26.92 USD
-0.09 (-0.33%)
Overall FSTR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated FSTR against 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While FSTR seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. FSTR has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FSTR was profitable.
In the past year FSTR had a positive cash flow from operations.
FSTR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: FSTR reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
FSTR's Return On Assets of 1.46% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FSTR is outperformed by 62.31% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 2.80%, FSTR is doing worse than 62.31% of the companies in the same industry.
FSTR has a Return On Invested Capital (4.95%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FSTR is significantly below the industry average of 10.46%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.59%) for FSTR is below the current ROIC(4.95%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.46% | ||
| ROE | 2.8% | ||
| ROIC | 4.95% |
ROA(3y)0.27%
ROA(5y)0.79%
ROE(3y)-2.71%
ROE(5y)-0.37%
ROIC(3y)3.59%
ROIC(5y)3.56%
1.3 Margins
FSTR has a worse Profit Margin (0.96%) than 64.62% of its industry peers.
FSTR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FSTR has a Operating Margin of 3.26%. This is in the lower half of the industry: FSTR underperforms 67.69% of its industry peers.
FSTR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 21.84%, FSTR is not doing good in the industry: 69.23% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
FSTR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.96% | ||
| GM | 21.84% |
OM growth 3Y32.75%
OM growth 5Y-5.11%
PM growth 3Y126%
PM growth 5Y3.2%
GM growth 3Y9.62%
GM growth 5Y2.45%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
FSTR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for FSTR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FSTR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FSTR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
FSTR has an Altman-Z score of 3.77. This indicates that FSTR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of FSTR (3.77) is better than 64.62% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FSTR is 2.12, which is a good value as it means it would take FSTR, 2.12 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FSTR (2.12) is better than 75.38% of its industry peers.
FSTR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.33, FSTR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.77% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.77 |
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC9.87%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.21 indicates that FSTR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FSTR (2.21) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.21 indicates that FSTR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.21, FSTR is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.77% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.21 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FSTR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -84.32%.
FSTR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 20.23% yearly.
FSTR shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.51%.
FSTR shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -2.95% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-84.32%
EPS 3Y128.76%
EPS 5Y20.23%
EPS Q2Q%-87.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.51%
Revenue growth 3Y1.1%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.95%
Sales Q2Q%0.6%
3.2 Future
FSTR is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -19.39% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, FSTR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.39% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-71.01%
EPS Next 2Y-32.09%
EPS Next 3Y-19.39%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.44%
Revenue Next 2Y2.15%
Revenue Next 3Y2.39%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 44.13, FSTR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FSTR is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 67.69% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
FSTR is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.34, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.34, FSTR is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FSTR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
FSTR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.56.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 44.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FSTR is valued a bit cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FSTR indicates a rather cheap valuation: FSTR is cheaper than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.33 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FSTR's earnings are expected to decrease with -19.39% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.18
EPS Next 2Y-32.09%
EPS Next 3Y-19.39%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for FSTR!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:FSTR (12/8/2025, 8:12:55 PM)
26.92
-0.09 (-0.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.39%
Inst Owner Change0.18%
Ins Owners5.95%
Ins Owner Change-0.5%
Market Cap279.70M
Revenue(TTM)507.82M
Net Income(TTM)4.89M
Analysts82.5
Price Target30.09 (11.78%)
Short Float %1.52%
Short Ratio6.11
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-41.73%
Min EPS beat(2)-47.76%
Max EPS beat(2)-35.71%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-181.38%
Min EPS beat(4)-590.2%
Max EPS beat(4)-35.71%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)120.85%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-1049.16%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-805.63%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-7.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.57%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-8.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-15.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.57%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.14%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.94%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.08%
PT rev (1m)5.36%
PT rev (3m)5.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)9.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)26.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.73%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 44.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.34 | ||
| P/S | 0.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.41 | ||
| P/B | 1.6 | ||
| P/tB | 2.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.33 |
EPS(TTM)0.61
EY2.27%
EPS(NY)1.88
Fwd EY6.97%
FCF(TTM)2.67
FCFY9.91%
OCF(TTM)3.63
OCFY13.49%
SpS48.88
BVpS16.82
TBVpS12.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.18
Graham Number15.2
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.46% | ||
| ROE | 2.8% | ||
| ROCE | 6.26% | ||
| ROIC | 4.95% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.01% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.06% | ||
| OM | 3.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.96% | ||
| GM | 21.84% | ||
| FCFM | 5.46% |
ROA(3y)0.27%
ROA(5y)0.79%
ROE(3y)-2.71%
ROE(5y)-0.37%
ROIC(3y)3.59%
ROIC(5y)3.56%
ROICexc(3y)3.63%
ROICexc(5y)3.63%
ROICexgc(3y)4.6%
ROICexgc(5y)4.6%
ROCE(3y)4.55%
ROCE(5y)4.51%
ROICexgc growth 3Y33.69%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.5%
ROICexc growth 3Y34.62%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.71%
OM growth 3Y32.75%
OM growth 5Y-5.11%
PM growth 3Y126%
PM growth 5Y3.2%
GM growth 3Y9.62%
GM growth 5Y2.45%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.52
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.12 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.98 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 76.91% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.97% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.49 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 127.57% | ||
| Profit Quality | 567.18% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.77 |
F-Score5
WACC9.87%
ROIC/WACC0.5
Cap/Depr(3y)50.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)50.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.39%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-84.32%
EPS 3Y128.76%
EPS 5Y20.23%
EPS Q2Q%-87.77%
EPS Next Y-71.01%
EPS Next 2Y-32.09%
EPS Next 3Y-19.39%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.51%
Revenue growth 3Y1.1%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.95%
Sales Q2Q%0.6%
Revenue Next Year0.44%
Revenue Next 2Y2.15%
Revenue Next 3Y2.39%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-18.55%
EBIT growth 3Y34.22%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.91%
EBIT Next Year98.17%
EBIT Next 3Y31.71%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y56.42%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-9.06%
OCF growth 1Y60.08%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-3.24%
FOSTER (LB) CO-A / FSTR FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for FOSTER (LB) CO-A?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FSTR.
Can you provide the valuation status for FOSTER (LB) CO-A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to FOSTER (LB) CO-A (FSTR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of FSTR stock?
FOSTER (LB) CO-A (FSTR) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for FSTR stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FOSTER (LB) CO-A (FSTR) is expected to decline by -71.01% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for FSTR stock?
The dividend rating of FOSTER (LB) CO-A (FSTR) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.