141.17 USD
+2.26 (+1.63%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to LSTR. LSTR was compared to 43 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. LSTR gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. LSTR is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LSTR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LSTR had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years LSTR has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years LSTR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
LSTR has a better Return On Assets (8.26%) than 88.37% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of LSTR (15.44%) is better than 74.42% of its industry peers.
LSTR has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.72%) than 95.35% of its industry peers.
LSTR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 25.37%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.88%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (14.72%) for LSTR is well below the 3 year average (25.37%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that LSTR had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.26% | ||
| ROE | 15.44% | ||
| ROIC | 14.72% |
ROA(3y)15.93%
ROA(5y)15.61%
ROE(3y)31.86%
ROE(5y)33.52%
ROIC(3y)25.37%
ROIC(5y)26.64%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 2.86%, LSTR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.47% of the companies in the same industry.
LSTR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LSTR has a Operating Margin (4.38%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LSTR has declined.
LSTR has a Gross Margin of 14.25%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LSTR underperforms 72.09% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LSTR has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.86% | ||
| GM | 14.25% |
OM growth 3Y-12.67%
OM growth 5Y-6.77%
PM growth 3Y-11.42%
PM growth 5Y-6.15%
GM growth 3Y0.84%
GM growth 5Y-1.02%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LSTR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LSTR has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, LSTR has less shares outstanding
LSTR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 9.90 indicates that LSTR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 9.90, LSTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.70% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
LSTR's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.63 is amongst the best of the industry. LSTR outperforms 97.67% 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.11. This is in the better half of the industry: LSTR outperforms 76.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.9 |
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC11.05%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.01 indicates that LSTR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LSTR has a better Current ratio (2.01) than 90.70% of its industry peers.
LSTR has a Quick Ratio of 2.01. This indicates that LSTR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.01, LSTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.02% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.01 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LSTR have decreased strongly by -21.44% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, LSTR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.74% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.74% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.40% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.44%
EPS 3Y-17.91%
EPS 5Y-0.74%
EPS Q2Q%-13.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.74%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.59%
Revenue growth 5Y3.4%
Sales Q2Q%-0.7%
3.2 Future
LSTR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.89% yearly.
LSTR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.65% yearly.
EPS Next Y-16.89%
EPS Next 2Y1.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.15%
EPS Next 5Y11.89%
Revenue Next Year-0.81%
Revenue Next 2Y2.64%
Revenue Next 3Y4.46%
Revenue Next 5Y5.65%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.82, LSTR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LSTR is valued a bit cheaper than 65.12% of the companies in the same industry.
LSTR is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.37, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.76, LSTR is valued on the expensive side.
60.47% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LSTR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.20, LSTR is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LSTR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
83.72% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LSTR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LSTR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y1.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.15%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LSTR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.22%.
LSTR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.72.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, LSTR's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.22% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LSTR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 37.07%!
LSTR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
LSTR has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.07%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
90.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LSTR. 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 2Y1.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.15%
NASDAQ:LSTR (12/4/2025, 11:47:49 AM)
141.17
+2.26 (+1.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners107.29%
Inst Owner Change-1.42%
Ins Owners0.73%
Ins Owner Change0.22%
Market Cap4.85B
Revenue(TTM)4.79B
Net Income(TTM)137.26M
Analysts56.52
Price Target133.73 (-5.27%)
Short Float %4.13%
Short Ratio3.1
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.22% |
Yearly Dividend3.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.07%
DP90.21%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date
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)-2.29%
PT rev (3m)-6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.65%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.55%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.57%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.76 | ||
| P/S | 1.01 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.81 | ||
| P/B | 5.45 | ||
| P/tB | 5.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.84 |
EPS(TTM)4.58
EY3.24%
EPS(NY)5.7
Fwd EY4.04%
FCF(TTM)5.77
FCFY4.09%
OCF(TTM)6.19
OCFY4.38%
SpS139.58
BVpS25.88
TBVpS24.89
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number51.64
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.26% | ||
| ROE | 15.44% | ||
| ROCE | 20.12% | ||
| ROIC | 14.72% | ||
| ROICexc | 24.45% | ||
| ROICexgc | 25.79% | ||
| OM | 4.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.86% | ||
| GM | 14.25% | ||
| FCFM | 4.13% |
ROA(3y)15.93%
ROA(5y)15.61%
ROE(3y)31.86%
ROE(5y)33.52%
ROIC(3y)25.37%
ROIC(5y)26.64%
ROICexc(3y)42.89%
ROICexc(5y)41.2%
ROICexgc(3y)45.65%
ROICexgc(5y)43.73%
ROCE(3y)35.52%
ROCE(5y)37.78%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.66%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.43%
OM growth 3Y-12.67%
OM growth 5Y-6.77%
PM growth 3Y-11.42%
PM growth 5Y-6.15%
GM growth 3Y0.84%
GM growth 5Y-1.02%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover2.88
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 | 9.9 |
F-Score5
WACC11.05%
ROIC/WACC1.33
Cap/Depr(3y)48.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.51%
Profit Quality(3y)136.03%
Profit Quality(5y)113.65%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.44%
EPS 3Y-17.91%
EPS 5Y-0.74%
EPS Q2Q%-13.48%
EPS Next Y-16.89%
EPS Next 2Y1.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.15%
EPS Next 5Y11.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.74%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.59%
Revenue growth 5Y3.4%
Sales Q2Q%-0.7%
Revenue Next Year-0.81%
Revenue Next 2Y2.64%
Revenue Next 3Y4.46%
Revenue Next 5Y5.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-21%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.04%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.59%
EBIT Next Year5.22%
EBIT Next 3Y14.82%
EBIT Next 5Y12.67%
FCF growth 1Y-57.84%
FCF growth 3Y0.28%
FCF growth 5Y-2.39%
OCF growth 1Y-56.64%
OCF growth 3Y1.17%
OCF growth 5Y-1.42%
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 of LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (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 7 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) is expected to decline by -16.89% in the next year.
Is the dividend of LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 90.21%.