FSTR (L.B. Foster Co) Tax Rate %: -5.74% (As of Mar. 2026)


FSTR L.B. Foster Co FSTR
66 GF Score
Price $44.08
GF Value $25.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is L.B. Foster Co Tax Rate %?

L.B. Foster Co FSTR -2.37% 66 Tax Rate % is -5.74% 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.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. L.B. Foster Co's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.1 Mil. L.B. Foster Co's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.4 Mil. Therefore, L.B. Foster Co's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.74%.

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L.B. Foster Co Tax Rate % Historical Data

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L.B. Foster Co Tax Rate % Chart

L.B. Foster Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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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 Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

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

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=9.997/17.416
=57.40 %

L.B. Foster Co's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-0.081/1.411
=-5.74 %

* 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.

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What does a Tax Rate % of -5.74% mean?
L.B. Foster Co (FSTR) has a Tax Rate % of -5.74% as of Mar. 2026.
Is L.B. Foster Co's Tax Rate % too high?
L.B. Foster Co's current Tax Rate % is -5.74%. 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 Tax Rate % compare to RAIL and SWVL?
L.B. Foster Co's Tax Rate % of -5.74% 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 Tax Rate % for a Transportation company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. L.B. Foster Co's current Tax Rate % is -5.74%. 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 Tax Rate % is -5.74%. 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 Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L.B. Foster Co (FSTR), the current Tax Rate % is -5.74% 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:

  • Tax Rate %: -5.74%
  • GF Value™: $25.01 vs. price of $44.08 (76.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 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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