LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:LSTR • US5150981018

148.685 USD
-3.16 (-2.08%)
At close: Mar 11, 2026
148.685 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/11/2026, 8:08:59 PM
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This LSTR fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, LSTR scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LSTR was compared to 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. LSTR has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. LSTR has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. LSTR Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year LSTR was profitable.
  • LSTR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years LSTR has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years LSTR had a positive operating cash flow.
LSTR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLSTR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • LSTR has a better Return On Assets (7.03%) than 76.19% of its industry peers.
  • LSTR has a Return On Equity of 14.45%. This is in the better half of the industry: LSTR outperforms 73.81% of its industry peers.
  • LSTR's Return On Invested Capital of 14.14% is amongst the best of the industry. LSTR outperforms 95.24% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LSTR is significantly above the industry average of 7.21%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.03%
ROE 14.45%
ROIC 14.14%
ROA(3y)10.84%
ROA(5y)14.69%
ROE(3y)20.49%
ROE(5y)30.86%
ROIC(3y)17.42%
ROIC(5y)24.83%
LSTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLSTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • LSTR has a Profit Margin of 2.42%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LSTR outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
  • LSTR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • LSTR has a Operating Margin (3.86%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LSTR has declined.
  • LSTR's Gross Margin of 14.33% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LSTR is outperformed by 76.19% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LSTR has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.86%
PM (TTM) 2.42%
GM 14.33%
OM growth 3Y-20.46%
OM growth 5Y-10.85%
PM growth 3Y-25.27%
PM growth 5Y-12.24%
GM growth 3Y1.46%
GM growth 5Y-0.34%
LSTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLSTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

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2. LSTR Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LSTR is creating some value.
  • LSTR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, LSTR has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, LSTR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
LSTR Yearly Shares OutstandingLSTR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
LSTR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLSTR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 9.79 indicates that LSTR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 9.79, LSTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LSTR has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.62. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.62 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • LSTR has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.62) than 95.24% of its industry peers.
  • LSTR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • LSTR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.13 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LSTR outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.13
Debt/FCF 0.62
Altman-Z 9.79
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC10.43%
LSTR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLSTR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

  • LSTR has a Current Ratio of 1.75. This is a normal value and indicates that LSTR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of LSTR (1.75) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.75 indicates that LSTR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of LSTR (1.75) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.75
Quick Ratio 1.75
LSTR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLSTR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. LSTR Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for LSTR have decreased strongly by -28.08% in the last year.
  • LSTR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -5.76% yearly.
  • LSTR shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.58%.
  • LSTR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.84% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.08%
EPS 3Y-30.35%
EPS 5Y-5.76%
EPS Q2Q%-46.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.58%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.85%
Revenue growth 5Y2.84%
Sales Q2Q%-2.88%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 25.25% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.07% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y37.28%
EPS Next 2Y31.46%
EPS Next 3Y26.08%
EPS Next 5Y25.25%
Revenue Next Year4.4%
Revenue Next 2Y6.7%
Revenue Next 3Y6.25%
Revenue Next 5Y7.07%

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.
LSTR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLSTR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2B 4B 6B
LSTR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLSTR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6 8 10

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4. LSTR Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 37.45 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LSTR.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LSTR is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LSTR to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say LSTR is valued slightly more expensively.
  • LSTR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.28.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LSTR is valued a bit cheaper than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.27, LSTR is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.45
Fwd PE 27.28
LSTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLSTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LSTR indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LSTR is more expensive than 64.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • LSTR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LSTR is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.57
EV/EBITDA 20.6
LSTR Per share dataLSTR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • LSTR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as LSTR's earnings are expected to grow with 26.08% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y31.46%
EPS Next 3Y26.08%

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5. LSTR Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • LSTR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.00%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • LSTR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.67.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 1.00, LSTR pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of LSTR has a limited annual growth rate of 5.05%.
  • LSTR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • LSTR has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.05%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
LSTR Yearly Dividends per shareLSTR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • LSTR pays out 108.48% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of LSTR is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP108.48%
EPS Next 2Y31.46%
EPS Next 3Y26.08%
LSTR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLSTR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
LSTR Dividend Payout.LSTR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LSTR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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LSTR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC

