L.B. Foster Co has the GF Score of 70, which implies that the company
might have
Poor future performance potential.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes L.B. Foster Co
might have
Poor future performance potential.
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L.B. Foster Co (FRA:LB1A) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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L.B. Foster Co GF Score Related Terms
FRA:LB1A vs RAIL, SWVL, RVSN: GF Score Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, L.B. Foster Co's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, L.B. Foster Co's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L.B. Foster Co's GF Score falls into.
L.B. Foster Co (FRA:LB1A) has a GF Score of 70 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 66.00. Over the past decade, L.B. Foster Co's GF Score has ranged from 21.00 to 82.00.
Is L.B. Foster Co's GF Score too high?
L.B. Foster Co's current GF Score of 70 is near median its 10-year median of 66.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.00 to a high of 82.00. Overall, L.B. Foster Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L.B. Foster Co's GF Score compare to RAIL and SWVL?
L.B. Foster Co's GF Score of 70 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, L.B. Foster Co's own GF Score has ranged from 21.00 to 82.00 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 GF Score for a Transportation company?
A good GF Score depends on the Transportation industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. L.B. Foster Co's current GF Score is 70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 66.00. 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 (FRA:LB1A) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.78, compared to a current price of €36.80 — trading 69% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 70, which is near median its 10-year median of 66.00. L.B. Foster Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L.B. Foster Co (FRA:LB1A), the current GF Score is 70 as of Jul. 12, 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 (FRA:LB1A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L.B. Foster Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €36.80 is trading 69% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.78.
GuruFocus considers L.B. Foster Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LB1A:
GF Score: 70 (near median its 10-year median of 66.00)
GF Value™: €21.78 vs. price of €36.80 (69% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LB1A 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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