L.B. Foster CoFSTR +0.16%66 PB Ratio is 2.66 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 108% above its 10-year median of 1.28. 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 970 Transportation companies, L.B. Foster Co ranks worse than 79.59% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-27), L.B. Foster Co's share price is $44.76. L.B. Foster Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $16.81. Hence, L.B. Foster Co's PB Ratio of today is 2.66.
Warning Sign:
L.B. Foster Co stock PB Ratio (=2.66) is close to 10-year high of 2.66.
The historical rank and industry rank for L.B. Foster Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FSTR'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53 Med: 1.28 Max: 2.66
Current: 2.66
During the past 13 years, L.B. Foster Co's highest PB Ratio was 2.66. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 1.28.
FSTR's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 79.59% of 970
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.25
vs FSTR: 2.66
During the past 12 months, L.B. Foster Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of L.B. Foster Co was 50.50% per year. The lowest was -25.30% per year. And the median was 4.60% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
L.B. Foster Co PB Ratio Related Terms
L.B. Foster Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L.B. Foster Co's PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, L.B. Foster Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L.B. Foster Co's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
L.B. Foster Co's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
L.B. Foster Co (FSTR) has a PB Ratio of 2.66 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. This is 108% above median its historical median of 1.28. Over the past decade, L.B. Foster Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 2.66. According to the industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #772 out of 970 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 79.6%.
Is L.B. Foster Co's PB Ratio too high?
L.B. Foster Co's current PB Ratio of 2.66 is 108% above median its 10-year median of 1.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 2.66. The Transportation industry median PB Ratio is 1.25. L.B. Foster Co's value of 2.66 is 112.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #772 out of 970 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 PB Ratio compare to RAIL and SWVL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #772 out of 970 companies for PB Ratio. This places L.B. Foster Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.25. L.B. Foster Co's value of 2.66 is 112.8% above this benchmark. Historically, L.B. Foster Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 2.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.28 vs. the industry median of 1.25, 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 PB Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.25, based on 970 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. L.B. Foster Co's current PB Ratio of 2.66 is 112.8% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L.B. Foster Co's current PB Ratio is 2.66, which is 108% above median its own 10-year median of 1.28. 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 $44.76 — trading 79% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.66, which is 108% above median its 10-year median of 1.28 and 112.8% above the Transportation industry median of 1.25. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L.B. Foster Co (FSTR), the current PB Ratio is 2.66 as of Jun. 27, 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 $44.76 is trading 79% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.01.
GuruFocus considers L.B. Foster Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSTR:
PB Ratio: 2.66 (108% above median its 10-year median of 1.28)
GF Value™: $25.01 vs. price of $44.76 (79% above fair value)
Industry Position: 112.8% above the Transportation median (#772 of 970)
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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