LB Foster Valuation
| FSTR Stock | USD 29.56 0.26 0.87% |
At this time, the entity appears to be fairly valued. LB Foster owns a latest Real Value of $28.88 per share. The recent price of the entity is $29.56. Our model forecasts the value of LB Foster from analyzing the entity fundamentals such as Profit Margin of 0.01 %, return on asset of 0.0367, and Shares Owned By Insiders of 5.64 % as well as examining its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting LB Foster's valuation include:
Price Book 1.7135 | Enterprise Value | Enterprise Value Ebitda 13.108 | Price Sales 0.6223 | Forward PE 12.9366 |
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Please note that LB Foster's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. Calculation of the real value of LB Foster is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing LB Foster's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
The fair value of the FSTR stock is determined by what a typical buyer is willing to pay for full or partial control of LB Foster. Since LB Foster is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of FSTR Stock. However, LB Foster's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value. | Historical | Market 29.56 | Real 28.88 | Target 29.0 | Hype 29.61 | Naive 29.81 |
The intrinsic value of LB Foster's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence LB Foster's stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
Estimating the potential upside or downside of LB Foster helps investors to forecast how FSTR stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of LB Foster more accurately as focusing exclusively on LB Foster's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors: Traditionally, analysts and sophisticated investors use multiple methods for valuing a cash-flow-generating entity or its stock. For example, some money managers use LB Foster's intrinsic value based on its ongoing forecasts of LB Foster's financial statements. In contrast, other private, professional wealth advisors use a multiplier approach by looking to relative value analysis against LB Foster's closest peers.
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LB Foster Total Value Analysis
LB Foster is currently anticipated to have valuation of 380.53 M with market capitalization of 316.02 M, debt of 61.65 M, and cash on hands of 4.94 M. Please note that valuation may be misleading and is a subject to auditing or accounting errors. We encourage investors to vigilantly validate all of the LB Foster fundamentals before making equity appraisal based on enterprise value of the company| Takeover Price | Market Cap | Debt Obligations | Cash |
380.53 M | 316.02 M | 61.65 M | 4.94 M |
LB Foster Investor Information
About 79.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors. The company has price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.71. Some equities with similar Price to Book (P/B) outperform the market in the long run. LB Foster has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 0.13. The entity last dividend was issued on the 7th of September 2016. Based on the analysis of LB Foster's profitability, liquidity, and operating efficiency, LB Foster is performing exceptionally good at this time. It has a great probability to report excellent financial results in March.LB Foster Asset Utilization
The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. LB Foster has an asset utilization ratio of 158.65 percent. This connotes that the Company is making $1.59 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that LB Foster is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.LB Foster Profitability Analysis
Considering LB Foster's profitability and operating efficiency indicators, LB Foster's profitability may be sliding down. It has an above-average probability of reporting lower numbers next quarter. Profitability indicators assess LB Foster's ability to earn profits and add value for shareholders.Net Income | First Reported 1985-09-30 | Previous Quarter 2.9 M | Current Value 4.4 M | Quarterly Volatility 13.8 M |
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| Gross Profit Margin | 0.12 | 0.2 |
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For LB Foster profitability analysis, we use financial ratios and fundamental drivers that measure the ability of LB Foster to generate income relative to revenue, assets, operating costs, and current equity. These fundamental indicators attest to how well LB Foster utilizes its assets to generate profit and value for its shareholders. The profitability module also shows relationships between LB Foster's most relevant fundamental drivers. It provides multiple suggestions of what could affect the performance of LB Foster over time as well as its relative position and ranking within its peers.
