Landstar SystemLSTR +2.01%79 Pretax Margin % is 4.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 6.77. GuruFocus rates LSTR with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $159.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Transportation companies, Landstar System ranks worse than 66.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Landstar System's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSTR'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.17 Med: 6.77 Max: 7.67
Current: 3.44
LSTR's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 66.47% of 1005
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.75
vs LSTR: 3.44
Landstar System (NAS:LSTR) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Landstar System Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Landstar System Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Landstar System's Pretax 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.
LSTR vs GXO, HUBG, PBI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Landstar System's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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.
Landstar System Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Landstar System's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Landstar System's Pretax 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.
Landstar System (LSTR) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.50% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Landstar System and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 6.77. Over the past decade, Landstar System's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.17 to 7.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #668 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is Landstar System's Pretax Margin % too high?
Landstar System's current Pretax Margin % of 4.50% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 6.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.17 to a high of 7.67. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.75. Landstar System's value of 4.50% is 33.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #668 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Landstar System has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Landstar System's Pretax Margin % compare to GXO and HUBG?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #668 out of 1005 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Landstar System in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.75. Landstar System's value of 4.50% is 33.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Landstar System's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.17 to 7.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.77 vs. the industry median of 6.75, Landstar System 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 Pretax Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.75, based on 1,005 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Landstar System's current Pretax Margin % of 4.50% is 33.3% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Landstar System and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Landstar System's current Pretax Margin % is 4.50%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 6.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Landstar System stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Landstar System (LSTR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $159.57, compared to a current price of $211.88 — trading 32.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.50%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 6.77 and 33.3% below the Transportation industry median of 6.75. Landstar System's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Landstar System (LSTR), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.50% 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 Landstar System (LSTR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Landstar System stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $211.88 is trading 32.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $159.57.
GuruFocus considers Landstar System to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSTR:
Pretax Margin %: 4.50% (34% below median its 10-year median of 6.77)
GF Value™: $159.57 vs. price of $211.88 (32.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% below the Transportation median (#668 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Landstar System is an agent based asset-light third-party logistics provider focused on domestic truck brokerage. Historically, around half of its truck transportation freight is hauled by leased owner-operators with the remainder hauled by third-party broker-carriers. To a smaller degree, it offers intermodal, global air and ocean forwarding, and warehousing services. Landstar also runs a small business that offers insurance programs to captive owner-operators. It has a long history of industry-leading execution and operating profitability.
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