LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LSTR • US5150981018

153.14 USD
+3.08 (+2.05%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
153.14 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:00:01 PM
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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. While LSTR has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. 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

  • LSTR had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year LSTR had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • 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

  • The Return On Assets of LSTR (8.26%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • 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 (14.76%) is better 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 7.38%.
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

  • LSTR has a Profit Margin (2.86%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 14.25%, LSTR is doing worse than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LSTR is still creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for LSTR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for LSTR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for LSTR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 10.25. This indicates that LSTR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • LSTR's Altman-Z score of 10.25 is amongst the best of the industry. LSTR outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of LSTR is 0.63, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LSTR, only 0.63 years of fcf income to pay off 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.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of LSTR (0.11) is better than 73.81% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 0.63
Altman-Z 10.25
ROIC/WACC1.32
WACC11.19%
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 Current ratio of 2.01. This is amongst the best in the industry. LSTR outperforms 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.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.76% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -1.58% in the past 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

  • LSTR is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 24.96% yearly.
  • 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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 38.57, 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.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LSTR to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.99), we can say LSTR is valued slightly more expensively.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.06, LSTR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • 61.90% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LSTR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • LSTR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.06.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.57
Fwd PE 28.06
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

  • 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.
  • 85.71% 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 26.33
EV/EBITDA 18.56
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.
  • LSTR's earnings are expected to grow with 26.40% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.03
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%.
  • LSTR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.67.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 1.07, LSTR pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
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 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
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 (2/20/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 153.14 0 (0%)

153.14

+3.08 (+2.05%)

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 Cap5.22B
Revenue(TTM)4.76B
Net Income(TTM)137.26M
Analysts67.5
Price Target153.69 (0.36%)
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 38.57
Fwd PE 28.06
P/S 1.09
P/FCF 26.33
P/OCF 24.55
P/B 5.87
P/tB 6.1
EV/EBITDA 18.56
EPS(TTM)3.97
EY2.59%
EPS(NY)5.46
Fwd EY3.56%
FCF(TTM)5.82
FCFY3.8%
OCF(TTM)6.24
OCFY4.07%
SpS140.72
BVpS26.09
TBVpS25.09
PEG (NY)1.03
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 10.25
F-Score7
WACC11.19%
ROIC/WACC1.32
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 38.57 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.87.


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.