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L.B. Foster Co's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $25.7 Mil. L.B. Foster Co's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $119.3 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. L.B. Foster Co's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $25.7 Mil. L.B. Foster Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $121.1 Mil. Therefore, L.B. Foster Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.21%.
L.B. Foster Co had a gross margin of 21.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of L.B. Foster Co was 22.24%. The lowest was 16.80%. And the median was 19.58%.
L.B. Foster Co (NAS:FSTR) Gross Profit Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
L.B. Foster Co had a gross margin of 21.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
L.B. Foster Co Gross Profit Related Terms
L.B. Foster Co Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L.B. Foster Co's Gross Profit 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.
For the Railroads subindustry, L.B. Foster Co's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, L.B. Foster Co's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L.B. Foster Co's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $119.3 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
L.B. Foster Co (FSTR) has a Gross Profit of $119.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors.
Is L.B. Foster Co's Gross Profit too high?
L.B. Foster Co's current Gross Profit is $119.3 Mil. 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 Gross Profit compare to RAIL and SWVL?
L.B. Foster Co's Gross Profit of $119.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Transportation company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. L.B. Foster Co's current Gross Profit is $119.3 Mil. 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 $41.93 — trading 67.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $119.3 Mil. 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 Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L.B. Foster Co (FSTR), the current Gross Profit is $119.3 Mil 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 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 $41.93 is trading 67.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.01.
GuruFocus considers L.B. Foster Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSTR:
Gross Profit: $119.3 Mil
GF Value™: $25.01 vs. price of $41.93 (67.7% above fair value)
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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