FSTR (L.B. Foster Co) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 2.06 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


FSTR L.B. Foster Co FSTR
72 GF Score
Price $42.35
GF Value $25.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is L.B. Foster Co 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

L.B. Foster Co FSTR -0.05% 72 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 2.06 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates FSTR with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk over the past year. As of today (2026-07-09), L.B. Foster Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 2.06.

L.B. Foster Co  (NAS:FSTR) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Explanation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio inidicates the risk-adjusted return of an investment over the past year. It is calculated as the annualized result of the average monthly excess return divided by its standard deviation over the past year. The monthly excess return is the monthly investment return minus the monthly risk-free rate (typically the 10-year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate). If the risk-free rate for a specific region is not available, U.S. data is used by default.

The greater a portfolio's Sharpe Ratio, the better its risk-adjusted performance. A negative Sharpe Ratio means the risk-free rate is greater than the portfolio’s historical or projected return, or else the portfolio's return is expected to be negative.

L.B. Foster Co 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms

FSTR vs RAIL, SWVL, RVSN: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, L.B. Foster Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Sharpe 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, L.B. Foster Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where L.B. Foster Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


FSTR
72GF Score
L.B. Foster Co FSTR
1-Year Sharpe Ratio is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

L.B. Foster Co 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Calculation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the performance of an investment such as a stock or portfolio compared to a risk-free asset. A stock / portfolio's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can be calculated by dividing the difference between the one-year returns of the investment and the risk-free rate, by the standard deviation of the investment returns over one year.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 1-Year Sharpe Ratio →
What does a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 2.06 mean?
L.B. Foster Co (FSTR) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 2.06 as of Jul. 09, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for L.B. Foster Co and its competitors.
Is L.B. Foster Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
L.B. Foster Co's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 2.06. Overall, L.B. Foster Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L.B. Foster Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to RAIL and SWVL?
L.B. Foster Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 2.06 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio for a Transportation company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Transportation industry context. However, 1-Year Sharpe Ratio 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. L.B. Foster Co's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 2.06. 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 $42.35 — trading 69.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 2.06. L.B. Foster Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Sharpe Ratio calculated?
1-Year Sharpe Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L.B. Foster Co (FSTR), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 2.06 as of Jul. 09, 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 $42.35 is trading 69.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.01. GuruFocus considers L.B. Foster Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FSTR:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 2.06
  • GF Value™: $25.01 vs. price of $42.35 (69.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 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.
72GF Score

Get the complete analysis for FSTR

1-Year Sharpe Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$42.35
Price
$25.01
GF Value