L.B. Foster CoFSTR +3.05%66 FCF Yield % is 8.68 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 7.63. GuruFocus rates FSTR with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,012 Transportation companies, L.B. Foster Co ranks better than 66.11% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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L.B. Foster Co FCF Yield % Historical Data
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For the Railroads subindustry, L.B. Foster Co's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, L.B. Foster Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L.B. Foster Co's FCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 FCF Yield % of 8.68 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 7.63. According to the industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #343 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 33.9%.
Is L.B. Foster Co's FCF Yield % too high?
L.B. Foster Co's current FCF Yield % of 8.68 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.63. The Transportation industry median FCF Yield % is 4.39. L.B. Foster Co's value of 8.68 is 97.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #343 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Yield % compare to RAIL and SWVL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #343 out of 1012 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts L.B. Foster Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.39. L.B. Foster Co's value of 8.68 is 97.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.63 vs. the industry median of 4.39, 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 FCF Yield % for a Transportation company?
The median FCF Yield % among Transportation companies is 4.39, based on 1,012 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. L.B. Foster Co's current FCF Yield % of 8.68 is 97.9% 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L.B. Foster Co's current FCF Yield % is 8.68, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 7.63. 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 $44.64 — trading 78.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 8.68, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.63 and 97.9% above the Transportation industry median of 4.39. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L.B. Foster Co (FSTR), the current FCF Yield % is 8.68 as of Jun. 25, 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 $44.64 is trading 78.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.01.
GuruFocus considers L.B. Foster Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSTR:
FCF Yield %: 8.68 (14% above median its 10-year median of 7.63)
GF Value™: $25.01 vs. price of $44.64 (78.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97.9% above the Transportation median (#343 of 1012)
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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