L.B. Foster CoFSTR -2.99%72 Forward PE Ratio is 24.57 as of Jul. 03, 2026. 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 487 Transportation companies, L.B. Foster Co ranks worse than 80.7% on this metric.
L.B. Foster Co (NAS:FSTR) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
L.B. Foster Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
L.B. Foster Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L.B. Foster Co's Forward PE Ratio 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.
L.B. Foster Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
L.B. Foster Co Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
11.88
15.24
15.73
L.B. Foster Co Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
11.88
12.94
22.68
34.36
15.24
11.74
13.79
14.40
15.73
18.02
FSTR vs RAIL, SWVL, RVSN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, L.B. Foster Co's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, L.B. Foster Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L.B. Foster Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
L.B. Foster Co (FSTR) has a Forward PE Ratio of 24.57 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #393 out of 487 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 80.7%.
Is L.B. Foster Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
L.B. Foster Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 24.57. The Transportation industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.22. L.B. Foster Co's value of 24.57 is 85.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #393 out of 487 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Forward PE Ratio compare to RAIL and SWVL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #393 out of 487 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places L.B. Foster Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.22. L.B. Foster Co's value of 24.57 is 85.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Transportation companies is 13.22, based on 487 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. L.B. Foster Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 24.57 is 85.9% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L.B. Foster Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 24.57. 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 $42.57 — trading 70.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 24.57 and 85.9% above the Transportation industry median of 13.22. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L.B. Foster Co (FSTR), the current Forward PE Ratio is 24.57 as of Jul. 03, 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 $42.57 is trading 70.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.01.
GuruFocus considers L.B. Foster Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSTR:
Forward PE Ratio: 24.57
GF Value™: $25.01 vs. price of $42.57 (70.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.9% above the Transportation median (#393 of 487)
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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