L.B. Foster CoFSTR +3.05%66 Current Ratio is 2.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 2.06. 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 1,010 Transportation companies, L.B. Foster Co ranks better than 72.38% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. L.B. Foster Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.22.
L.B. Foster Co has a current ratio of 2.22. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for L.B. Foster Co's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FSTR'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.77 Med: 2.06 Max: 2.57
Current: 2.22
During the past 13 years, L.B. Foster Co's highest Current Ratio was 2.57. The lowest was 1.77. And the median was 2.06.
FSTR's Current Ratio is ranked better than 72.38% of 1010
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.47
vs FSTR: 2.22
L.B. Foster Co (NAS:FSTR) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
L.B. Foster Co Current Ratio Related Terms
L.B. Foster Co Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L.B. Foster Co's Current Ratio 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: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, L.B. Foster Co's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, L.B. Foster Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L.B. Foster Co's Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio of 2.22 as of Mar. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 2.06. Over the past decade, L.B. Foster Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.77 to 2.57. According to the industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #279 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 27.6%.
Is L.B. Foster Co's Current Ratio too high?
L.B. Foster Co's current Current Ratio of 2.22 is near median its 10-year median of 2.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.77 to a high of 2.57. The Transportation industry median Current Ratio is 1.47. L.B. Foster Co's value of 2.22 is 51% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #279 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Current Ratio compare to RAIL and SWVL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #279 out of 1010 companies for Current Ratio. This puts L.B. Foster Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.47. L.B. Foster Co's value of 2.22 is 51% above this benchmark. Historically, L.B. Foster Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.77 to 2.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.06 vs. the industry median of 1.47, 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 Current Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Current Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.47, based on 1,010 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. L.B. Foster Co's current Current Ratio of 2.22 is 51% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Transportation industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L.B. Foster Co's current Current Ratio is 2.22, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.06. 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 $44.64 — trading 78.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.22, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.06 and 51% above the Transportation industry median of 1.47. 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 Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L.B. Foster Co (FSTR), the current Current Ratio is 2.22 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 $44.64 is trading 78.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.01.
GuruFocus considers L.B. Foster Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSTR:
Current Ratio: 2.22 (near median its 10-year median of 2.06)
GF Value™: $25.01 vs. price of $44.64 (78.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51% above the Transportation median (#279 of 1010)
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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