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

NASDAQ:FSTR • US3500601097

30.15 USD
-1.14 (-3.64%)
At close: Feb 23, 2026
30.15 USD
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After Hours: 2/23/2026, 8:00:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

Overall FSTR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated FSTR against 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. FSTR scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. FSTR has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • Of the past 5 years FSTR 4 years were profitable.
  • The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: FSTR reported negative operating cash flow in multiple 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50M -100M

1.2 Ratios

  • FSTR has a worse Return On Assets (1.46%) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
  • FSTR's Return On Equity of 2.80% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FSTR is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.95%, FSTR is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.77% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FSTR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.59%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.17%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (3.59%) for FSTR is below the current ROIC(4.95%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
FSTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFSTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

1.3 Margins

  • With a Profit Margin value of 0.96%, FSTR is not doing good in the industry: 63.08% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FSTR has grown nicely.
  • FSTR has a Operating Margin of 3.26%. This is in the lower half of the industry: FSTR underperforms 67.69% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FSTR has declined.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 21.84%, FSTR is doing worse than 68.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FSTR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
FSTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFSTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), FSTR is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for FSTR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • FSTR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • FSTR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
FSTR Yearly Shares OutstandingFSTR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.94 indicates that FSTR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • FSTR has a Altman-Z score of 3.94. This is in the better half of the industry: FSTR outperforms 67.69% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of FSTR is 2.12, which is a good value as it means it would take FSTR, 2.12 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • FSTR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.12. This is in the better half of the industry: FSTR outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that FSTR is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • FSTR has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.33) than 60.77% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 2.12
Altman-Z 3.94
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC9.52%
FSTR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFSTR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

  • FSTR has a Current Ratio of 2.21. This indicates that FSTR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • FSTR's Current ratio of 2.21 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FSTR outperforms 54.62% of its industry peers.
  • FSTR has a Quick Ratio of 1.21. This is a normal value and indicates that FSTR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • FSTR's Quick ratio of 1.21 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FSTR outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.21
Quick Ratio 1.21
FSTR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFSTR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 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 negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -84.32%.
  • FSTR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 20.23% yearly.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -5.51% in the past 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -19.39% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
  • Based on estimates for the next years, FSTR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.39% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-71.85%
EPS Next 2Y-32.65%
EPS Next 3Y-19.39%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.32%
Revenue Next 2Y2.07%
Revenue Next 3Y2.39%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M
FSTR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFSTR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • FSTR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 49.43.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FSTR is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 68.46% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.64. FSTR is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.33, FSTR is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FSTR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FSTR to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.75), we can say FSTR is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 49.43
Fwd PE 16.33
FSTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFSTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 71.54% 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 cheaply inside the industry as 93.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.3
EV/EBITDA 12.86
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 -19.39% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.44
EPS Next 2Y-32.65%
EPS Next 3Y-19.39%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • FSTR does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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FOSTER (LB) CO-A

NASDAQ:FSTR (2/23/2026, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 30.15 0 (0%)

30.15

-1.14 (-3.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)11-03
Earnings (Next)03-03
Inst Owners78.22%
Inst Owner Change-1.23%
Ins Owners5.25%
Ins Owner Change-2.54%
Market Cap313.26M
Revenue(TTM)507.82M
Net Income(TTM)4.89M
Analysts82.5
Price Target30.09 (-0.2%)
Short Float %1.65%
Short Ratio7.03
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)5.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)15.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 49.43
Fwd PE 16.33
P/S 0.62
P/FCF 11.3
P/OCF 8.3
P/B 1.79
P/tB 2.42
EV/EBITDA 12.86
EPS(TTM)0.61
EY2.02%
EPS(NY)1.85
Fwd EY6.12%
FCF(TTM)2.67
FCFY8.85%
OCF(TTM)3.63
OCFY12.05%
SpS48.88
BVpS16.82
TBVpS12.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.44
Graham Number15.2
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.94
F-Score5
WACC9.52%
ROIC/WACC0.52
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-71.85%
EPS Next 2Y-32.65%
EPS Next 3Y-19.39%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.51%
Revenue growth 3Y1.1%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.95%
Sales Q2Q%0.6%
Revenue Next Year0.32%
Revenue Next 2Y2.07%
Revenue Next 3Y2.39%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-18.55%
EBIT growth 3Y34.22%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.91%
EBIT Next Year97.47%
EBIT Next 3Y31.71%
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.


What is the valuation status of FOSTER (LB) CO-A (FSTR) stock?

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.


What is the valuation of FOSTER (LB) CO-A based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FOSTER (LB) CO-A (FSTR) is 49.43 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.79.


What is the expected EPS growth for FOSTER (LB) CO-A (FSTR) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FOSTER (LB) CO-A (FSTR) is expected to decline by -71.85% in the next year.