FSTR (L.B. Foster Co) Growth Rank: 5 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 67% Above Median

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FSTR L.B. Foster Co FSTR
71 GF Score
Price $41.80
GF Value $25.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is L.B. Foster Co Growth Rank?

L.B. Foster Co FSTR +1.26% 71 Growth Rank is 5 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates FSTR with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

L.B. Foster Co has the Growth Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

L.B. Foster Co Growth Rank Related Terms

FSTR vs RAIL, SWVL, RVSN: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, L.B. Foster Co's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, L.B. Foster Co's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where L.B. Foster Co's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 5 mean?
L.B. Foster Co (FSTR) has a Growth Rank of 5 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, L.B. Foster Co's Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00.
Is L.B. Foster Co's Growth Rank too high?
L.B. Foster Co's current Growth Rank of 5 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, L.B. Foster Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L.B. Foster Co's Growth Rank compare to RAIL and SWVL?
L.B. Foster Co's Growth Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, L.B. Foster Co's own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for a Transportation company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Growth Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. L.B. Foster Co's current Growth Rank is 5, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 3.00. 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 $41.80 — trading 67.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 5, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. L.B. Foster Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L.B. Foster Co (FSTR), the current Growth Rank is 5 as of Jul. 14, 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 $41.80 is trading 67.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.01. GuruFocus considers L.B. Foster Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FSTR:

  • Growth Rank: 5 (67% above median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: $25.01 vs. price of $41.80 (67.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges LB1A:Germany
Address 415 Holiday Drive, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15220
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.
71GF Score

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