NASDAQ:LSTR (3/11/2026, 8:08:59 PM)

After market: 148.685 0 (0%)

148.685

-3.16 (-2.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)01-21
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners104.65%
Inst Owner Change15.57%
Ins Owners0.79%
Ins Owner Change2.98%
Market Cap5.06B
Revenue(TTM)4.76B
Net Income(TTM)115.01M
Analysts67.5
Price Target153.69 (3.37%)
Short Float %3.9%
Short Ratio2.25
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1%
Yearly Dividend3.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.05%
DP108.48%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date02-18
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-22.15%
Min EPS beat(2)-43.82%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.48%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-15.25%
Min EPS beat(4)-43.82%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.48%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-8.57%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.87%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.7%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.02%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.92%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.67%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.02%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.3%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.47%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.8%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.69%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)14.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.8%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.45
Fwd PE 27.28
P/S 1.06
P/FCF 23.57
P/OCF 22.54
P/B 6.36
P/tB 6.65
EV/EBITDA 20.6
EPS(TTM)3.97
EY2.67%
EPS(NY)5.45
Fwd EY3.67%
FCF(TTM)6.31
FCFY4.24%
OCF(TTM)6.6
OCFY4.44%
SpS139.68
BVpS23.36
TBVpS22.36
PEG (NY)1
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number45.68
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.03%
ROE 14.45%
ROCE 19.55%
ROIC 14.14%
ROICexc 25.89%
ROICexgc 27.61%
OM 3.86%
PM (TTM) 2.42%
GM 14.33%
FCFM 4.52%
ROA(3y)10.84%
ROA(5y)14.69%
ROE(3y)20.49%
ROE(5y)30.86%
ROIC(3y)17.42%
ROIC(5y)24.83%
ROICexc(3y)32.25%
ROICexc(5y)39.6%
ROICexgc(3y)34.47%
ROICexgc(5y)42.01%
ROCE(3y)23.97%
ROCE(5y)34.99%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-23.44%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.61%
ROICexc growth 3Y-23.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.56%
OM growth 3Y-20.46%
OM growth 5Y-10.85%
PM growth 3Y-25.27%
PM growth 5Y-12.24%
GM growth 3Y1.46%
GM growth 5Y-0.34%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover2.91
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.13
Debt/FCF 0.62
Debt/EBITDA 0.46
Cap/Depr 21.3%
Cap/Sales 0.21%
Interest Coverage 34.5
Cash Conversion 97.64%
Profit Quality 186.79%
Current Ratio 1.75
Quick Ratio 1.75
Altman-Z 9.79
F-Score6
WACC10.43%
ROIC/WACC1.36
Cap/Depr(3y)40.04%
Cap/Depr(5y)42.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.41%
Profit Quality(3y)152.13%
Profit Quality(5y)132.26%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.08%
EPS 3Y-30.35%
EPS 5Y-5.76%
EPS Q2Q%-46.56%
EPS Next Y37.28%
EPS Next 2Y31.46%
EPS Next 3Y26.08%
EPS Next 5Y25.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.58%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.85%
Revenue growth 5Y2.84%
Sales Q2Q%-2.88%
Revenue Next Year4.4%
Revenue Next 2Y6.7%
Revenue Next 3Y6.25%
Revenue Next 5Y7.07%
EBIT growth 1Y-26.18%
EBIT growth 3Y-31.48%
EBIT growth 5Y-8.32%
EBIT Next Year38.88%
EBIT Next 3Y23.63%
EBIT Next 5Y21.54%
FCF growth 1Y-15.94%
FCF growth 3Y-28.86%
FCF growth 5Y3.59%
OCF growth 1Y-21.59%
OCF growth 3Y-28.81%
OCF growth 5Y1.3%

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 for 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 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) is 37.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.36.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LSTR stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) is expected to grow by 37.28% in the next year.