FSTR (L.B. Foster Co) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


FSTR L.B. Foster Co FSTR
66 GF Score
Price $44.26
GF Value $25.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is L.B. Foster Co Moat Score?

L.B. Foster Co FSTR +2.16% 66 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 25, 2026. 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 1,064 Transportation companies, L.B. Foster Co ranks better than 88.06% on this metric.

L.B. Foster Co has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

L.B. Foster Co has Narrow Moat: L.B. Foster Co has a discernible but modest moat due to its established position in infrastructure products and services. The company benefits from some customer loyalty and distribution network strength, but faces competitive pressures and lacks significant regulatory barriers or proprietary technology.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes L.B. Foster Co might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

L.B. Foster Co  (NAS:FSTR) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

L.B. Foster Co Moat Score Related Terms

FSTR vs RAIL, SWVL, RVSN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, L.B. Foster Co's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat 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 Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, L.B. Foster Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where L.B. Foster Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
L.B. Foster Co (FSTR) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #127 out of 1064 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is L.B. Foster Co's Moat Score too high?
L.B. Foster Co's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #127 out of 1064 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Moat Score compare to RAIL and SWVL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #127 out of 1064 companies for Moat Score. This places L.B. Foster Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Transportation company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Moat 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. L.B. Foster Co's current Moat Score is 4. 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 $44.26 — trading 76.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L.B. Foster Co (FSTR), the current Moat Score is 4 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 $44.26 is trading 76.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.01. GuruFocus considers L.B. Foster Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FSTR:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $25.01 vs. price of $44.26 (76.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 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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