L.B. Foster CoFSTR +2.16%66 Net Margin % is 1.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 0.86. 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 1,008 Transportation companies, L.B. Foster Co ranks worse than 68.35% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. L.B. Foster Co's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.5 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 net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for L.B. Foster Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FSTR'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29.3 Med: 0.86 Max: 8.09
Current: 1.98
FSTR's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 68.35% of 1008
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.98
vs FSTR: 1.98
L.B. Foster Co (NAS:FSTR) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
L.B. Foster Co Net Margin % Related Terms
L.B. Foster Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L.B. Foster Co's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, L.B. Foster Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L.B. Foster Co's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 Net Margin % of 1.24% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 0.86. According to the industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #689 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 68.4%.
Is L.B. Foster Co's Net Margin % too high?
L.B. Foster Co's current Net Margin % of 1.24% is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.86. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. L.B. Foster Co's value of 1.24% is 75.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #689 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Net Margin % compare to RAIL and SWVL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #689 out of 1008 companies for Net Margin %. This places L.B. Foster Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. L.B. Foster Co's value of 1.24% is 75.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.86 vs. the industry median of 4.98, L.B. Foster Co has consistently been below 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 Net Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Net Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.98, based on 1,008 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. L.B. Foster Co's current Net Margin % of 1.24% is 75.1% below 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L.B. Foster Co's current Net Margin % is 1.24%, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 0.86. 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 Net Margin % is 1.24%, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.86 and 75.1% below the Transportation industry median of 4.98. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L.B. Foster Co (FSTR), the current Net Margin % is 1.24% 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 $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:
Net Margin %: 1.24% (44% above median its 10-year median of 0.86)
GF Value™: $25.01 vs. price of $44.26 (76.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.1% below the Transportation median (#689 of 1008)
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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