L.B. Foster CoFSTR +0.16%66 Buyback Yield % is 3.22 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 667% above its 10-year median of 0.42. GuruFocus rates FSTR with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Transportation companies, L.B. Foster Co ranks better than 85.3% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for L.B. Foster Co's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FSTR vs RAIL, SWVL, RVSN: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, L.B. Foster Co's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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.
L.B. Foster Co Buyback Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, L.B. Foster Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L.B. Foster Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
L.B. Foster Co (FSTR) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.22 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. This is 667% above median its historical median of 0.42. Over the past decade, L.B. Foster Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.04 to 6.33. According to the industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #41 out of 279 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 14.7%.
Is L.B. Foster Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
L.B. Foster Co's current Buyback Yield % of 3.22 is 667% above median its 10-year median of 0.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 6.33. The Transportation industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.06. L.B. Foster Co's value of 3.22 is 5266.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #41 out of 279 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, L.B. Foster Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L.B. Foster Co's Buyback Yield % compare to RAIL and SWVL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #41 out of 279 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places L.B. Foster Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.06. L.B. Foster Co's value of 3.22 is 5266.7% above this benchmark. Historically, L.B. Foster Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.04 to 6.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.42 vs. the industry median of 0.06, L.B. Foster Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Transportation company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Transportation companies is 0.06, based on 279 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. L.B. Foster Co's current Buyback Yield % of 3.22 is 5266.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L.B. Foster Co's current Buyback Yield % is 3.22, which is 667% above median its own 10-year median of 0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is L.B. Foster Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L.B. Foster Co (FSTR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.01, compared to a current price of $44.76 — trading 79% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.22, which is 667% above median its 10-year median of 0.42 and 5266.7% above the Transportation industry median of 0.06. L.B. Foster Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L.B. Foster Co (FSTR), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.22 as of Jun. 27, 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 L.B. Foster Co (FSTR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L.B. Foster Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $44.76 is trading 79% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.01.
GuruFocus considers L.B. Foster Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSTR:
Buyback Yield %: 3.22 (667% above median its 10-year median of 0.42)
GF Value™: $25.01 vs. price of $44.76 (79% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5266.7% above the Transportation median (#41 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
L.B. Foster Co is a technology solutions provider of products and services for the rail and infrastructure markets. The company has two reporting segments: Rail, Technologies, and Services (Rail); and Infrastructure Solutions (Infrastructure). Maximum revenue is generated from the Rail segment, which is comprised of several manufacturing and distribution businesses that provide products and services for freight and passenger railroads and industrial companies throughout the world. The Infrastructure segment offers engineered precast concrete solutions, as well as fabricated bridge, protective pipe coating, and pipe threading offerings across North America. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Canada, the UK, and other markets.
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