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55.45 (1y: +3%)
Market Cap 2.59 B P/E(ttm) 19.90
Enterprise Value 2.58 B P/B 6.90
LSTR- NAS (USA)
Landstar System, Inc.
  • Currently 2.5/5
Business Predictability Rank: 2.5-Star
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 2.5-Star stocks: 7.3% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 18%.
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a companyย’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 7/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt 0.743
LSTR's Cash to Debt is ranked higher than
67% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: 0.49 vs. LSTR: 0.743 )
LSTR' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.26   Max: 0.9
Current: 0.74
0.26
0.9
Equity to Asset 0.366
LSTR's Equity to Asset is ranked lower than
55% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: 0.38 vs. LSTR: 0.366 )
LSTR' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: 0.2   Max: 0.37
Current: 0.37
0.2
0.37
Interest Coverage 133.6
LSTR's Interest Coverage is ranked higher than
64% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: 12.85 vs. LSTR: 133.6 )
LSTR' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 9   Max: 134
Current: 133.6
9
134
F-Score: 6
Z-Score: 9.18
M-Score: -2.57
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the companyย’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
ย•ย•3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rankย•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 6/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 7.40
LSTR's Operating margin (%) is ranked higher than
62% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: 5.70 vs. LSTR: 7.40 )
LSTR' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: 5.3   Max: 7.9
Current: 7.4
5.3
7.9
Net-margin (%) 4.6
LSTR's Net-margin (%) is ranked higher than
63% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: 3.20 vs. LSTR: 4.6 )
LSTR' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: 3.1   Max: 4.8
Current: 4.6
3.1
4.8
ROE (%) 34.2
LSTR's ROE (%) is ranked higher than
96% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: 6.00 vs. LSTR: 34.2 )
LSTR' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: 26.3   Max: 60.7
Current: 34.2
26.3
60.7
ROA (%) 14.8
LSTR's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
96% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: 2.40 vs. LSTR: 14.8 )
LSTR' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: 10.9   Max: 17.5
Current: 14.8
10.9
17.5
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) 58.90
LSTR's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked higher than
95% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: 8.00 vs. LSTR: 58.90 )
LSTR' s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: 47   Max: 72.6
Current: 58.9
47
72.6
Revenue Growth (%) 11.1
LSTR's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked higher than
86% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: -1.80 vs. LSTR: 11.1 )
LSTR' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: -2.2   Max: 16.7
Current: 11.1
-2.2
16.7
EBITDA Growth (%) 16.8
LSTR's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked higher than
85% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: 0.50 vs. LSTR: 16.8 )
LSTR' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: -6.8   Max: 25.8
Current: 16.8
-6.8
25.8
EPS Growth (%) 19.2
LSTR's EPS Growth (%) is ranked higher than
79% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: 2.10 vs. LSTR: 19.2 )
LSTR' s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: -8.2   Max: 28.1
Current: 19.2
-8.2
28.1
ยป LSTR's 10-Y Financials

Financials


Revenue & Net Income
Cash & Debt
Oprt. Cash Flow & Free Cash Flow

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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

LSTR Guru Trades in Q2 2012

Paul Tudor Jones 8,100 sh (New)
Chuck Royce 2,383,000 sh (+1.06%)
Ron Baron 595,700 sh (-0.43%)
Steven Cohen 4,833 sh (-74.2%)
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Q3 2012

LSTR Guru Trades in Q3 2012

John Hussman 63,000 sh (New)
Joel Greenblatt 7,765 sh (New)
Jim Simons 171,340 sh (New)
Steven Cohen 10,115 sh (+109.29%)
Ron Baron 595,700 sh (unchged)
Paul Tudor Jones Sold Out
Chuck Royce 2,331,400 sh (-2.17%)
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Q4 2012

LSTR Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Steven Cohen 60,952 sh (+502.59%)
Joel Greenblatt Sold Out
Jim Simons Sold Out
Ron Baron 594,600 sh (-0.18%)
Chuck Royce 2,318,600 sh (-0.55%)
John Hussman 34,000 sh (-46.03%)
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Q1 2013

