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LB Foster Company (FSTR)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/14/2025: 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 $29
1 Year Target Price $29
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 74.51% | Avg. Invested days 45 | 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 07/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 255.54M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 7.36 | 1Y Target Price 29 |
Price to earnings Ratio 7.36 | 1Y Target Price 29 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.96 | 52 Weeks Range 14.23 - 29.77 | Updated Date 07/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 14.23 - 29.77 | Updated Date 07/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.29 |
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 - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 7.22% | Operating Margin (TTM) -1.97% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.71% | Return on Equity (TTM) 22.93% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 7.36 | Forward PE 13.83 | Enterprise Value 355533253 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.51 |
Enterprise Value 355533253 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.51 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.71 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.71 | Shares Outstanding 10559300 | Shares Floating 8498342 |
Shares Outstanding 10559300 | Shares Floating 8498342 | ||
Percent Insiders 5.73 | Percent Institutions 76.93 |
Upturn AI SWOT
LB Foster Company
Company Overview
History and Background
LB Foster Company was founded in 1902. Initially focused on rail products, it has diversified into construction and precast concrete products. Significant milestones include acquisitions to expand product lines and market reach.
Core Business Areas
- Precast Concrete Products: Designs, manufactures, and markets precast concrete products for infrastructure, transportation, and commercial applications. These products include sound walls, modular buildings, and other structural elements.
- Rail Technologies: Supplies rail products, including friction management solutions, track components, and railway surfacing systems for railroads and transit agencies. Products include track fasteners, signal products, and specialty rail.
- Construction Products: Supplies a broad range of construction products and services including piling, bridge decking, and other infrastructure related items.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of the CEO, CFO, and other key executives overseeing different business segments. The organizational structure is a combination of functional and product-based divisions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Friction Management: Friction management products reduce wheel and rail wear, improve fuel efficiency, and reduce noise. Competitors include Kelsan Technologies and SKF. Market share data is unavailable but LB Foster is a major player. This product creates a significant source of recurring revenue.
- Precast Concrete Solutions: Precast concrete solutions include sound walls, structural components for bridges, and other infrastructure elements. Competitors include Tindall Corporation and Gate Precast. Revenue is project dependent, with market share difficult to determine.
- Track Components: Track components include rail anchors, fasteners, and other products used in rail infrastructure. Competitors include Progress Rail and Amsted Rail. L.B. Foster holds a significant share within the track components sector of the rail market.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industries served by LB Foster are driven by infrastructure spending, rail traffic volume, and construction activity. Government regulations and economic conditions significantly influence market dynamics.
Positioning
LB Foster positions itself as a provider of specialized products and solutions, focusing on niche markets within infrastructure and rail. Their competitive advantage lies in product diversity and integrated solutions.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for LB Foster's products is estimated to be several billion dollars. L.B. Foster is positioned to capture a share of this market through its rail technologies and precast concrete solutions, targeting specific segments within infrastructure and construction.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified product portfolio
- Established customer relationships
- Strong engineering capabilities
- Reputation for quality products
Weaknesses
- Cyclical dependence on infrastructure spending
- Exposure to raw material price fluctuations
- Geographic concentration of revenue
- Relatively small market capitalization
Opportunities
- Increased infrastructure investment
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of innovative products
- Strategic acquisitions
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Changes in government regulations
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- TXI
- OGE
- AGRO
Competitive Landscape
LB Foster competes on product quality, innovation, and customer service. They face competition from larger, more diversified players.
Major Acquisitions
Skratch Enterprises Ltd
- Year: 2016
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 18.5
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded product portfolio in the friction management sector.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been moderate, influenced by economic cycles and infrastructure spending.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by infrastructure projects and demand for rail products.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include product development and strategic partnerships.
Summary
LB Foster operates in cyclical industries, relying heavily on infrastructure spending. Their diversified product portfolio and established customer relationships are strengths. Weaknesses include cyclical dependence and fluctuating raw material prices. The company needs to focus on capitalizing on increasing infrastructure investment and managing supply chain disruptions.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company website
- Public filings
- Industry reports
Disclaimers:
The analysis is based on publicly available information and should not be considered 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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