L.B. Foster Company

L.B. Foster Company

NNASDAQ:FSTR
39.75
USD
+0.68
(+1.74%)
1.29EPS
26.86P/E
374.29MMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of September 30, 2026, L.B. Foster Company carries a market capitalization of 374.29M, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 417.88M, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap374.29M
Enterprise Value417.88M

Important Dates

L.B. Foster Company's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for March 9, 2027.

Earnings Date3/9/2027

Share Statistics

As of September 30, 2026, L.B. Foster Company has 10.38M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding10.38M

Valuation Ratios

As of September 30, 2026, L.B. Foster Company trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 26.86. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.63, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 2.01.

PE Ratio26.86
PS Ratio0.63
PB Ratio2.01
P/TBV Ratio2.61
P/FCF Ratio7.23
P/OCF Ratio6.97

Enterprise Valuation

As of September 30, 2026, L.B. Foster Company trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 11.12 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.71 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 16.00 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. L.B. Foster Company trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 7.56, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 417.88M versus a market cap of 374.29M, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales0.71
EV / EBITDA11.12
EV / EBIT16.00
EV / FCF7.56

Financial Position

As of September 30, 2026, L.B. Foster Company maintains a current ratio of 1.89, meaning it holds 1.9x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 26.74, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 10.70 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.89
Quick Ratio1.08
Debt / Equity26.74
Debt / EBITDA1.33
Interest Coverage10.70

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, L.B. Foster Company posted a return on equity (ROE) of 7.65, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 6.35 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 4.21, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 6.42, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 493,755.67 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 1,191.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 7.24 indicates how many times L.B. Foster Company sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)7.65
Return on Assets (ROA)4.21
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)6.35
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)6.42
Revenue Per Employee493,755.67
Employee Count1,191.00
Inventory Turnover7.24

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, L.B. Foster Company recorded 9.17M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 40.03, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 22.92M, leaving 13.79M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax9.17M
Effective Tax Rate40.03

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on November 6, 2026, L.B. Foster Company's stock has gained approximately 45.60% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 36.73, while the 200-day moving average is 36.10.

52-Week Price Change45.60%
50-Day Moving Average36.73
200-Day Moving Average36.10

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, L.B. Foster Company generated 588.06M in revenue and converted that into 13.79M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 1.29. EBITDA reached 37.57M, while operating income came in at 26.11M.

Revenue588.06M
Gross Profit122.63M
Operating Income26.11M
Pretax Income22.92M
Net Income13.79M
EBITDA37.57M
EBIT26.11M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)1.29

Balance Sheet

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As of September 30, 2026, L.B. Foster Company holds 7.25M in cash and equivalents against 49.95M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 21.44M. Total book value stands at 185.91M, with working capital of 73.72M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents7.25M
Total Debt49.95M
Net Debt21.44M
Equity (Book Value)185.91M
Book Value Per Share17.92
Working Capital73.72M

Cash Flow

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L.B. Foster Company produced 53.15M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026.

Operating Cash Flow53.15M
Free Cash Flow53.15M
FCF Per Share5.17

Margins

Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, L.B. Foster Company posted a gross margin of 20.85, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 4.44 and net profit margin of 2.35 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin20.85
Operating Margin4.44
Pretax Margin3.90
Profit Margin2.35
EBITDA Margin6.39

Dividends & Yields

These figures cover the twelve months ended September 30, 2026. Free cash flow yield stands at 13.83, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 10.05, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to L.B. Foster Company shareholders.

Shareholder Yield10.05
FCF Yield13.83

Scores

As of September 30, 2026, L.B. Foster Company has an Altman Z-Score of 5.32, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score5.32