L.B. Foster Company
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Daily timeframeFoster Company provides engineered and manufactured products and services for building and supporting infrastructure in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. At a $400.0M market cap, L.B. Foster Company ranks as a small-cap company within industrials. It operates in two segments: Rail, Technologies, and Services; and Infrastructure Solutions.
Market Cap
$400.0M
Beta
1.15
P/E (TTM)
35.87
P/E (Fwd)
18.78
EPS (TTM)
$1.06
EPS (Fwd)
$2.02
ROE
6.4%
ROA
5.3%
Cash
$5.8M
Total Debt
$70.3M
Free CF
$46.0M
52W Change
42.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where FSTR stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 27, 2026 close, FSTR finished 4.83% above its 150-day moving average ($35.84) and 11.29% above its 200-day moving average ($33.76). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is FSTR overbought or oversold?
At the August 27, 2026 close, FSTR's RSI(14) was 27.3, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
L.B. Foster Company carries $70.3M in total debt against $5.8M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 12.2x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Annual free cash flow of $46.0M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 6.4%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.3% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $497.5M (2022) to $540.0M (2025).
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing FSTR.