LSTR Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Jim Simons 57,140 sh (New)
Joel Greenblatt 13,543 sh (New)
Steven Cohen 257,644 sh (+322.7%)
Chuck Royce 2,418,600 sh (+4.31%)
Ron Baron 594,600 sh (unchged)
John Hussman Sold Out
» More
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Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with LSTR

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
John Hussman 2013-03-31 Sold Out 0.05%$52.46 - $59.74 $ 55.45-1%0
Joel Greenblatt 2013-03-31 New Buy0.04%$52.46 - $59.74 $ 55.45-1%13543
John Hussman 2012-12-31 Reduce -46.03%0.03%$47.33 - $51.95 $ 55.4512%34000
Joel Greenblatt 2012-12-31 Sold Out 0.03%$47.33 - $51.95 $ 55.4512%0
John Hussman 2012-09-30 New Buy0.07%$47.25 - $52.38 $ 55.4512%63000
Joel Greenblatt 2012-09-30 New Buy0.03%$47.25 - $52.38 $ 55.4512%7765
Joel Greenblatt 2012-03-31 Sold Out 0.07%$46.92 - $58.39 $ 55.4512%0
Ray Dalio 2011-12-31 Sold Out 0.17%$39.1 - $48.43 $ 55.4523%0
Joel Greenblatt 2011-09-30 New Buy0.07%$37.06 - $48.47 $ 55.4531%11460
Ray Dalio 2011-09-30 Add 52.78%0.06%$37.06 - $48.47 $ 55.4532%287422
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Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 19.90
LSTR's P/E(ttm) is ranked higher than
65% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: 18.14 vs. LSTR: 19.90 )
LSTR' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 9.12   Max: 35.27
Current: 19.9
9.12
35.27
P/B 6.90
LSTR's P/B is ranked lower than
91% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: 1.13 vs. LSTR: 6.90 )
LSTR' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 4.2   Max: 14.04
Current: 6.9
4.2
14.04
P/S 0.94
LSTR's P/S is ranked lower than
61% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: 0.61 vs. LSTR: 0.94 )
LSTR' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.29   Max: 1.2
Current: 0.94
0.29
1.2
PFCF 17.20
LSTR's PFCF is ranked lower than
53% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: 15.02 vs. LSTR: 17.20 )
LSTR' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 7.79   Max: 4452
Current: 17.2
7.79
4452
EV-to-EBIT 12.7
LSTR's EV-to-EBIT is ranked higher than
84% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: 14.30 vs. LSTR: 12.7 )
LSTR' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 6.4   Max: 41.2
Current: 12.7
6.4
41.2
PEG 2
LSTR's PEG is ranked higher than
88% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: 1.30 vs. LSTR: 2 )
LSTR' s 10-Year PEG Range
Min: 0.17   Max: 24.67
Current: 2
0.17
24.67
Shiller P/E 25
LSTR's Shiller P/E is ranked higher than
74% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: 13.80 vs. LSTR: 25 )
LSTR' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 15.53   Max: 45.83
Current: 25
15.53
45.83

Dividend & Buy Back

vs
industry		 vs
history
Dividend Yield 0.32
LSTR's Dividend Yield is ranked lower than
63% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: 2.02 vs. LSTR: 0.32 )
LSTR' s 10-Year Dividend Yield Range
Min: 0.06   Max: 0.57
Current: 0.32
0.06
0.57
Dividend Payout 0.0631
LSTR's Dividend Payout is ranked higher than
98% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: 0.61 vs. LSTR: 0.0631 )
LSTR' s 10-Year Dividend Payout Range
Min: 0.03   Max: 0.12
Current: 0.06
0.03
0.12
Dividend growth (3y) 7.8
LSTR's Dividend growth (3y) is ranked higher than
95% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: -16.90 vs. LSTR: 7.8 )
LSTR' s 10-Year Dividend growth (3y) Range
Min: 0   Max: 32.7
Current: 7.8
0
32.7
Yield on cost (5-Year) 0.49
LSTR's Yield on cost (5-Year) is ranked lower than
58% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: 1.95 vs. LSTR: 0.49 )
LSTR' s 10-Year Yield on cost (5-Year) Range
Min: 0.1   Max: 0.94
Current: 0.49
0.1
0.94
Share Buyback Rate 2.2
LSTR's Share Buyback Rate is ranked higher than
97% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: -0.60 vs. LSTR: 2.2 )
LSTR' s 10-Year Share Buyback Rate Range
Min: 4.6   Max: 2.1
Current: 2.2

