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L.B. Foster CoFSTR +0.55%75 EV-to-FCF is 9.90 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 11.41. GuruFocus rates FSTR with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 674 Transportation companies, L.B. Foster Co ranks better than 66.47% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, L.B. Foster Co's Enterprise Value is $466.0 Mil.
L.B. Foster Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $47.1 Mil. Therefore, L.B. Foster Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 9.90.
The historical rank and industry rank for L.B. Foster Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FSTR'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -94.04 Med: 11.41 Max: 201.2
Current: 9.9
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of L.B. Foster Co was 201.20. The lowest was -94.04. And the median was 11.41.
FSTR's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 66.47% of 674
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 14.525
vs FSTR: 9.90
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
L.B. Foster Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
L.B. Foster Co's share price for today is $38.08.
L.B. Foster Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.050.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
L.B. Foster Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
L.B. Foster Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L.B. Foster Co's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Railroads subindustry, L.B. Foster Co's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, L.B. Foster Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L.B. Foster Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
L.B. Foster Co's current Enterprise Value is $466.0 Mil.
L.B. Foster Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $47.1 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-FCF of 9.90 as of Aug. 23, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 11.41. According to the industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #226 out of 674 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 33.5%.
Is L.B. Foster Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
L.B. Foster Co's current EV-to-FCF of 9.90 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 11.41. The Transportation industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.53. L.B. Foster Co's value of 9.90 is 31.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #226 out of 674 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, L.B. Foster Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L.B. Foster Co's EV-to-FCF compare to RAIL and SWVL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #226 out of 674 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts L.B. Foster Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.53. L.B. Foster Co's value of 9.90 is 31.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.41 vs. the industry median of 14.53, L.B. Foster Co has consistently been below 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 EV-to-FCF for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Transportation companies is 14.53, based on 674 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. L.B. Foster Co's current EV-to-FCF of 9.90 is 31.8% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L.B. Foster Co's current EV-to-FCF is 9.90, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 11.41. 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 $27.08, compared to a current price of $38.08 — trading 40.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 9.90, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 11.41 and 31.8% below the Transportation industry median of 14.53. L.B. Foster Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L.B. Foster Co (FSTR), the current EV-to-FCF is 9.90 as of Aug. 23, 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 $38.08 is trading 40.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.08.
GuruFocus considers L.B. Foster Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSTR:
EV-to-FCF: 9.90 (13% below median its 10-year median of 11.41)
GF Value™: $27.08 vs. price of $38.08 (40.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.8% below the Transportation median (#226 of 674)
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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