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Taking everything into account, LSTR scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LSTR was compared to 43 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. LSTR scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. LSTR is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LSTR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LSTR had a positive cash flow from operations.
LSTR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
LSTR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LSTR (8.26%) is better than 88.37% of its industry peers.
LSTR has a Return On Equity of 15.44%. This is in the better half of the industry: LSTR outperforms 74.42% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 14.72%, LSTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.35% of the companies in the same industry.
LSTR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 25.37%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.88%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (14.72%) for LSTR is well below the 3 year average (25.37%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that LSTR had better years and this may not be a problem.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.86%, LSTR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.47% of the companies in the same industry.
LSTR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LSTR has a Operating Margin (4.38%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LSTR has declined.
LSTR has a Gross Margin of 14.25%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LSTR underperforms 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LSTR is creating value.
LSTR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LSTR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
LSTR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
LSTR has an Altman-Z score of 9.72. This indicates that LSTR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 9.72, 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.63, LSTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that LSTR is not too dependend on debt financing.
LSTR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.11. This is in the better half of the industry: LSTR outperforms 76.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.72 |
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC11.84%
2.3 Liquidity
LSTR has a Current Ratio of 2.01. This indicates that LSTR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.01, LSTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.70% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.01, LSTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.02% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.01 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LSTR have decreased strongly by -21.44% in the last year.
LSTR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.74% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.74% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.40% on average over the past years.
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
LSTR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.89% yearly.
LSTR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.73% yearly.
EPS Next Y-16.89%
EPS Next 2Y1.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.15%
EPS Next 5Y11.89%
Revenue Next Year-0.81%
Revenue Next 2Y2.64%
Revenue Next 3Y4.46%
Revenue Next 5Y5.73%
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 accelerating.
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 28.57, LSTR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LSTR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LSTR is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.95, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LSTR.
LSTR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LSTR is cheaper than 60.47% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LSTR to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.59), we can say LSTR is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LSTR is on the same level as its industry peers.
83.72% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LSTR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LSTR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y1.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.15%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.22%, LSTR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.76, LSTR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, LSTR's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.22% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of LSTR grows each year by 37.07%, which is quite nice.
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
90.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LSTR. 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 2Y1.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.15%
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GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners107.29%
Inst Owner Change-1.42%
Ins Owners0.73%
Ins Owner Change0.22%
Market Cap4.49B
Revenue(TTM)4.79B
Net Income(TTM)137.26M
Analysts56.52
Price Target133.73 (2.21%)
Short Float %4.45%
Short Ratio3.34
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.22% |
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)-6.2%
PT rev (3m)-6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.55%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.57%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.95 | ||
| P/S | 0.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.34 | ||
| P/B | 5.1 | ||
| P/tB | 5.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.91 |
EPS(TTM)4.58
EY3.5%
EPS(NY)5.7
Fwd EY4.36%
FCF(TTM)5.72
FCFY4.37%
OCF(TTM)6.13
OCFY4.69%
SpS138.33
BVpS25.65
TBVpS24.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number51.41
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 | 9.72 |
F-Score5
WACC11.84%
ROIC/WACC1.24
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-16.89%
EPS Next 2Y1.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.15%
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-0.81%
Revenue Next 2Y2.64%
Revenue Next 3Y4.46%
Revenue Next 5Y5.73%
EBIT growth 1Y-21%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.04%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.59%
EBIT Next Year5.22%
EBIT Next 3Y14.82%
EBIT Next 5Y12.71%
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 -16.89% 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%.