LB Foster Valuation
| LB1A Stock | EUR 26.40 0.60 2.33% |
At this time, the entity appears to be overvalued. LB Foster owns a latest Real Value of €25.34 per share. The recent price of the entity is €26.4. Our model forecasts the value of LB Foster from analyzing the entity fundamentals such as Profit Margin of 0.01 %, shares owned by insiders of 5.64 %, and Return On Asset of 0.0367 as well as examining its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy.
Price Book 1.8628 | Enterprise Value 345.3 M | Enterprise Value Ebitda 14.114 | Price Sales 0.5669 | Forward PE 17.6056 |
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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 LB1A 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 LB1A 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 26.4 | Real 25.34 | Hype 26.16 |
The real value of LB1A Stock, also known as its intrinsic value, is the underlying worth of LB Foster Company, which is reflected in its stock price. It is based on LB Foster's financial performance, growth prospects, management team, or industry conditions. 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, or news.
Estimating the potential upside or downside of LB Foster helps investors to forecast how LB1A 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: LB Foster Cash |
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LB Foster Total Value Analysis
LB Foster is now estimated to have takeover price of 345.26 M with market capitalization of 287.86 M, debt of 167 K, and cash on hands of 12 M. Please note that takeover price may be misleading and is a subject to mistakes in financial statements. We encourage investors to thoroughly investigate all of the LB Foster fundamentals before making investing decisions based on enterprise value of the company| Takeover Price | Market Cap | Debt Obligations | Cash |
345.26 M | 287.86 M | 167 K | 12 M |
LB Foster Investor Information
About 80.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors. The company has price-to-book ratio of 1.86. Typically companies with comparable Price to Book (P/B) are able to outperform the market in the long run. LB Foster has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 0.21. 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 not in a good financial situation at this time. It has a very high risk of going through financial distress 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 implies 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 may not be well positioned to generate adequate gross income at this time. It has a very high risk of underperforming in March. Profitability indicators assess LB Foster's ability to earn profits and add value for shareholders.Net Income | First Reported 2019-09-30 | Previous Quarter 2.9 M | Current Value 4.4 M | Quarterly Volatility 12.9 M |
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
By analyzing LB Foster's earnings estimates, investors can diagnose different trends across LB Foster's analyst sentiment over time as well as compare current EPS estimates against different timeframes. 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 Ownership Allocation
The market capitalization of LB Foster is €287.86 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. Note, that even with substantial debt, if the true value of the entity is larger than the current market value, you may still be able to generate positive returns on investment in this company sooner or later.LB Foster Profitability Analysis
The company reported the revenue of 530.76 M. Net Income was 42.95 M with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 112.06 M.Please note that valuation analysis is one of the essential comprehensive assessments in business. It evaluates LB Foster's worth, which you can determine by considering its current assets, liabilities and future cash flows. The investors' valuation analysis is an important metric that will give you a perspective on different companies. It helps you know the worth of the potential investment in LB Foster and how it compares across the competition.
About LB Foster Valuation
The stock valuation mechanism determines LB Foster's current worth on a weekly basis. Our 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 | 114.1 M |
LB Foster Quarterly Retained Earnings |
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