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LB Foster Company (FSTR)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: FSTR (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $28
1 Year Target Price $28
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 96.34% | Avg. Invested days 50 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  4.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 284.02M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 8.12 | 1Y Target Price 28 |
Price to earnings Ratio 8.12 | 1Y Target Price 28 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.98 | 52 Weeks Range 17.16 - 29.77 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 17.16 - 29.77 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.3 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-11 | When - | Estimate 0.59 | Actual 0.27 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 7.19% | Operating Margin (TTM) 6.29% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.46% | Return on Equity (TTM) 22.51% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 8.12 | Forward PE 15.31 | Enterprise Value 381236904 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.56 |
Enterprise Value 381236904 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.56 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.75 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.3 | Shares Outstanding 10597700 | Shares Floating 8535586 |
Shares Outstanding 10597700 | Shares Floating 8535586 | ||
Percent Insiders 5.72 | Percent Institutions 78.05 |
Upturn AI SWOT
LB Foster Company
Company Overview
History and Background
LB Foster Company was founded in 1902. Initially focused on distributing rail and trackwork materials, it has evolved into a diversified manufacturer and distributor of products for the rail, construction, and energy industries.
Core Business Areas
- Rail Technologies and Services: Provides friction management solutions, track fasteners, railway wheels, and related services for freight and passenger rail. It also provides trackwork materials and specialty services to railroads and transit authorities.
- Construction Products: Manufactures and distributes piling products, precast concrete buildings, bridge decking, and related construction materials for infrastructure and commercial projects.
- Energy Products: Provides threaded and coated pipe and related services to the energy industry, primarily for the water well and oil and gas markets.
Leadership and Structure
Robert P. Bauer serves as the President and CEO. The company is structured with executive leadership overseeing each of its core business segments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Friction Management Products: Friction management solutions for railroads to improve rail wear and energy efficiency. Competitors include Whitmore Rail, Kelsan Technologies.
- Piling Products: Steel piling products used in foundations and earth retention. Competitors include Nucor Skyline, Gerdau.
- Precast Concrete Buildings: Durable and customizable precast concrete buildings for various applications. Competitors include Tindall Corporation, Oldcastle Infrastructure.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industries LB Foster operates in are influenced by infrastructure spending, rail traffic volumes, energy market dynamics, and construction activity.
Positioning
LB Foster is positioned as a solutions provider within its target markets, offering specialized products and services. Its competitive advantage lies in its breadth of product offerings and established customer relationships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The combined TAM for LB Foster's core segments is estimated to be billions of dollars. LB Foster is positioned to capture a portion of this market through its diverse product portfolio and strategic partnerships.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified product portfolio
- Established customer relationships
- Strong engineering capabilities
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical industries
- Dependence on infrastructure spending
- Smaller market capitalization compared to major competitors
- Supply chain vulnerabilities
Opportunities
- Increased infrastructure spending
- Growing demand for rail transportation
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Acquisition opportunities
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Fluctuations in commodity prices
- Increased competition
- Regulatory changes
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- GWR
- NUE
- CMC
Competitive Landscape
LB Foster competes with larger, more diversified companies. Its competitive advantage lies in its specialized products and customer service.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth trends have been influenced by economic cycles and industry-specific factors.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by infrastructure investments and expansion into new markets.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include strategic acquisitions and investments in new technologies.
Summary
LB Foster is a diversified manufacturer and distributor with strengths in its product portfolio and customer relationships. However, it faces challenges due to its exposure to cyclical industries and dependence on infrastructure spending. Strategic acquisitions and expansion into new markets present opportunities for future growth.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company website
- Industry reports
- Financial news sources
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About LB Foster Company
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Pittsburgh, PA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26 | President, CEO & Director Mr. John F. Kasel | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Railroads | Full time employees 1057 | Website https://www.lbfoster.com |
Full time employees 1057 | Website https://www.lbfoster.com | ||
L.B. Foster Company provides engineered and manufactured products and services for building and supporting infrastructure in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Rail, Technologies, and Services; and Infrastructure Solutions. The Rail, Technologies, and Services segment offers new rail to passenger and short line freight railroads, industrial companies, and rail contractors, as well as used rails; rail accessories, such as track spikes, bolts, angle bars, tie plates, and other products; insulated rail joints and related accessories; fixation fasteners, coverboards, and special accessories; and trackwork products. This segment also provides engineered concrete railroad ties, friction management products and application systems, railroad condition monitoring systems and equipment, including wheel impact load detection systems, wayside data collection and management systems, and rockfall, flood, earthworks, and bridge strike monitoring; and aftermarket services. The Infrastructure Solutions segment manufactures precast concrete products for use as restrooms, concession stands, and protective storage buildings under the CXT brand for national, state, and municipal parks; and manufactures sounds walls, bridge beams, box culverts, septic tanks, and other custom pre-stressed and precast concrete products. This segment also provides steel bridge products; corrosion protection solutions; cuts, threads, and paints pipes; threading services for oil and gas production; and protective pipeline coating services. L.B. Foster Company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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