L.B. Foster CoFSTR +0.16%59 PS Ratio is 0.86 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 132% above its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates FSTR with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Transportation companies, L.B. Foster Co ranks better than 56.44% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, L.B. Foster Co's share price is $44.77.
L.B. Foster Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $52.29. Hence, L.B. Foster Co's PS Ratio for today is 0.86.
Warning Sign:
L.B. Foster Co stock PS Ratio (=0.85) is close to 10-year high of 0.85.
The historical rank and industry rank for L.B. Foster Co's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FSTR'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.37 Max: 0.88
Current: 0.88
During the past 13 years, L.B. Foster Co's highest PS Ratio was 0.88. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.37.
FSTR's PS Ratio is ranked better than 56.44% of 1001
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.02
vs FSTR: 0.88
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of L.B. Foster Co was 13.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 2.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -1.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, L.B. Foster Co's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 21.80% per year. The lowest was -24.40% per year. And the median was 1.90% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
L.B. Foster Co (NAS:FSTR) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
L.B. Foster Co PS Ratio Related Terms
L.B. Foster Co PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L.B. Foster Co's PS 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 PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS 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 PS Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, L.B. Foster Co's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L.B. Foster Co's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
L.B. Foster Co's Share Price of today is $44.77. L.B. Foster Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $52.29.
* 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:
L.B. Foster Co (FSTR) has a PS Ratio of 0.86 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. This is 132% above median its historical median of 0.37. Over the past decade, L.B. Foster Co's PS Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.88. According to the industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #436 out of 1001 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 43.6%.
Is L.B. Foster Co's PS Ratio too high?
L.B. Foster Co's current PS Ratio of 0.86 is 132% above median its 10-year median of 0.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.88. The Transportation industry median PS Ratio is 1.02. L.B. Foster Co's value of 0.86 is 15.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #436 out of 1001 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, L.B. Foster Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L.B. Foster Co's PS Ratio compare to RAIL and SWVL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #436 out of 1001 companies for PS Ratio. This puts L.B. Foster Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 1.02. L.B. Foster Co's value of 0.86 is 15.7% below this benchmark. Historically, L.B. Foster Co's own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 1.02, 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 PS Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median PS Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.02, based on 1,001 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. L.B. Foster Co's current PS Ratio of 0.86 is 15.7% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median PS Ratio is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L.B. Foster Co's current PS Ratio is 0.86, which is 132% above median its own 10-year median of 0.37. 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 $44.77 — trading 79% above its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 0.86, which is 132% above median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 15.7% below the Transportation industry median of 1.02. L.B. Foster Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L.B. Foster Co (FSTR), the current PS Ratio is 0.86 as of Jun. 26, 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 $44.77 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:
PS Ratio: 0.86 (132% above median its 10-year median of 0.37)
GF Value™: $25.01 vs. price of $44.77 (79% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.7% below the Transportation median (#436 of 1001)
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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