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L.B. Foster CoFSTR -0.76%72 EV-to-OCF is 10.10 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 9.67. 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 1,009 Transportation companies, L.B. Foster Co ranks worse than 63.13% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, L.B. Foster Co's Enterprise Value is $518.4 Mil.
L.B. Foster Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $51.3 Mil. Therefore, L.B. Foster Co's EV-to-OCF for today is 10.10.
The historical rank and industry rank for L.B. Foster Co's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
FSTR'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -581.52 Med: 9.67 Max: 60.69
Current: 10.1
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of L.B. Foster Co was 60.69. The lowest was -581.52. And the median was 9.67.
FSTR's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 63.13% of 1009
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 7.93
vs FSTR: 10.10
EV-to-OCF 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-OCF 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 $41.935.
L.B. Foster Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $1.030.
* 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. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
L.B. Foster Co EV-to-OCF Related Terms
L.B. Foster Co EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L.B. Foster Co's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, L.B. Foster Co's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L.B. Foster Co's EV-to-OCF falls into.
L.B. Foster Co's current Enterprise Value is $518.4 Mil.
L.B. Foster Co's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $51.3 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-OCF of 10.10 as of Jul. 18, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 9.67. According to the industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #637 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 63.1%.
Is L.B. Foster Co's EV-to-OCF too high?
L.B. Foster Co's current EV-to-OCF of 10.10 is near median its 10-year median of 9.67. The Transportation industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.93. L.B. Foster Co's value of 10.10 is 27.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #637 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below 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 EV-to-OCF compare to RAIL and SWVL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #637 out of 1009 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places L.B. Foster Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.93. L.B. Foster Co's value of 10.10 is 27.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.67 vs. the industry median of 7.93, 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 EV-to-OCF for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Transportation companies is 7.93, based on 1,009 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF 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-OCF of 10.10 is 27.4% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.93 — 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-OCF is 10.10, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.67. 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 $41.94 — trading 67.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 10.10, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.67 and 27.4% above the Transportation industry median of 7.93. 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 EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L.B. Foster Co (FSTR), the current EV-to-OCF is 10.10 as of Jul. 18, 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 $41.94 is trading 67.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.01.
GuruFocus considers L.B. Foster Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSTR:
EV-to-OCF: 10.10 (near median its 10-year median of 9.67)
GF Value™: $25.01 vs. price of $41.94 (67.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.4% above the Transportation median (#637 of 1009)
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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