L.B. Foster CoFSTR +2.16%66 PEG Ratio is 5.74 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 5.21. 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 447 Transportation companies, L.B. Foster Co ranks worse than 87.25% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for L.B. Foster Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FSTR'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.26 Med: 5.21 Max: 29.74
Current: 5.74
During the past 13 years, L.B. Foster Co's highest PEG Ratio was 29.74. The lowest was 2.26. And the median was 5.21.
FSTR's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 87.25% of 447
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.17
vs FSTR: 5.74
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
L.B. Foster Co (NAS:FSTR) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
L.B. Foster Co PEG Ratio Related Terms
L.B. Foster Co PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L.B. Foster Co's PEG 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 PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, L.B. Foster Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L.B. Foster Co's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
L.B. Foster Co (FSTR) has a PEG Ratio of 5.74 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 5.21. Over the past decade, L.B. Foster Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 2.26 to 29.74. According to the industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #390 out of 447 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is L.B. Foster Co's PEG Ratio too high?
L.B. Foster Co's current PEG Ratio of 5.74 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 5.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.26 to a high of 29.74. The Transportation industry median PEG Ratio is 1.17. L.B. Foster Co's value of 5.74 is 390.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #390 out of 447 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 PEG Ratio compare to RAIL and SWVL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #390 out of 447 companies for PEG Ratio. This places L.B. Foster Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.17. L.B. Foster Co's value of 5.74 is 390.6% above this benchmark. Historically, L.B. Foster Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 2.26 to 29.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.21 vs. the industry median of 1.17, 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 PEG Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median PEG Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.17, based on 447 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. L.B. Foster Co's current PEG Ratio of 5.74 is 390.6% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L.B. Foster Co's current PEG Ratio is 5.74, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 5.21. 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 PEG Ratio is 5.74, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 5.21 and 390.6% above the Transportation industry median of 1.17. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L.B. Foster Co (FSTR), the current PEG Ratio is 5.74 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:
PEG Ratio: 5.74 (10% above median its 10-year median of 5.21)
GF Value™: $25.01 vs. price of $44.26 (76.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 390.6% above the Transportation median (#390 of 447)
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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