LB Foster Earnings per Share Projection vs Actual
The next projected EPS of LB Foster is estimated to be 0.44125 with future projections ranging from a low of 0.4375 to a high of 0.445. LB Foster's most recent 12-month trailing earnings per share (EPS TTM) is at 0.45. Please be aware that the consensus of earnings estimates for LB Foster is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.LB Foster Earnings Estimation Breakdown
The calculation of LB Foster's earning per share is based on the data from the past 12 consecutive months, used for reporting the company's financial figures. The next projected EPS of LB Foster is estimated to be 0.44125 with the future projection ranging from a low of 0.4375 to a high of 0.445. Please be aware that this consensus of annual earnings estimates for LB Foster is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.Last Reported EPS
0.44 Lowest | Expected EPS | 0.45 Highest |
LB Foster Earnings Projection Consensus
Suppose the current estimates of LB Foster's value are higher than the current market price of the LB Foster stock. In this case, investors may conclude that LB Foster is overpriced and will exhibit bullish sentiment. On the other hand, if the present value is lower than the stock price, analysts may conclude that the market undervalues the equity. These scenarios may suggest that the market is not as efficient as it should be at the estimation time, and LB Foster's stock will quickly adjusts to the new information provided by the consensus estimate.
| Number of Analysts | Historical Accuracy | Last Reported EPS | Estimated EPS for 31st of December 2026 | Current EPS (TTM) | |
| 1 | 26.02% | 0.0 | 0.44125 | 0.45 |
LB Foster Ownership Allocation
The market capitalization of LB Foster is $316.02 Million. The majority of LB Foster outstanding shares are owned by institutions. These other corporate entities are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to shop for positions in LB Foster to benefit from reduced commissions. Hence, outside corporations are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in LB Foster. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of LB Foster as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Please take into account that even companies with profitable outlook can generate negative future returns on their equity. If the true value of the entity is less than the current market value, you may not be able generate positive returns on investment in the long run.LB Foster Profitability Analysis
The company reported the previous year's revenue of 530.76 M. Net Income was 42.84 M with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 112.06 M.About LB Foster Valuation
The stock valuation mechanism determines LB Foster's current worth on a daily basis. In general, an absolute valuation approach attempts to find the value of LB Foster based exclusively on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. As compared to an absolute model, our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of LB Foster. We calculate exposure to LB Foster's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of LB Foster's related companies.| Last Reported | Projected for Next Year | ||
| Gross Profit | 135.8 M | 69.5 M | |
| Pretax Profit Margin | 0.02 | 0.01 | |
| Operating Profit Margin | 0.03 | 0.02 | |
| Net Profit Margin | 0.09 | 0.10 | |
| Gross Profit Margin | 0.20 | 0.12 |
LB Foster Growth Indicators
Investing in growth stocks can be very risky. If the company such as LB Foster does not do well, investors take a loss on the stock when it is time to sell. Also, because growth stocks typically do not pay dividends, the only opportunity an investor has to make money on their investment is when they eventually sell their shares.
| Common Stock Shares Outstanding | 11 M | |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y | -0.878 | |
| Forward Price Earnings | 12.9366 |
LB Foster Current Valuation Indicators
LB Foster's valuation analysis is a process of estimating the intrinsic value of all assets and outstanding equities. There are different methodologies and models we use to develop the final LB Foster's valuation. The techniques such as discounted cash flow and fundamental indicators such as book value per share or market capitalization are well known and widely used across most financial advisers and money managers.
Valuations are an essential part of business, for companies themselves, but also for investors. For companies, such as LB Foster, valuations can help measure their progress and success and can help them track their performance in the market compared to others. In addition, investors can use LB Foster's valuations to help determine the worth of potential investments. They can do this by using data and information made public by a company. Regardless of who the valuation is for, it essentially describes LB Foster's worth.Additional Tools for FSTR Stock Analysis
When running LB Foster's price analysis, check to measure LB Foster's market volatility, profitability, liquidity, solvency, efficiency, growth potential, financial leverage, and other vital indicators. We have many different tools that can be utilized to determine how healthy LB Foster is operating at the current time. Most of LB Foster's value examination focuses on studying past and present price action to predict the probability of LB Foster's future price movements. You can analyze the entity against its peers and the financial market as a whole to determine factors that move LB Foster's price. Additionally, you may evaluate how the addition of LB Foster to your portfolios can decrease your overall portfolio volatility.