L.B. Foster Co's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.21.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.42.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of L.B. Foster Co was 103.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 198.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 25.20% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for L.B. Foster Co's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
FSTR'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -70.6 Med: 2.05 Max: 198
Current: 198
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of L.B. Foster Co was 198.00% per year. The lowest was -70.60% per year. And the median was 2.05% per year.
FSTR's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 98.79% of 825
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.5
vs FSTR: 198.00
L.B. Foster Co's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.3 Mil.
L.B. Foster Co (NAS:FSTR) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
L.B. Foster Co EBIT per Share Related Terms
L.B. Foster Co EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L.B. Foster Co's EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.42
* 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 EBIT per Share of $2.42 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #10 out of 825 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is L.B. Foster Co's EBIT per Share too high?
L.B. Foster Co's current EBIT per Share is $2.42. The Transportation industry median EBIT per Share is 4.50. L.B. Foster Co's value of $2.42 is 46.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #10 out of 825 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 EBIT per Share compare to RAIL and SWVL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #10 out of 825 companies for EBIT per Share. This places L.B. Foster Co in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBIT per Share is 4.50. L.B. Foster Co's value of $2.42 is 46.2% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Transportation company?
The median EBIT per Share among Transportation companies is 4.50, based on 825 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. L.B. Foster Co's current EBIT per Share of $2.42 is 46.2% below 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EBIT per Share is 4.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L.B. Foster Co's current EBIT per Share is $2.42. 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 EBIT per Share is $2.42 and 46.2% below the Transportation industry median of 4.50. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L.B. Foster Co (FSTR), the current EBIT per Share is $2.42 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 $44.76 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:
EBIT per Share: $2.42
GF Value™: $25.01 vs. price of $44.76 (79% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.2% below the Transportation median (#10 of 825)
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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