LSTR (Landstar System) 3-Year Book Growth Rate: -1.80% (As of Jun. 2026)

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LSTR Landstar System Inc LSTR
86 GF Score
Price $174.70
GF Value $181.50
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Landstar System 3-Year Book Growth Rate?

Landstar System LSTR -0.39% 86 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -1.80% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSTR with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $181.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Transportation companies, Landstar System ranks worse than 81.95% on this metric.

Landstar System's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $24.66.

During the past 12 months, Landstar System's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -7.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -1.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 9.00% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Landstar System was 24.60% per year. The lowest was -1.80% per year. And the median was 11.35% per year.


Landstar System  (NAS:LSTR) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation

Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.


Landstar System 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms


LSTR vs GXO, HUBG, PBI: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Landstar System's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Landstar System 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Landstar System's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Landstar System's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.


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Landstar System 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.

What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of -1.80% mean?
Landstar System (LSTR) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of -1.80% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Landstar System and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #781 out of 953 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 82%.
Is Landstar System's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Landstar System's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -1.80%. Based on the distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #781 out of 953 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Landstar System has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Landstar System's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to GXO and HUBG?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #781 out of 953 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Landstar System in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.90. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Transportation company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Transportation companies is 5.90, based on 953 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Landstar System and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Landstar System's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -1.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Landstar System stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Landstar System (LSTR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $181.50, compared to a current price of $174.70 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -1.80%. Landstar System's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Landstar System (LSTR), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -1.80% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Landstar System (LSTR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Landstar System stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $174.70 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $181.50. GuruFocus considers Landstar System to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSTR:

  • 3-Year Book Growth Rate: -1.80%
  • GF Value™: $181.50 vs. price of $174.70 (3.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Landstar System Business Description

Other Exchanges LDS:Germany
Address 13410 Sutton Park Drive South, Jacksonville, FL, USA, 32224
Landstar System is an agent based asset-light third-party logistics provider focused on domestic truck brokerage. Historically, around half of its truck transportation freight is hauled by leased owner-operators with the remainder hauled by third-party broker-carriers. To a smaller degree, it offers intermodal, global air and ocean forwarding, and warehousing services. Landstar also runs a small business that offers insurance programs to captive owner-operators. It has a long history of industry-leading execution and operating profitability.
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