L.B. Foster Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 59.68.
L.B. Foster Co's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 61.52.
L.B. Foster Co's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 46.18.
Therefore, L.B. Foster Co's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 75.02.
L.B. Foster Co (NAS:FSTR) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
Be Aware
CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
L.B. Foster Co Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
L.B. Foster Co Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L.B. Foster Co's Cash Conversion Cycle 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: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, L.B. Foster Co's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle 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 Cash Conversion Cycle vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, L.B. Foster Co's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L.B. Foster Co's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
L.B. Foster Co's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Cash Conversion Cycle of 75.02 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors.
Is L.B. Foster Co's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
L.B. Foster Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 75.02. The Transportation industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 20.27. L.B. Foster Co's value of 75.02 is 270.1% above this industry median. 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 Cash Conversion Cycle compare to RAIL and SWVL?
L.B. Foster Co's Cash Conversion Cycle of 75.02 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 20.27. L.B. Foster Co's value of 75.02 is 270.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Transportation company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Transportation companies is 20.27, based on 1,008 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. L.B. Foster Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 75.02 is 270.1% 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 Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 20.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L.B. Foster Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 75.02. 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 $44.31 — trading 77.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 75.02 and 270.1% above the Transportation industry median of 20.27. 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 Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L.B. Foster Co (FSTR), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 75.02 as of Mar. 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 $44.31 is trading 77.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.01.
GuruFocus considers L.B. Foster Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSTR:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 75.02
GF Value™: $25.01 vs. price of $44.31 (77.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 270.1% above the Transportation median
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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