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

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

19.3  +0.32 (+1.69%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, FSTR scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M -100M

1.2 Ratios

FSTR has a Return On Assets of 10.62%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FSTR outperforms 80.47% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of FSTR (21.31%) is better than 84.38% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.92%, FSTR is not doing good in the industry: 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
FSTR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.59%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.67%.
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's Profit Margin of 7.22% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FSTR outperforms 59.38% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FSTR has grown nicely.
FSTR has a worse Operating Margin (2.74%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
FSTR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 22.11%, FSTR is not doing good in the industry: 69.53% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FSTR has grown nicely.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FSTR is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FSTR has less shares outstanding
FSTR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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 3.33. This indicates that FSTR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
FSTR's Altman-Z score of 3.33 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FSTR outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
FSTR has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.96. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as FSTR would need 9.96 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FSTR's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.96 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FSTR is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48 indicates that FSTR is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.48, FSTR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.48
Debt/FCF 9.96
Altman-Z 3.33
ROIC/WACC0.39
WACC10.16%
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.
FSTR has a Current ratio of 2.57. This is in the better half of the industry: FSTR outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
FSTR has a Quick Ratio of 1.29. 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 Quick ratio (1.29) which is in line with its industry peers.
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

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
Looking at the last year, FSTR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.73% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, FSTR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.95% on average per year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -28.50% 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 2.55% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-58.77%
EPS Next 2Y-28.5%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.48%
Revenue Next 2Y2.55%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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 5.56, the valuation of FSTR can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FSTR is valued cheaper than 97.66% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.29, FSTR is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.28, 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 89.84% of the companies in the same industry.
FSTR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.17.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.56
Fwd PE 9.28
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

71.09% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FSTR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
FSTR's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.6
EV/EBITDA 10.1
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 -28.50% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.27
EPS Next 2Y-28.5%
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 (6/3/2025, 1:14:35 PM)

19.3

+0.32 (+1.69%)

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-0.8%
Ins Owners6.16%
Ins Owner Change11.82%
Market Cap203.81M
Analysts82.5
Price Target29.41 (52.38%)
Short Float %1.12%
Short Ratio2.78
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)3.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)9.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)45.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.24%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.56
Fwd PE 9.28
P/S 0.4
P/FCF 24.6
P/OCF 11.1
P/B 1.19
P/tB 1.63
EV/EBITDA 10.1
EPS(TTM)3.47
EY17.98%
EPS(NY)2.08
Fwd EY10.78%
FCF(TTM)0.78
FCFY4.07%
OCF(TTM)1.74
OCFY9.01%
SpS47.75
BVpS16.17
TBVpS11.81
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.27
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 3.33
F-Score6
WACC10.16%
ROIC/WACC0.39
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-58.77%
EPS Next 2Y-28.5%
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 Year1.48%
Revenue Next 2Y2.55%
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%