FSTR (L.B. Foster Co) Stock Based Compensation: $6.1 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FSTR L.B. Foster Co FSTR
66 GF Score
Price $45.11
GF Value $25.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is L.B. Foster Co Stock Based Compensation?

L.B. Foster Co FSTR +0.78% 66 Stock Based Compensation is $6.1 Mil 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.

L.B. Foster Co's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.9 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.1 Mil.

L.B. Foster Co Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

L.B. Foster Co Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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L.B. Foster Co Stock Based Compensation Chart

L.B. Foster Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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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 Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation 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 $6.1 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $6.1 Mil mean?
L.B. Foster Co (FSTR) has a Stock Based Compensation of $6.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for L.B. Foster Co and its competitors.
Is L.B. Foster Co's Stock Based Compensation too high?
L.B. Foster Co's current Stock Based Compensation is $6.1 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation compare to RAIL and SWVL?
L.B. Foster Co's Stock Based Compensation of $6.1 Mil 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Transportation company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for L.B. Foster Co and its competitors. L.B. Foster Co's current Stock Based Compensation is $6.1 Mil. 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 $45.11 — trading 80.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $6.1 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L.B. Foster Co (FSTR), the current Stock Based Compensation is $6.1 Mil 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 $45.11 is trading 80.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.01. GuruFocus considers L.B. Foster Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FSTR:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $6.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: $25.01 vs. price of $45.11 (80.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs

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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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