LB Foster Company (FSTR) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
LB Foster Company stock (FSTR) is currently trading at $28.04. LB Foster Company PE ratio is 40.74. LB Foster Company PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.54. Analyst consensus price target for FSTR is $32.50. WallStSmart rates FSTR as Hold.
- FSTR PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- FSTR PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- FSTR intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- FSTR fair value vs current price
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- LB Foster Company financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- FSTR Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- FSTR analyst price target and Smart Rating
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FSTR Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · LB Foster Company (FSTR)
FSTR trades 572% above its Graham fair value of $4.69, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
LB Foster Company (FSTR) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
LB Foster Company (FSTR) Key Strengths (5)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
80.33% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Trading at 1.65x book value, attractively priced
Strong revenue growth at 25.10% annually
Supporting Valuation Data
LB Foster Company (FSTR) Areas to Watch (5)
Earnings declining -87.80%, profits shrinking
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Supporting Valuation Data
LB Foster Company (FSTR) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 55/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.2/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 1.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.18), Price/Sales (0.54), Price/Book (1.65) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 25.10%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at -87.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 4.18%, Operating Margin at 6.25%, Profit Margin at 1.40%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 4.18% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 25.10% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Price/Sales) and negatives (EPS Growth, Return on Equity). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
FSTR Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
FSTR's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.54x sits near its historical average of 0.62x (35th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 61% below its historical high of 1.38x set in Dec 2007, and 218% above its historical low of 0.17x in Jul 2016. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.6x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for LB Foster Company (FSTR) · INDUSTRIALS › RAILROADS
The Big Picture
LB Foster Company is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 540M with 25% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 140.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 25% YoY, reaching 540M. This pace significantly outperforms most RAILROADS peers.
ROE of 418.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Earnings fell 88% YoY while revenue grew 25%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can LB Foster Company maintain 25%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Debt management: total debt of 84M is significantly higher than cash (4M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor RAILROADS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact LB Foster Company.
Bottom Line
LB Foster Company offers an attractive blend of growth (25% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About LB Foster Company(FSTR)
NASDAQ
INDUSTRIALS
RAILROADS
USA
LB Foster Company provides products and services for the rail industry and solutions to support critical infrastructure projects globally. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.