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Net Current Asset Value 7.6
LSTR's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked higher than
78% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: 8.00 vs. LSTR: 7.6 )
LSTR' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 3.3   Max: 9.9
Current: 7.6
3.3
9.9
Price/Tangible Book 8
LSTR's Price/Tangible Book is ranked higher than
97% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: 1.45 vs. LSTR: 8 )
LSTR' s 10-Year Price/Tangible Book Range
Min: 6.6   Max: 15.6
Current: 8
6.6
15.6
Price/DCF (Projected) 1.6
LSTR's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked higher than
92% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: 1.00 vs. LSTR: 1.6 )
LSTR' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 1.1   Max: 2.9
Current: 1.6
1.1
2.9
Price/Median PS Value 1.1
LSTR's Price/Median PS Value is ranked higher than
82% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: 0.80 vs. LSTR: 1.1 )
LSTR' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.4   Max: 1.3
Current: 1.1
0.4
1.3
Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value 2.3
LSTR's Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value is ranked lower than
66% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: 0.95 vs. LSTR: 2.3 )
LSTR' s 10-Year Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value Range
Min: 0.8   Max: 2.8
Current: 2.3
0.8
2.8
Price/Graham Number 2.7
LSTR's Price/Graham Number is ranked higher than
96% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: 1.00 vs. LSTR: 2.7 )
LSTR' s 10-Year Price/Graham Number Range
Min: 1.8   Max: 4.3
Current: 2.7
1.8
4.3
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 7.90
LSTR's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
90% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: 7.10 vs. LSTR: 7.90 )
LSTR' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 2.4   Max: 15.6
Current: 7.9
2.4
15.6
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) 12.07
LSTR's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked higher than
85% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Integrated Shipping & Logistics industry.

( Industry Median: 3.78 vs. LSTR: 12.07 )
LSTR' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: -0.4   Max: 108.5
Current: 12.07
-0.4
108.5

Business Description

Landstar System, Inc. was incorporated in January 1991 under the laws of the State of Delaware. Landstar is a non-asset based provider of freight transportation services and supply chain solutions. The Company offers services to its customers across multiple transportation modes, with the ability to arrange for individual shipments of freight to enterprise-wide solutions to manage all of a customer's transportation and logistics needs. Landstar provides services principally throughout the United States and to a lesser extent in Canada and between the United States and Canada, Mexico and other countries around the world. Landstar markets its freight transportation services and supply chain solutions through independent commission sales agents. Landstar's independent commission sales agents enter into contractual arrangements with the Company and are primarily responsible for locating freight, making that freight available to Landstar's third party capacity providers and coordinating the transportation of the freight with customers and third party capacity providers. The Company reports the results of two operating segments: the transportation logistics segment and the insurance segment. The transportation logistics segment provides a range of transportation services and supply chain solutions. Transportation services offered by the Company include 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, project cargo and customs brokerage. Supply chain solutions are based on advanced technology solutions offered by the Company and include integrated multi-modal solutions, outsourced logistics, supply chain engineering and warehousing. The insurance segment is comprised of Signature, a wholly owned offshore insurance subsidiary, and RMCS. This segment provides risk and claims management services to certain of Landstar's Operating Subsidiaries. The Company competes in the transportation and logistics services industry with truckload carriers, third party logistics companies, intermodal transportation and logistics service providers, railroads, less-than-truckload carriers and other non-asset based transportation. The Company operations are regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and by various state agencies. The Company is also subject to regulations and requirements relating to safety and security promulgated by, among others, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the Bureau of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Transportation Security Administration, the Canada Border Services Agency and various state and local agencies and port authorities.
Company Website
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Industry: Integrated Shipping & Logistics
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Traded in other countries:LDS.Germany
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