FSTR (L.B. Foster Co) YoY EBITDA Growth: 181.50% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FSTR L.B. Foster Co FSTR
70 GF Score
Price $41.13
GF Value $25.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is L.B. Foster Co YoY EBITDA Growth?

L.B. Foster Co FSTR -0.05% 70 YoY EBITDA Growth is 181.50% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FSTR with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. L.B. Foster Co's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 181.50%.

L.B. Foster Co's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.49.

L.B. Foster Co YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for L.B. Foster Co's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

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L.B. Foster Co YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

L.B. Foster Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EBITDA Growth
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L.B. Foster Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
YoY EBITDA Growth Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -79.81 36.14 4.40 120.40 181.50
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L.B. Foster Co YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

L.B. Foster Co's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(3.194-3.034)/ | 3.034 |
=5.27 %

L.B. Foster Co's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2025 )) |
=(0.487-0.173)/ | 0.173 |
=181.50 %

* 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.

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What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 181.50% mean?
L.B. Foster Co (FSTR) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 181.50% as of Mar. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for L.B. Foster Co and its competitors.
Is L.B. Foster Co's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
L.B. Foster Co's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 181.50%. 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 YoY EBITDA Growth compare to RAIL and SWVL?
L.B. Foster Co's YoY EBITDA Growth of 181.50% 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 YoY EBITDA Growth for a Transportation company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Transportation industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. L.B. Foster Co's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 181.50%. 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 $41.13 — trading 64.5% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 181.50%. 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 YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L.B. Foster Co (FSTR), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 181.50% 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 $41.13 is trading 64.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.01. GuruFocus considers L.B. Foster Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FSTR:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: 181.50%
  • GF Value™: $25.01 vs. price of $41.13 (64.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges LB1A:Germany
Address 415 Holiday Drive, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15220
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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