FSTR
LB Foster Company
NASDAQ: FSTR · INDUSTRIALS · RAILROADS
$40.92
-2.54% today
Updated 2026-06-03
Market cap
$434.14M
P/E ratio
40.30
P/S ratio
0.77x
EPS (TTM)
$1.03
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$19 – $43
Volume
0.1M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
55
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
4.7
Growth
C8.0
Quality
A4.5
Profitability
C5.3
Valuation
C+5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
3.5
Altman Z-Score
Safe zone
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$36.50
-10.80%
12-Month target
$16.56
-59.53%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$27.31
Margin of safety
-15.49%
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Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Altman Z 3.54 — safe zone
+ Revenue growth 23.90% QoQ
+ Debt/equity 0.48x — low leverage
Risks
- Thin margins at 1.98%
- Negative free cash flow $-13.40M
- 15.49% above intrinsic value
- P/E 40.30x — expensive valuation
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $497.50M | $543.74M | $530.76M | $540.01M | $563.36M |
| Net income | $-45.56M | $1.46M | $42.95M | $7.54M | $1.50M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $1.03 |
| Free cash flow | $-18.21M | $32.44M | $12.84M | $25.20M | $-13.40M |
| Profit margin | -9.16% | 0.27% | 8.09% | 1.40% | 1.98% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-22 | THALMAN, WILLIAM M | Sale | 1,178 | $38.11 |
| 2026-05-22 | ROLLI, SARA FAY | Sale | 352 | $38.11 |
| 2026-05-22 | REILLY, SEAN M | Sale | 425 | $38.11 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
LB Foster Company trades at $40.92. representing a P/E of 40.30x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 55/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 3.54, it sits in the safe zone. TTM revenue stands at $563.36M. with profit margins at 1.98%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $27.31.
Frequently asked questions
What is LB Foster Company's stock price?
LB Foster Company (FSTR) trades at $40.92, on a P/E of 40.3x and a P/S of 0.8x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is LB Foster Company overvalued?
LB Foster Company carries a Smart Value Score of 55/100 (Grade C+), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. On valuation specifically, our conservative DCF puts intrinsic value at $27.31 against the $40.92 price, so on cash flow terms the market is paying a premium for LB Foster Company's growth. The Hold rating reflects that growth and quality, while the DCF flags that the price already assumes a lot.
What is the price target of LB Foster Company (FSTR)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $36.50, about 10.8% below the current $40.92. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of LB Foster Company (FSTR)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $27.31, a -15.5% margin of safety versus today's $40.92. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A negative reading means the price is running ahead of that conservative estimate, leaving little downside cushion if growth slows.
What is LB Foster Company's revenue?
LB Foster Company's trailing twelve-month revenue is $563.36M. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
LB Foster Company's Altman Z-Score is 3.54, which places it in the safe zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorINDUSTRIALS
IndustryRAILROADS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.77x
ROE6.42%
Beta1.16
50D MA$34.19
200D MA$29.41
Shares out0.01B
Float0.01B
Short ratio—
Avg volume0.1M
Performance
1 week+0.00%
1 month+3.21%
3 months+52.06%
YTD+53.69%
1 year—
3 years—
5 years—