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LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:LSTR - US5150981018 - Common Stock

146.78 USD
+3.08 (+2.14%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 4:30:00 PM
146.78 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/2/2026, 4:30:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to LSTR. LSTR was compared to 42 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
LSTR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years LSTR 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 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.26%, LSTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.10% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 15.44%, LSTR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.81% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of LSTR (14.72%) is better than 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 6.82%.
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 RankSector 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%
LSTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLSTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

LSTR has a better Profit Margin (2.86%) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LSTR has declined.
LSTR has a Operating Margin (4.38%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LSTR has declined.
LSTR has a worse Gross Margin (14.25%) than 73.81% 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 RankSector 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%
LSTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLSTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LSTR is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for LSTR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LSTR has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for LSTR is higher compared to a year ago.
LSTR Yearly Shares OutstandingLSTR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 10.03 indicates that LSTR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 10.03, LSTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.63. This is amongst the best in the industry. LSTR outperforms 97.62% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that LSTR is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.11, LSTR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 0.63
Altman-Z 10.03
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC10.85%
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 200M 400M 600M 800M

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 90.48% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.01 indicates that LSTR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.01, LSTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.86% 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 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for LSTR have decreased strongly by -21.44% in the last year.
LSTR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.74% yearly.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, LSTR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.65% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-18.95%
EPS Next 2Y0.45%
EPS Next 3Y8.07%
EPS Next 5Y11.89%
Revenue Next Year-1.1%
Revenue Next 2Y2.06%
Revenue Next 3Y4.55%
Revenue Next 5Y5.65%

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 32.05 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LSTR.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LSTR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.60, LSTR is valued a bit more expensive.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.35 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LSTR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LSTR is on the same level as its industry peers.
LSTR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.23.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.05
Fwd PE 26.35
LSTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLSTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LSTR is on the same level as its industry peers.
83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LSTR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.45
EV/EBITDA 17.48
LSTR Per share dataLSTR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of LSTR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y0.45%
EPS Next 3Y8.07%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LSTR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.11%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.74, LSTR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, LSTR's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.11%

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.
LSTR's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP90.21%
EPS Next 2Y0.45%
EPS Next 3Y8.07%
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 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
LSTR Dividend Payout.LSTR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LSTR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC

NASDAQ:LSTR (1/2/2026, 4:30:00 PM)

After market: 146.78 0 (0%)

146.78

+3.08 (+2.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Inst Owners106.7%
Inst Owner Change-1.42%
Ins Owners0.74%
Ins Owner Change0.22%
Market Cap5.04B
Revenue(TTM)4.79B
Net Income(TTM)137.26M
Analysts56.36
Price Target137.12 (-6.58%)
Short Float %3.41%
Short Ratio2.55
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.11%
Yearly Dividend3.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.07%
DP90.21%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date01-06 2026-01-06 (2)
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)2.54%
PT rev (3m)-3.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.05
Fwd PE 26.35
P/S 1.05
P/FCF 25.45
P/OCF 23.72
P/B 5.67
P/tB 5.9
EV/EBITDA 17.48
EPS(TTM)4.58
EY3.12%
EPS(NY)5.57
Fwd EY3.79%
FCF(TTM)5.77
FCFY3.93%
OCF(TTM)6.19
OCFY4.22%
SpS139.58
BVpS25.88
TBVpS24.89
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number51.64
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 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 10.03
F-Score5
WACC10.85%
ROIC/WACC1.36
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-18.95%
EPS Next 2Y0.45%
EPS Next 3Y8.07%
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-1.1%
Revenue Next 2Y2.06%
Revenue Next 3Y4.55%
Revenue Next 5Y5.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-21%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.04%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.59%
EBIT Next Year1.57%
EBIT Next 3Y11.7%
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 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 7 / 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 32.05 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.67.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LSTR stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) is expected to decline by -18.95% in the next year.