Landstar System (FRA:LDS) FCF Margin %: 6.18% (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Above Median


FRA:LDS Landstar System Inc FRA:LDS
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GF Value €134.24
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What is Landstar System FCF Margin %?

Landstar System FRA:LDS 79 FCF Margin % is 6.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 5.30. GuruFocus rates FRA:LDS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €134.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Transportation companies, Landstar System ranks better than 52.68% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Landstar System's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €63 Mil. Landstar System's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,013 Mil. Therefore, Landstar System's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.18%.

As of today, Landstar System's current FCF Yield % is 3.28%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Landstar System's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:LDS' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.38   Med: 5.3   Max: 8.02
Current: 4.89


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Landstar System was 8.02%. The lowest was 3.38%. And the median was 5.30%.

FRA:LDS's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
52.68% of 1006 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.38 vs FRA:LDS: 4.89


Landstar System FCF Margin % Related Terms


Landstar System FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Landstar System's FCF Margin % 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.

Landstar System FCF Margin % Chart

Landstar System Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Landstar System Quarterly Data
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FRA:LDS vs GXO, HUBG, PBI: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Landstar System's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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.


Landstar System FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Landstar System's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Landstar System's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Landstar System FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Landstar System's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=183.611/4051.171
=4.53 %

Landstar System's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=62.624/1013.167
=6.18 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 6.18% mean?
Landstar System (FRA:LDS) has a FCF Margin % of 6.18% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Landstar System and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 5.30. Over the past decade, Landstar System's FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.38 to 8.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #476 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is Landstar System's FCF Margin % too high?
Landstar System's current FCF Margin % of 6.18% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 5.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.38 to a high of 8.02. The Transportation industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Landstar System's value of 6.18% is 41.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #476 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Landstar System has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Landstar System's FCF Margin % compare to GXO and HUBG?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #476 out of 1006 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Landstar System in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Landstar System's value of 6.18% is 41.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Landstar System's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.38 to 8.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.30 vs. the industry median of 4.38, Landstar System 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 FCF Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median FCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.38, based on 1,006 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Landstar System's current FCF Margin % of 6.18% is 41.1% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Landstar System and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Landstar System's current FCF Margin % is 6.18%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 5.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Landstar System stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Landstar System (FRA:LDS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €134.24, compared to a current price of €180.00 — trading 34.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 6.18%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 5.30 and 41.1% above the Transportation industry median of 4.38. Landstar System's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Landstar System (FRA:LDS), the current FCF Margin % is 6.18% 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 Landstar System (FRA:LDS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Landstar System stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €180.00 is trading 34.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €134.24. GuruFocus considers Landstar System to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LDS:

  • FCF Margin %: 6.18% (17% above median its 10-year median of 5.30)
  • GF Value™: €134.24 vs. price of €180.00 (34.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.1% above the Transportation median (#476 of 1006)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LDS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Landstar System Business Description

Other Exchanges LSTR:USA
Address 13410 Sutton Park Drive South, Jacksonville, FL, USA, 32224
Landstar System is an agent based asset-light third-party logistics provider focused on domestic truck brokerage. Historically, around half of its truck transportation freight is hauled by leased owner-operators with the remainder hauled by third-party broker-carriers. To a smaller degree, it offers intermodal, global air and ocean forwarding, and warehousing services. Landstar also runs a small business that offers insurance programs to captive owner-operators. It has a long history of industry-leading execution and operating profitability.
79GF Score

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