LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LSTR • US5150981018

157.57 USD
+13.24 (+9.17%)
Last: Feb 26, 2026, 02:27 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

LSTR gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. LSTR has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. LSTR is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year LSTR was profitable.
  • In the past year LSTR had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years LSTR has been profitable.
  • LSTR had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
LSTR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLSTR 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 2025 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • LSTR has a better Return On Assets (8.26%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.44%, LSTR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.81% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LSTR has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.76%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LSTR outperforms 95.24% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LSTR is significantly above the industry average of 7.34%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.26%
ROE 15.44%
ROIC 14.76%
ROA(3y)10.84%
ROA(5y)14.69%
ROE(3y)20.49%
ROE(5y)30.86%
ROIC(3y)17.42%
ROIC(5y)24.83%
LSTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLSTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.86%, LSTR is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LSTR has declined.
  • LSTR has a Operating Margin of 4.38%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LSTR outperforms 52.38% of its industry peers.
  • LSTR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 14.25%, LSTR is not doing good in the industry: 76.19% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LSTR has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.38%
PM (TTM) 2.86%
GM 14.25%
OM growth 3Y-20.46%
OM growth 5Y-10.85%
PM growth 3Y-25.27%
PM growth 5Y-12.24%
GM growth 3Y1.46%
GM growth 5Y-0.34%
LSTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLSTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LSTR is creating some value.
  • LSTR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • LSTR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, LSTR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
LSTR Yearly Shares OutstandingLSTR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
LSTR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLSTR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 10.02 indicates that LSTR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • LSTR has a better Altman-Z score (10.02) than 90.48% of its industry peers.
  • LSTR has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.63. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.63 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of LSTR (0.63) is better than 95.24% of its industry peers.
  • LSTR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.11, LSTR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 0.63
Altman-Z 10.02
ROIC/WACC1.35
WACC10.97%
LSTR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLSTR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

  • LSTR has a Current Ratio of 2.01. This indicates that LSTR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • LSTR has a better Current ratio (2.01) than 88.10% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.01 indicates that LSTR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • LSTR's Quick ratio of 2.01 is amongst the best of the industry. LSTR outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.01
Quick Ratio 2.01
LSTR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLSTR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for LSTR have decreased strongly by -28.08% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, LSTR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -5.76% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, LSTR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.58% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, LSTR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.84% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.08%
EPS 3Y-30.35%
EPS 5Y-5.76%
EPS Q2Q%-46.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.58%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.85%
Revenue growth 5Y2.84%
Sales Q2Q%-2.88%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, LSTR will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 24.96% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, LSTR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.41% on average per year.
EPS Next Y37.47%
EPS Next 2Y31.5%
EPS Next 3Y26.4%
EPS Next 5Y24.96%
Revenue Next Year4.45%
Revenue Next 2Y6.73%
Revenue Next 3Y6.36%
Revenue Next 5Y7.41%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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.
LSTR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLSTR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2B 4B 6B
LSTR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLSTR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 39.69, which means the current valuation is very expensive for LSTR.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LSTR is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • LSTR is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.05, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 28.87, which means the current valuation is very expensive for LSTR.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LSTR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LSTR is cheaper than 61.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • LSTR is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.69
Fwd PE 28.87
LSTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLSTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LSTR is valued a bit more expensive than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LSTR indicates a rather cheap valuation: LSTR is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.09
EV/EBITDA 17.4
LSTR Per share dataLSTR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • LSTR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • LSTR's earnings are expected to grow with 26.40% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y31.5%
EPS Next 3Y26.4%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • LSTR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.07%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.67, LSTR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 1.07, LSTR pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.07%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of LSTR grows each year by 37.07%, which is quite nice.
  • LSTR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • LSTR has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.07%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
LSTR Yearly Dividends per shareLSTR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • LSTR pays out 90.21% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of LSTR is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP90.21%
EPS Next 2Y31.5%
EPS Next 3Y26.4%
LSTR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLSTR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
LSTR Dividend Payout.LSTR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LSTR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC

NASDAQ:LSTR (2/26/2026, 2:27:00 PM)

157.57

+13.24 (+9.17%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)01-21
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners107.06%
Inst Owner Change15.59%
Ins Owners0.74%
Ins Owner Change2.19%
Market Cap5.37B
Revenue(TTM)4.76B
Net Income(TTM)137.26M
Analysts67.5
Price Target153.69 (-2.46%)
Short Float %2.95%
Short Ratio1.86
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.07%
Yearly Dividend3.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.07%
DP90.21%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date02-18
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.02%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.56%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.48%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.42%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.14%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.48%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.34%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.44%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.77%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.92%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.43%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.3%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.72%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.13%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.25%
PT rev (1m)10.65%
PT rev (3m)14.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)8.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.86%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.95%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.69
Fwd PE 28.87
P/S 1.12
P/FCF 27.09
P/OCF 25.26
P/B 6.04
P/tB 6.28
EV/EBITDA 17.4
EPS(TTM)3.97
EY2.52%
EPS(NY)5.46
Fwd EY3.46%
FCF(TTM)5.82
FCFY3.69%
OCF(TTM)6.24
OCFY3.96%
SpS140.72
BVpS26.09
TBVpS25.09
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number48.28
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.26%
ROE 15.44%
ROCE 20.12%
ROIC 14.76%
ROICexc 24.52%
ROICexgc 25.86%
OM 4.38%
PM (TTM) 2.86%
GM 14.25%
FCFM 4.13%
ROA(3y)10.84%
ROA(5y)14.69%
ROE(3y)20.49%
ROE(5y)30.86%
ROIC(3y)17.42%
ROIC(5y)24.83%
ROICexc(3y)32.25%
ROICexc(5y)39.6%
ROICexgc(3y)34.47%
ROICexgc(5y)42.01%
ROCE(3y)23.97%
ROCE(5y)34.99%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-23.44%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.61%
ROICexc growth 3Y-23.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.56%
OM growth 3Y-20.46%
OM growth 5Y-10.85%
PM growth 3Y-25.27%
PM growth 5Y-12.24%
GM growth 3Y1.46%
GM growth 5Y-0.34%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover2.88
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 0.63
Debt/EBITDA 0.37
Cap/Depr 29.65%
Cap/Sales 0.3%
Interest Coverage 4.28
Cash Conversion 82.2%
Profit Quality 144.31%
Current Ratio 2.01
Quick Ratio 2.01
Altman-Z 10.02
F-Score7
WACC10.97%
ROIC/WACC1.35
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.08%
EPS 3Y-30.35%
EPS 5Y-5.76%
EPS Q2Q%-46.56%
EPS Next Y37.47%
EPS Next 2Y31.5%
EPS Next 3Y26.4%
EPS Next 5Y24.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.58%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.85%
Revenue growth 5Y2.84%
Sales Q2Q%-2.88%
Revenue Next Year4.45%
Revenue Next 2Y6.73%
Revenue Next 3Y6.36%
Revenue Next 5Y7.41%
EBIT growth 1Y-21%
EBIT growth 3Y-31.48%
EBIT growth 5Y-8.32%
EBIT Next Year45.32%
EBIT Next 3Y29.84%
EBIT Next 5Y22.8%
FCF growth 1Y-29.45%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-32.6%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC / LSTR FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for LSTR stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LSTR.


What is the valuation status for LSTR stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of LSTR stock?

LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) is 39.69 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.04.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LSTR stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) is expected to grow by 37.47% in the next year.