FSTR (L.B. Foster Co) ROCE %: 3.57% (As of Mar. 2026)


FSTR L.B. Foster Co FSTR
66 GF Score
Price $44.64
GF Value $25.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is L.B. Foster Co ROCE %?

L.B. Foster Co FSTR +3.05% 66 ROCE % is 3.57% 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 5 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. L.B. Foster Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.57%.

L.B. Foster Co  (NAS:FSTR) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

L.B. Foster Co ROCE % Related Terms

L.B. Foster Co ROCE % Historical Data

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* 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 ROCE % Chart

L.B. Foster Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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L.B. Foster Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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L.B. Foster Co ROCE % Calculation

L.B. Foster Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=22.305/( ( (334.55 - 88.296) + (330.372 - 83.921) )/ 2 )
=22.305/( (246.254+246.451)/ 2 )
=22.305/246.3525
=9.05 %

L.B. Foster Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=9.048/( ( (330.372 - 83.921) + (333.783 - 72.952) )/ 2 )
=9.048/( ( 246.451 + 260.831 )/ 2 )
=9.048/253.641
=3.57 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 3.57% mean?
L.B. Foster Co (FSTR) has a ROCE % of 3.57% as of Mar. 2026.
Is L.B. Foster Co's ROCE % too high?
L.B. Foster Co's current ROCE % is 3.57%. The Transportation industry median ROCE % is 7.73. L.B. Foster Co's value of 3.57% is 53.8% below this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to RAIL and SWVL?
L.B. Foster Co's ROCE % of 3.57% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.73. L.B. Foster Co's value of 3.57% is 53.8% 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 ROCE % for a Transportation company?
The median ROCE % among Transportation companies is 7.73, based on 997 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. L.B. Foster Co's current ROCE % of 3.57% is 53.8% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Transportation industry, the median ROCE % is 7.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L.B. Foster Co's current ROCE % is 3.57%. 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 $44.64 — trading 78.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 3.57% and 53.8% below the Transportation industry median of 7.73. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L.B. Foster Co (FSTR), the current ROCE % is 3.57% 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 $44.64 is trading 78.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.01. GuruFocus considers L.B. Foster Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FSTR:

  • ROCE %: 3.57%
  • GF Value™: $25.01 vs. price of $44.64 (78.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.8% below the Transportation median

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.
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