Landstar System (FRA:LDS) FCF Margin %: -3.72% (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:LDS Landstar System Inc FRA:LDS
83 GF Score
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GF Value €148.17
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What is Landstar System FCF Margin %?

Landstar System FRA:LDS -0.65% 83 FCF Margin % is -3.72% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:LDS with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €148.17. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,004 Transportation companies, Landstar System ranks worse than 53.49% 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 Jun. 2026 was €-46 Mil. Landstar System's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,243 Mil. Therefore, Landstar System's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -3.72%.

As of today, Landstar System's current FCF Yield % is 2.83%.

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: 3.5


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 worse than
53.49% of 1004 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.23 vs FRA:LDS: 3.50


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
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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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 Jun. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-46.265/1243.205
=-3.72 %

* 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 -3.72% mean?
Landstar System (FRA:LDS) has a FCF Margin % of -3.72% as of Jun. 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. 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 #537 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 53.5%.
Is Landstar System's FCF Margin % too high?
Landstar System's current FCF Margin % is -3.72%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.38 to a high of 8.02. Based on the distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #537 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Landstar System has a GF Score™ of 83/100, 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 #537 out of 1004 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Landstar System in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.23. Historically, Landstar System's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.38 to 8.02 over the past decade. 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 4.23, based on 1,004 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. 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 4.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Landstar System's current FCF Margin % is -3.72%. 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?
Landstar System (FRA:LDS) has a current FCF Margin % of -3.72%. The stock's GF Value™ is €148.17, compared to a current price of €152.00 — trading 2.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -3.72%. Landstar System's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 -3.72% as of Jun. 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 €152.00 is trading 2.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €148.17.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LDS:

  • FCF Margin %: -3.72%
  • GF Value™: €148.17 vs. price of €152.00 (2.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs

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.
83GF Score

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