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Landstar System Inc (LSTR)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: 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 $140.31
1 Year Target Price $140.31
| 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 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.35B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 26.27 | 1Y Target Price 140.31 |
Price to earnings Ratio 26.27 | 1Y Target Price 140.31 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 17 | Beta 0.84 | 52 Weeks Range 123.05 - 192.58 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 123.05 - 192.58 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.13% | Basic EPS (TTM) 4.78 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
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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 26.27 | Forward PE 21.14 | Enterprise Value 4264283458 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.91 |
Enterprise Value 4264283458 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.91 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.89 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.79 | Shares Outstanding 34653500 | Shares Floating 34340268 |
Shares Outstanding 34653500 | Shares Floating 34340268 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.05 | Percent Institutions 106.84 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Landstar System Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Landstar System Inc. was founded in 1968 as a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier. It evolved into an asset-light, non-asset-based transportation logistics company.
Core Business Areas
- Transportation Logistics: This segment provides a range of transportation services through a network of independent owner-operators and third-party capacity providers.
- Insurance: Provides insurance services related to the transportation industry.
Leadership and Structure
Jim Gattoni is the CEO. The company operates through a decentralized network of independent agents and owner-operators.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Truckload Transportation: Landstar facilitates truckload transportation services. Competitors include JB Hunt, Schneider National, and Knight-Swift. Market share is significant but not dominant within the highly fragmented truckload market.
- Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Transportation: Though primarily focused on truckload, Landstar also offers LTL services. Competitors include FedEx Freight, XPO Logistics, and Old Dominion Freight Line. Revenue generated from this service is less than the truckload segment.
- Expedited Transportation: Landstar provides expedited freight services, ensuring timely delivery of goods. Competitors include UPS Supply Chain Solutions, C.H. Robinson, and Echo Global Logistics.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The transportation and logistics industry is currently facing volatility due to fluctuations in fuel prices, driver shortages, and economic uncertainty. Demand is influenced by consumer spending and manufacturing activity.
Positioning
Landstar is positioned as an asset-light provider, offering flexibility and scalability. Its competitive advantages lie in its large network of independent agents and owner-operators, allowing it to adjust capacity quickly.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The US freight transportation market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Landstar's position within this TAM is significant, leveraging its brokerage and capacity solutions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Asset-light business model
- Large network of independent agents and owner-operators
- Scalable capacity
- Strong relationships with customers
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Reliance on independent agents and owner-operators
- Exposure to economic cycles
- Fuel price volatility
- Dependence on third-party capacity
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Increased adoption of technology
- Growth in e-commerce
- Strategic acquisitions
Threats
- Increased competition
- Driver shortages
- Government regulations
- Economic downturns
- Rising insurance costs
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- JBHT
- SNDR
- KNX
Competitive Landscape
Landstar benefits from its asset-light model, but faces stiff competition from larger asset-based carriers and technology-driven logistics providers. Its network of independent agents can provide a competitive advantage through personalized service.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth depends on extraction from financial statements.
Future Projections: Future Projections depends on extraction from financial statements.
Recent Initiatives: Recent Initiatives depends on extraction from financial statements.
Summary
Landstar System Inc. operates a successful asset-light model providing transportation and logistics services. The independent agent network is a key strength, but the company is exposed to economic fluctuations. Keeping up with technology and managing driver capacity will be critical for future success. Monitoring competitive pricing and regulatory changes also vital.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Industry reports
- Market analysis
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data is estimated and may vary based on source and methodology.
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 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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