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Landstar System Inc (LSTR)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: LSTR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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
17 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $140.54
1 Year Target Price $140.54
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 16 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -18.46% | Avg. Invested days 24 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.59B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 27.8 | 1Y Target Price 140.54 |
Price to earnings Ratio 27.8 | 1Y Target Price 140.54 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 17 | Beta 0.86 | 52 Weeks Range 123.05 - 192.58 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 123.05 - 192.58 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.12% | Basic EPS (TTM) 4.76 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
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Profitability
Profit Margin 3.5% | Operating Margin (TTM) 4.63% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 7.75% | Return on Equity (TTM) 17.47% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 27.8 | Forward PE 27.47 | Enterprise Value 4285075580 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.95 |
Enterprise Value 4285075580 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.95 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.9 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.87 | Shares Outstanding 34653500 | Shares Floating 34340268 |
Shares Outstanding 34653500 | Shares Floating 34340268 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.05 | Percent Institutions 106.74 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Landstar System Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Landstar System Inc. was founded in 1968 as a subsidiary of Ryder System. It evolved into a holding company for independent businesses, primarily focused on transportation and logistics. It was spun off in 1988 and further restructured in the 1990s to its current agent-based model.
Core Business Areas
- Transportation Services: Landstar facilitates transportation services through a network of independent commission sales agents (BCOs) and third-party capacity providers. This includes truckload transportation, less-than-truckload (LTL), air cargo, and intermodal transport.
Leadership and Structure
Landstar's leadership team includes its CEO, CFO, and other key executives. The company operates with a decentralized structure, relying heavily on its network of independent agents.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Truckload Transportation: This is Landstar's primary service, focusing on full truckload shipments across North America. Competitors include JB Hunt, Schneider National, and Knight-Swift Transportation.
- Less-Than-Truckload (LTL): Landstar offers LTL services, consolidating smaller shipments into larger loads. Competitors include FedEx Freight, XPO Logistics, and Old Dominion Freight Line.
- Specialized Transportation: Landstar offers specialized transportation services for oversized, overweight, or high-value cargo. Competitors include Bennett Motor Express and ATS Specialized.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The transportation and logistics industry is highly competitive and cyclical, influenced by economic conditions, fuel prices, and regulations. It is experiencing growth from e-commerce and supply chain disruptions.
Positioning
Landstar is a major player in the truckload transportation market, known for its asset-light business model and extensive network of independent agents. This provides flexibility and scalability.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The US Trucking market size is expected to reach $897.5 billion in 2024. Landstar's asset-light model allows it to capture a significant share of this market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Asset-light business model
- Extensive network of independent agents
- Strong relationships with shippers
- Financial stability
Weaknesses
- Reliance on independent agents
- Exposure to economic cycles
- Fuel price volatility
- Dependence on key customers
Opportunities
- Growth in e-commerce
- Expansion into new markets
- Technological advancements
- Increasing outsourcing of logistics
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Regulatory changes
- Driver shortage
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- JBHT
- SNDR
- KNX
- ODFL
Competitive Landscape
Landstar's asset-light model differentiates it from asset-based carriers like JB Hunt and Schneider National. This provides flexibility but may limit control.
Major Acquisitions
Premier Logistics
- Year: 2015
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 37
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Landstar's service offerings and customer base.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth analysis not available without real-time API access.
Future Projections: Future growth projections not available without real-time API access.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives data unavailable without real-time API access.
Summary
Landstar Systems Inc. is a well-established company with a strong asset-light business model that provides flexibility and scalability. Its reliance on independent agents presents both opportunities and challenges. Economic downturns and competition are key threats to consider. Long term the company has a strong presence with opportunity for expansion.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Market Research Reports
- Industry Publications
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market share data is approximate.
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.
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About Landstar System Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Jacksonville, FL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1993-03-05 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Frank A. Lonegro | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Integrated Freight & Logistics | Full time employees 1441 | Website https://www.landstar.com |
Full time employees 1441 | Website https://www.landstar.com | ||
Landstar System, Inc. provides integrated transportation management solutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally. It operates through two segments: Transportation Logistics and Insurance. The Transportation Logistics segment offers a range of transportation services, including truckload and less-than-truckload transportation, rail intermodal, air cargo, ocean cargo, expedited ground and air delivery of time-critical freight, heavy-haul/specialized, U.S.-Canada and U.S.-Mexico cross-border, intra-Mexico, intra-Canada, project cargo, and customs brokerage, as well as offers transportation services to other transportation companies, such as third party logistics and less-than-truckload services. It provides truck services through dry and specialty vans of various sizes, unsided/platform trailers, temperature-controlled vans, and containers; rail intermodal services through contracts with domestic and Canadian railroads, certain short-line railroads, and asset-based intermodal equipment; and domestic and international air and ocean services. This segment serves the automotive parts and assemblies, consumer durables, building products, metals, chemicals, foodstuffs, heavy machinery, retail, electronics, and military equipment industries. The Insurance segment provides risk and claims management services; and reinsures risks of the company's independent contractors. It markets its services through independent commission sales agents and third-party capacity providers. The company was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.
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