L.B. Foster CoFSTR +2.78%66 Median PS Value is $19.02 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 2542% above its 10-year median of 0.72. 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 609 Transportation companies, L.B. Foster Co ranks worse than 89.49% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
Median PS Value is calculated as trailing twelve months (TTM) Revenue per Share times 10-Year median PS Ratio. L.B. Foster Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $52.289. L.B. Foster Co's 10-Year median PS Ratio is 0.3637. Therefore, the Median PS Value for today is $19.02.
As of today (2026-06-25), L.B. Foster Co's share price is $44.525. L.B. Foster Co's Median PS Value is $19.02. Therefore, L.B. Foster Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is 2.34.
The historical rank and industry rank for L.B. Foster Co's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
FSTR'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.72 Max: 2.41
Current: 2.34
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of L.B. Foster Co was 2.41. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.72.
FSTR's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 89.49% of 609
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.02
vs FSTR: 2.34
L.B. Foster Co (NAS:FSTR) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
L.B. Foster Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
44.525
/
19.02
=
2.34
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
L.B. Foster Co Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L.B. Foster Co's Median PS Value 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.
FSTR vs RAIL, SWVL, RVSN: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, L.B. Foster Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, L.B. Foster Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L.B. Foster Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.3637.
L.B. Foster Co's Revenue per Share 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 $52.289.
* 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 Median PS Value of $19.02 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. This is 2542% above median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, L.B. Foster Co's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.27 to 2.41. According to the industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #545 out of 609 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 89.5%.
Is L.B. Foster Co's Median PS Value too high?
L.B. Foster Co's current Median PS Value of $19.02 is 2542% above median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 2.41. The Transportation industry median Median PS Value is 1.02. L.B. Foster Co's value of $19.02 is 1764.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #545 out of 609 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Median PS Value compare to RAIL and SWVL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #545 out of 609 companies for Median PS Value. This places L.B. Foster Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.02. L.B. Foster Co's value of $19.02 is 1764.7% above this benchmark. Historically, L.B. Foster Co's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.27 to 2.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 1.02, 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 Median PS Value for a Transportation company?
The median Median PS Value among Transportation companies is 1.02, based on 609 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. L.B. Foster Co's current Median PS Value of $19.02 is 1764.7% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L.B. Foster Co's current Median PS Value is $19.02, which is 2542% above median its own 10-year median of 0.72. 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 $44.53 — trading 78% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $19.02, which is 2542% above median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 1764.7% above the Transportation industry median of 1.02. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L.B. Foster Co (FSTR), the current Median PS Value is $19.02 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 $44.53 is trading 78% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.01.
GuruFocus considers L.B. Foster Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSTR:
Median PS Value: $19.02 (2542% above median its 10-year median of 0.72)
GF Value™: $25.01 vs. price of $44.53 (78% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1764.7% above the Transportation median (#545 of 609)
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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