145.81 USD
+1.94 (+1.35%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to LSTR. LSTR was compared to 43 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making LSTR a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. LSTR has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LSTR was profitable.
LSTR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
LSTR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years LSTR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LSTR (8.26%) is better than 88.37% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 15.44%, LSTR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 14.72%, LSTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.35% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LSTR is significantly above the industry average of 6.83%.
The 3 year average ROIC (25.37%) for LSTR is well above the current ROIC(14.72%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.26% | ||
| ROE | 15.44% | ||
| ROIC | 14.72% |
ROA(3y)15.93%
ROA(5y)15.61%
ROE(3y)31.86%
ROE(5y)33.52%
ROIC(3y)25.37%
ROIC(5y)26.64%
1.3 Margins
LSTR has a better Profit Margin (2.86%) than 62.79% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LSTR has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.38%, LSTR is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.81% of the companies in the same industry.
LSTR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LSTR has a worse Gross Margin (14.25%) than 72.09% of its industry peers.
LSTR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.86% | ||
| GM | 14.25% |
OM growth 3Y-12.67%
OM growth 5Y-6.77%
PM growth 3Y-11.42%
PM growth 5Y-6.15%
GM growth 3Y0.84%
GM growth 5Y-1.02%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LSTR is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for LSTR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
LSTR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
LSTR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 10.04 indicates that LSTR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 10.04, LSTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.70% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LSTR is 0.63, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LSTR, only 0.63 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LSTR's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.63 is amongst the best of the industry. LSTR outperforms 97.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that LSTR is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.11, LSTR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.04 |
ROIC/WACC1.38
WACC10.68%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.01 indicates that LSTR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LSTR has a better Current ratio (2.01) than 90.70% of its industry peers.
LSTR has a Quick Ratio of 2.01. This indicates that LSTR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
LSTR has a better Quick ratio (2.01) than 93.02% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.01 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LSTR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -21.44%.
LSTR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.74% yearly.
Looking at the last year, LSTR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.74% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, LSTR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.40% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.44%
EPS 3Y-17.91%
EPS 5Y-0.74%
EPS Q2Q%-13.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.74%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.59%
Revenue growth 5Y3.4%
Sales Q2Q%-0.7%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LSTR will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.89% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.65% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-19.2%
EPS Next 2Y0.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.25%
EPS Next 5Y11.89%
Revenue Next Year-1.1%
Revenue Next 2Y2.03%
Revenue Next 3Y4.37%
Revenue Next 5Y5.65%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 31.84 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LSTR.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as LSTR.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.29. LSTR is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
LSTR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.21.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LSTR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LSTR is cheaper than 60.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.51, LSTR is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LSTR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LSTR indicates a rather cheap valuation: LSTR is cheaper than 81.40% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of LSTR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y0.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.25%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.14%, LSTR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
LSTR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.60.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.14, LSTR pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.14% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LSTR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 37.07%!
LSTR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
LSTR has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.07%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
LSTR pays out 90.21% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
LSTR's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP90.21%
EPS Next 2Y0.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.25%
NASDAQ:LSTR (12/10/2025, 12:57:43 PM)
145.81
+1.94 (+1.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners106.7%
Inst Owner Change-1.42%
Ins Owners0.74%
Ins Owner Change0.22%
Market Cap5.01B
Revenue(TTM)4.79B
Net Income(TTM)137.26M
Analysts56.36
Price Target133.73 (-8.28%)
Short Float %4.13%
Short Ratio3.1
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.14% |
Yearly Dividend3.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.07%
DP90.21%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.02%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.56%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.48%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.42%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.14%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.48%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.34%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.44%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.77%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.92%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.43%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.3%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.72%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.13%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.25%
PT rev (1m)-2.29%
PT rev (3m)-6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.72%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.77%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.21 | ||
| P/S | 1.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.56 | ||
| P/B | 5.63 | ||
| P/tB | 5.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.5 |
EPS(TTM)4.58
EY3.14%
EPS(NY)5.56
Fwd EY3.81%
FCF(TTM)5.77
FCFY3.96%
OCF(TTM)6.19
OCFY4.24%
SpS139.58
BVpS25.88
TBVpS24.89
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number51.64
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.26% | ||
| ROE | 15.44% | ||
| ROCE | 20.12% | ||
| ROIC | 14.72% | ||
| ROICexc | 24.45% | ||
| ROICexgc | 25.79% | ||
| OM | 4.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.86% | ||
| GM | 14.25% | ||
| FCFM | 4.13% |
ROA(3y)15.93%
ROA(5y)15.61%
ROE(3y)31.86%
ROE(5y)33.52%
ROIC(3y)25.37%
ROIC(5y)26.64%
ROICexc(3y)42.89%
ROICexc(5y)41.2%
ROICexgc(3y)45.65%
ROICexgc(5y)43.73%
ROCE(3y)35.52%
ROCE(5y)37.78%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.66%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.43%
OM growth 3Y-12.67%
OM growth 5Y-6.77%
PM growth 3Y-11.42%
PM growth 5Y-6.15%
GM growth 3Y0.84%
GM growth 5Y-1.02%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover2.88
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.37 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 29.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.3% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.28 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.2% | ||
| Profit Quality | 144.31% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.04 |
F-Score5
WACC10.68%
ROIC/WACC1.38
Cap/Depr(3y)48.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.51%
Profit Quality(3y)136.03%
Profit Quality(5y)113.65%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.44%
EPS 3Y-17.91%
EPS 5Y-0.74%
EPS Q2Q%-13.48%
EPS Next Y-19.2%
EPS Next 2Y0.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.25%
EPS Next 5Y11.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.74%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.59%
Revenue growth 5Y3.4%
Sales Q2Q%-0.7%
Revenue Next Year-1.1%
Revenue Next 2Y2.03%
Revenue Next 3Y4.37%
Revenue Next 5Y5.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-21%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.04%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.59%
EBIT Next Year1.58%
EBIT Next 3Y12.2%
EBIT Next 5Y12.67%
FCF growth 1Y-57.84%
FCF growth 3Y0.28%
FCF growth 5Y-2.39%
OCF growth 1Y-56.64%
OCF growth 3Y1.17%
OCF growth 5Y-1.42%
LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC / LSTR FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LSTR stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LSTR.
What is the valuation status of LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of LSTR stock?
LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) is expected to decline by -19.2% in the next year.
Is the dividend of LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 90.21%.