Landstar System, Inc.

Landstar System, Inc.

143.34
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-2.30
(-1.58%)
4.72EPS
35.76P/E
5.68BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of September 30, 2026, Landstar System, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 5.68B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 5.49B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap5.68B
Enterprise Value5.49B

Important Dates

Landstar System, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for January 27, 2027.

Earnings Date1/27/2027

Share Statistics

As of September 30, 2026, Landstar System, Inc. has 33.71M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding33.71M

Valuation Ratios

As of September 30, 2026, Landstar System, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 35.76. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.08, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 6.85.

PE Ratio35.76
PS Ratio1.08
PB Ratio6.85
P/TBV Ratio7.14
P/FCF Ratio36.39
P/OCF Ratio33.46

Enterprise Valuation

As of September 30, 2026, Landstar System, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 21.43 - 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 1.04 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 25.57 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Landstar System, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 34.80, 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 5.49B versus a market cap of 5.68B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales1.04
EV / EBITDA21.43
EV / EBIT25.57
EV / FCF34.80

Financial Position

As of September 30, 2026, Landstar System, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 1.79, meaning it holds 1.8x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities.

Current Ratio1.79
Quick Ratio1.73
Debt / Equity18.24
Debt / EBITDA0.59

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Landstar System, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 18.66, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 16.39 - 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 9.24, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 16.08, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 3.84M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 1,378.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Return on Equity (ROE)18.66
Return on Assets (ROA)9.24
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)16.39
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)16.08
Revenue Per Employee3.84M
Employee Count1,378.00

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Landstar System, Inc. recorded 52.25M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 24.57, 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 212.62M, leaving 160.38M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax52.25M
Effective Tax Rate24.57

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on November 6, 2026, Landstar System, Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 12.04% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 166.65, while the 200-day moving average is 176.61.

52-Week Price Change12.04%
50-Day Moving Average166.65
200-Day Moving Average176.61

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Landstar System, Inc. generated 5.29B in revenue and converted that into 160.38M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 4.72. EBITDA reached 255.95M, while operating income came in at 205.61M.

Revenue5.29B
Gross Profit708.27M
Operating Income205.61M
Pretax Income212.62M
Net Income160.38M
EBITDA255.95M
EBIT214.56M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)4.72

Balance Sheet

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As of September 30, 2026, Landstar System, Inc. holds 351.00M in cash and equivalents against 151.38M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -228.61M. Total book value stands at 830.00M, with working capital of 605.77M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents351.00M
Total Debt151.38M
Net Debt-228.61M
Equity (Book Value)830.00M
Book Value Per Share24.62
Working Capital605.77M

Cash Flow

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Landstar System, Inc. produced 171.43M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026. After subtracting -13.82M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 157.62M - equivalent to 4.63 per share.

Operating Cash Flow171.43M
Capital Expenditures-13.82M
Free Cash Flow157.62M
FCF Per Share4.63

Margins

Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Landstar System, Inc. posted a gross margin of 13.39, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 3.89 and net profit margin of 3.03 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin13.39
Operating Margin3.89
Pretax Margin4.02
Profit Margin3.03
EBITDA Margin4.84

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Landstar System, Inc. paid dividends of 3.64 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 77.24 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 2.75, 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 4.18, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Landstar System, Inc. shareholders.

Dividend Per Share3.64
Payout Ratio77.24
Shareholder Yield4.18
FCF Yield2.75

Stock Splits

Landstar System, Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on January 10, 2005 with a 1:2 split ratio.

Last Split Date1/10/2005
Split Ratio1:2

Scores

As of September 30, 2026, Landstar System, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 9.59, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score9.59