L.B. Foster CoFSTR -3.44%72 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 112% above its 10-year median of 1.90. GuruFocus rates FSTR with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 866 Transportation companies, L.B. Foster Co ranks better than 57.97% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for L.B. Foster Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FSTR'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.03 Med: 1.9 Max: 11.62
Current: 2.18
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of L.B. Foster Co was 11.62. The lowest was -22.03. And the median was 1.90.
FSTR's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 57.97% of 866
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.64
vs FSTR: 2.18
L.B. Foster Co (NAS:FSTR) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
L.B. Foster Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
L.B. Foster Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L.B. Foster Co's Debt-to-EBITDA 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: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, L.B. Foster Co's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, L.B. Foster Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L.B. Foster Co's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
L.B. Foster Co (FSTR) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.02 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co. This is 112% above median its historical median of 1.90. According to the industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #364 out of 866 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 42%.
Is L.B. Foster Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
L.B. Foster Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.02 is 112% above median its 10-year median of 1.90. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64. L.B. Foster Co's value of 4.02 is 52.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #364 out of 866 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, L.B. Foster Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L.B. Foster Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to RAIL and SWVL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #364 out of 866 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts L.B. Foster Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64. L.B. Foster Co's value of 4.02 is 52.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.90 vs. the industry median of 2.64, 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.64, based on 866 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. L.B. Foster Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.02 is 52.3% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L.B. Foster Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.02, which is 112% above median its own 10-year median of 1.90. 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 $42.11 — trading 68.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.02, which is 112% above median its 10-year median of 1.90 and 52.3% above the Transportation industry median of 2.64. L.B. Foster Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L.B. Foster Co (FSTR), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.02 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 $42.11 is trading 68.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.01.
GuruFocus considers L.B. Foster Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSTR:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.02 (112% above median its 10-year median of 1.90)
GF Value™: $25.01 vs. price of $42.11 (68.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.3% above the Transportation median (#364 of 866)
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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