LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LSTR • US5150981018

162.95 USD
+5.37 (+3.41%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
162.95 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:16:07 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year LSTR was profitable.
  • LSTR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years LSTR has been profitable.
  • Of the past 5 years LSTR 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 Return On Assets of 8.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LSTR outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • LSTR has a Return On Equity of 15.44%. This is in the better half of the industry: LSTR outperforms 73.81% of its industry peers.
  • LSTR has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.76%) than 95.24% of its industry peers.
  • LSTR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.42%. This 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

  • With a Profit Margin value of 2.86%, LSTR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LSTR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of LSTR (4.38%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • LSTR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • LSTR has a worse Gross Margin (14.25%) than 76.19% of its industry peers.
  • LSTR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LSTR is still creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, LSTR has less shares outstanding
  • LSTR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • LSTR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

  • LSTR has an Altman-Z score of 10.37. This indicates that LSTR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • LSTR's Altman-Z score of 10.37 is amongst the best of the industry. LSTR outperforms 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.
  • LSTR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.11 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LSTR outperforms 73.81% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 0.63
Altman-Z 10.37
ROIC/WACC1.35
WACC10.91%
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.
  • The Current ratio of LSTR (2.01) is better 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.
  • With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.01, LSTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.76% on average over the past years.
  • LSTR shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.58%.
  • LSTR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.84% yearly.
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.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.41% on average over the next years.
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

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 41.05 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LSTR.
  • LSTR's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • LSTR is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 29.86, which means the current valuation is very expensive for LSTR.
  • 61.90% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LSTR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LSTR to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.06), we can say LSTR is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.05
Fwd PE 29.86
LSTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLSTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LSTR indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LSTR is more expensive than 61.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • LSTR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LSTR is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.02
EV/EBITDA 19.15
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.
  • The decent profitability rating of LSTR may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as LSTR's earnings are expected to grow with 26.40% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.1
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.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, LSTR's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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.
  • LSTR's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. 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 (2/27/2026, 8:16:07 PM)

After market: 162.95 0 (0%)

162.95

+5.37 (+3.41%)

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 Cap5.55B
Revenue(TTM)4.76B
Net Income(TTM)137.26M
Analysts67.5
Price Target153.69 (-5.68%)
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 41.05
Fwd PE 29.86
P/S 1.16
P/FCF 28.02
P/OCF 26.12
P/B 6.25
P/tB 6.49
EV/EBITDA 19.15
EPS(TTM)3.97
EY2.44%
EPS(NY)5.46
Fwd EY3.35%
FCF(TTM)5.82
FCFY3.57%
OCF(TTM)6.24
OCFY3.83%
SpS140.72
BVpS26.09
TBVpS25.09
PEG (NY)1.1
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 10.37
F-Score7
WACC10.91%
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 4 / 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 41.05 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.25.


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.