L.B. Foster CoFSTR -2.37%66 Receivables Turnover is 1.53 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FSTR with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 994 Transportation companies, L.B. Foster Co ranks better than 52.41% on this metric.
The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. L.B. Foster Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $121.1 Mil. L.B. Foster Co's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $79.2 Mil.
Hence, L.B. Foster Co's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.53.
L.B. Foster Co (NAS:FSTR) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
L.B. Foster Co Receivables Turnover Related Terms
L.B. Foster Co Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L.B. Foster Co's Receivables Turnover can be seen below:
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FSTR vs RAIL, SWVL, RVSN: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, L.B. Foster Co's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, L.B. Foster Co's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L.B. Foster Co's Receivables Turnover 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.
L.B. Foster Co (FSTR) has a Receivables Turnover of 1.53 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #473 out of 994 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 47.6%.
Is L.B. Foster Co's Receivables Turnover too high?
L.B. Foster Co's current Receivables Turnover is 1.53. The Transportation industry median Receivables Turnover is 7.64. L.B. Foster Co's value of 1.53 is 80% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #473 out of 994 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Receivables Turnover compare to RAIL and SWVL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, L.B. Foster Co ranks #473 out of 994 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts L.B. Foster Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 7.64. L.B. Foster Co's value of 1.53 is 80% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Transportation company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Transportation companies is 7.64, based on 994 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. L.B. Foster Co's current Receivables Turnover of 1.53 is 80% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 7.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L.B. Foster Co's current Receivables Turnover is 1.53. 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 $44.08 — trading 76.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 1.53 and 80% below the Transportation industry median of 7.64. L.B. Foster Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L.B. Foster Co (FSTR), the current Receivables Turnover is 1.53 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 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 $44.08 is trading 76.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.01.
GuruFocus considers L.B. Foster Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSTR:
Receivables Turnover: 1.53
GF Value™: $25.01 vs. price of $44.08 (76.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80% below the Transportation median (#473 of 994)
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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