L.B. Foster Company
FSTRIndustrialsNASDAQRailroads
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Daily timeframeL.B. Foster Company operates in the Railroads space. Foster Company provides engineered and manufactured products and services for building and supporting infrastructure in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The $444.5M market capitalization puts FSTR squarely in small-cap range for its industry. It operates in two segments: Rail, Technologies, and Services; and Infrastructure Solutions.
Market Cap
$444.5M
Beta
1.06
P/E (TTM)
41.26
P/E (Fwd)
23.74
EPS (TTM)
$1.03
EPS (Fwd)
$1.79
ROE
6.4%
ROA
5.4%
Cash
$4.0M
Total Debt
$82.9M
Free CF
$35.1M
52W Change
124.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, FSTR has $4.0M in cash with $82.9M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow comes in at $35.1M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 6.4% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 5.4% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $497.5M (2022) to $540.0M (2025).
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing FSTR.