LB Foster Company (FSTR)vsUnion Pacific Corporation (UNP)
FSTR
LB Foster Company
$41.42
-2.54%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $434.14M
UNP
Union Pacific Corporation
$272.32
-1.93%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $155.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Union Pacific Corporation generates 4284% more annual revenue ($24.70B vs $563.36M). UNP leads profitability with a 29.2% profit margin vs 2.0%. FSTR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.35. UNP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
FSTR
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
UNP
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-15.5%
Fair Value
$27.31
Current Price
$41.42
$14.11 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for UNP.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 23.9% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.4%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.4% — below average capital efficiency
2.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.7%
Trading at 8.7x book value
3.2% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FSTR
The strongest argument for FSTR centers on PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 23.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.35 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : UNP
The strongest argument for UNP centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.2% and operating margin at 40.4%.
Bear Case : FSTR
The primary concerns for FSTR are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 40.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : UNP
The primary concerns for UNP are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.62 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FSTR profiles as a growth stock while UNP is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FSTR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
FSTR is growing revenue faster at 23.9% — sustainability is the question.
UNP generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
UNP scores higher overall (60/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 29.2% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
LB Foster Company
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.
Visit Website →Union Pacific Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · RAILROADS · USA
The Union Pacific Corporation (Union Pacific) is a publicly traded railroad holding company. It was incorporated in Utah in 1969 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. It is the parent company of the current, Delaware-registered, form of the Union Pacific Railroad.
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