS Next 2Y-28.26%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for FSTR!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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FOSTER (LB) CO-A

NASDAQ:FSTR (7/14/2025, 10:09:56 AM)

24.07

-0.13 (-0.54%)

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 Owners76.7%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners5.95%
Ins Owner Change11.13%
Market Cap254.18M
Analysts82.5
Price Target29.58 (22.89%)
Short Float %1.28%
Short Ratio4.08
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-321.02%
Min EPS beat(2)-590.2%
Max EPS beat(2)-51.84%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-31.55%
Min EPS beat(4)-590.2%
Max EPS beat(4)561.01%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)123.26%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-1004.65%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-802.18%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-10.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)-15.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)-5.65%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.88%
Min Revenue beat(4)-15.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.64%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.88%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.47%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.01%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)5.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.93%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.94
Fwd PE 11.49
P/S 0.5
P/FCF 30.68
P/OCF 13.84
P/B 1.49
P/tB 2.04
EV/EBITDA 12.09
EPS(TTM)3.47
EY14.42%
EPS(NY)2.09
Fwd EY8.7%
FCF(TTM)0.78
FCFY3.26%
OCF(TTM)1.74
OCFY7.22%
SpS47.75
BVpS16.17
TBVpS11.81
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.34
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.62%
ROE 21.31%
ROCE 4.96%
ROIC 3.92%
ROICexc 3.95%
ROICexgc 4.74%
OM 2.74%
PM (TTM) 7.22%
GM 22.11%
FCFM 1.64%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.47
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.48
Debt/FCF 9.96
Debt/EBITDA 2.97
Cap/Depr 72.39%
Cap/Sales 2%
Interest Coverage 2.96
Cash Conversion 66.18%
Profit Quality 22.76%
Current Ratio 2.57
Quick Ratio 1.29
Altman-Z 3.52
F-Score6
WACC10.18%
ROIC/WACC0.38
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-59.4%
EPS Next 2Y-28.26%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.73%
Revenue growth 3Y1.1%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.95%
Sales Q2Q%-21.34%
Revenue Next Year0.73%
Revenue Next 2Y3.09%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-3.26%
EBIT growth 3Y34.22%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.91%
EBIT Next Year101.32%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y421.16%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-9.06%
OCF growth 1Y360.15%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-3.24%