26.78 USD
+0.58 (+2.21%)
26.78 USD
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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to FSTR. FSTR was compared to 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While FSTR seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. FSTR is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
Of the past 5 years FSTR 4 years were profitable.
In multiple years FSTR reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.46%, FSTR is doing worse than 63.85% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of FSTR (2.80%) is worse than 63.08% of its industry peers.
FSTR's Return On Invested Capital of 4.95% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FSTR outperforms 40.77% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FSTR is significantly below the industry average of 10.24%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.95%) for FSTR is above the 3 year average (3.59%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.46% | ||
| ROE | 2.8% | ||
| ROIC | 4.95% |
ROA(3y)0.27%
ROA(5y)0.79%
ROE(3y)-2.71%
ROE(5y)-0.37%
ROIC(3y)3.59%
ROIC(5y)3.56%
1.3 Margins
FSTR's Profit Margin of 0.96% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FSTR is outperformed by 63.85% of its industry peers.
FSTR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FSTR's Operating Margin of 3.26% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FSTR is outperformed by 67.69% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FSTR has declined.
The Gross Margin of FSTR (21.84%) is worse than 69.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FSTR has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.96% | ||
| GM | 21.84% |
OM growth 3Y32.75%
OM growth 5Y-5.11%
PM growth 3Y126%
PM growth 5Y3.2%
GM growth 3Y9.62%
GM growth 5Y2.45%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FSTR is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for FSTR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FSTR has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for FSTR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.76 indicates that FSTR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of FSTR (3.76) is better than 66.15% of its industry peers.
FSTR has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.12. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as FSTR would need 2.12 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.12, FSTR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.38% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that FSTR is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.33, FSTR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.76 |
ROIC/WACC0.51
WACC9.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.21 indicates that FSTR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.21, FSTR is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.62% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.21 indicates that FSTR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FSTR's Quick ratio of 1.21 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FSTR outperforms 49.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.21 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for FSTR have decreased strongly by -84.32% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, FSTR shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 20.23% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, FSTR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.51% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.95% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-84.32%
EPS 3Y128.76%
EPS 5Y20.23%
EPS Q2Q%-87.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.51%
Revenue growth 3Y1.1%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.95%
Sales Q2Q%0.6%
3.2 Future
FSTR is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -30.75% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.71% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-70.34%
EPS Next 2Y-30.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.94%
Revenue Next 2Y2.71%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 43.90, the valuation of FSTR can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FSTR is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 69.23% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.45, FSTR is valued quite expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.72 indicates a correct valuation of FSTR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FSTR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FSTR is cheaper than 75.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.46, FSTR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 43.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FSTR is valued a bit cheaper than 68.46% of the companies in the same industry.
FSTR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FSTR is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.26 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as FSTR's earnings are expected to decrease with -30.75% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.17
EPS Next 2Y-30.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for FSTR!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
26.78
+0.58 (+2.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners77.72%
Inst Owner Change0.3%
Ins Owners5.94%
Ins Owner Change8.57%
Market Cap283.87M
Revenue(TTM)507.82M
Net Income(TTM)4.89M
Analysts82.5
Price Target28.56 (6.65%)
Short Float %1.54%
Short Ratio5.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)-41.73%
Min EPS beat(2)-47.76%
Max EPS beat(2)-35.71%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-181.38%
Min EPS beat(4)-590.2%
Max EPS beat(4)-35.71%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)120.85%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-1049.16%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-805.63%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-7.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.57%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-8.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-15.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.57%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.14%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.94%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.08%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)12.58%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-26.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.72%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 43.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.72 | ||
| P/S | 0.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.52 | ||
| P/B | 1.62 | ||
| P/tB | 2.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.26 |
EPS(TTM)0.61
EY2.28%
EPS(NY)1.95
Fwd EY7.29%
FCF(TTM)2.61
FCFY9.76%
OCF(TTM)3.56
OCFY13.29%
SpS47.91
BVpS16.49
TBVpS12.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.17
Graham Number15.04
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.46% | ||
| ROE | 2.8% | ||
| ROCE | 6.26% | ||
| ROIC | 4.95% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.01% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.06% | ||
| OM | 3.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.96% | ||
| GM | 21.84% | ||
| FCFM | 5.46% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y33.69%
ROICexgc 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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.52
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.12 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.98 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 76.91% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.97% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.49 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 127.57% | ||
| Profit Quality | 567.18% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.76 |
F-Score5
WACC9.75%
ROIC/WACC0.51
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)-84.32%
EPS 3Y128.76%
EPS 5Y20.23%
EPS Q2Q%-87.77%
EPS Next Y-70.34%
EPS Next 2Y-30.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.51%
Revenue growth 3Y1.1%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.95%
Sales Q2Q%0.6%
Revenue Next Year0.94%
Revenue Next 2Y2.71%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-18.55%
EBIT growth 3Y34.22%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.91%
EBIT Next Year100.62%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y56.42%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-9.06%
OCF growth 1Y60.08%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-3.24%
FOSTER (LB) CO-A / FSTR FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for FOSTER (LB) CO-A?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FSTR.
Can you provide the valuation status for FOSTER (LB) CO-A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to FOSTER (LB) CO-A (FSTR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of FSTR stock?
FOSTER (LB) CO-A (FSTR) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for FSTR stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FOSTER (LB) CO-A (FSTR) is expected to decline by -70.34% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for FSTR stock?
The dividend rating of FOSTER (LB) CO-A (FSTR) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.