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LB Foster Company (FSTR)

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L.B. Foster Company is an industrial company whose common stock is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker FSTR. The company designs and manufactures engineered products and services used to build and support infrastructure in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and other international markets. Its operations are organized into two segments: Rail, Technologies, and Services; and Infrastructure Solutions.

The Rail, Technologies, and Services segment supplies rail materials and related equipment for passenger and freight railroads, industrial users, and rail contractors. Its products and services include rail, accessories, fastening systems, trackwork products, friction management systems, monitoring technologies, and aftermarket support. The Infrastructure Solutions segment produces precast concrete and steel-related products for parks, transportation, utilities, and pipeline applications, along with bridge beams, corrosion protection, pipe processing, and coating services.

Founded in 1902 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, L.B. Foster Company serves infrastructure and industrial end markets through a broad mix of manufactured products and related services.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

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Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-FSTR
$37.67
-9.4% Downside
Fair
$40
-3.8% Downside
Fair
Good
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0.0%
August 11, 2026
39.3x
2.5x
0.8x
435.9 M
517.7 M
16.0%
92.6%
5.1
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363.1%
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Valuation • Fair Value

LB Foster Company (NASDAQ-FSTR) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for LB Foster Company (NASDAQ-FSTR) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$37.67

Estimated downside of 9.4% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$38.58

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$11.83

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$36.76

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$40

Analysts imply downside of 3.8%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for LB Foster Company (NASDAQ-FSTR) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for LB Foster Company (NASDAQ-FSTR)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

563.4 M

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

553.2 M

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

41.31 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

42.334 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review LB Foster Company (NASDAQ-FSTR) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for LB Foster Company (NASDAQ-FSTR)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

5

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.88

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

5.1

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

363.1%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for LB Foster Company (NASDAQ-FSTR). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for LB Foster Company (NASDAQ-FSTR)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 11, 2026

Days to Earnings

21

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

0.0%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Payout Ratio

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for LB Foster Company (NASDAQ-FSTR), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

LB Foster Company (NASDAQ-FSTR) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review LB Foster Company (NASDAQ-FSTR) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

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Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for LB Foster Company (NASDAQ-FSTR) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

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Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Neutral

The 1-hour technical read for LB Foster Company (NASDAQ-FSTR) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Neutral

The daily technical read for LB Foster Company (NASDAQ-FSTR) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for LB Foster Company (NASDAQ-FSTR) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for LB Foster Company (NASDAQ-FSTR) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for LB Foster Company (NASDAQ-FSTR)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, LB Foster Company (NASDAQ-FSTR) has a Hold consensus, with 0 buy, 1 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 0
Hold 1
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

LB Foster Company (NASDAQ-FSTR) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about LB Foster Company (NASDAQ-FSTR) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$37.67
Estimated downside 9.4%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 9.4%
Analyst Target
$40
Implied downside 3.8%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for LB Foster Company (NASDAQ-FSTR) is $37.67. This implies an estimated downside of 9.4% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 9.4% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for LB Foster Company (NASDAQ-FSTR) is $40. The analyst target implies estimated downside of 3.8%.

The current financial health read for LB Foster Company (NASDAQ-FSTR) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for LB Foster Company (NASDAQ-FSTR) is August 11, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.0%.

The current P/E ratio listed for LB Foster Company (NASDAQ-FSTR) is 39.3x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for LB Foster Company is 435.9 M.

The current enterprise value listed for LB Foster Company is 517.7 M. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for LB Foster Company is NASDAQ-FSTR, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

LB Foster Company (NASDAQ-FSTR) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for LB Foster Company is 16.0%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for LB Foster Company is 92.6%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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