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LSTR gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. LSTR is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. LSTR has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
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 4 of the past 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years LSTR 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.26%, LSTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 15.44%, LSTR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- LSTR's Return On Invested Capital of 14.72% 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 6.90%.
- 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
- The Profit Margin of LSTR (2.86%) is better than 61.90% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LSTR has declined.
- The Operating Margin of LSTR (4.38%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LSTR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- LSTR has a worse Gross Margin (14.25%) than 73.81% 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 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.
- There is no outstanding debt for LSTR. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 10.18 indicates that LSTR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LSTR has a better Altman-Z score (10.18) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
- LSTR has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.63. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.63 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- LSTR has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.63) than 95.24% of its industry peers.
- LSTR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.11, LSTR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.18 |
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC10.8%
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 90.48% 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.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.01, LSTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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 -18.30%.
- LSTR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -3.32% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.3%
EPS 3Y-27.33%
EPS 5Y-3.32%
EPS Q2Q%-5.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-2.88%
3.2 Future
- LSTR is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.04% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.43% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y23.18%
EPS Next 2Y24.4%
EPS Next 3Y26.26%
EPS Next 5Y21.04%
Revenue Next Year5.42%
Revenue Next 2Y7.54%
Revenue Next 3Y7.88%
Revenue Next 5Y7.43%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 33.12 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LSTR.
- LSTR's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- LSTR is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.89, LSTR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LSTR is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.57, LSTR is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LSTR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LSTR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- LSTR's 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 26.26% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y24.4%
EPS Next 3Y26.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.07%, LSTR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.71, LSTR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- With a Dividend Yield of 1.07, LSTR pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.07% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LSTR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 37.07%!
- LSTR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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.
- The dividend of LSTR is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP90.21%
EPS Next 2Y24.4%
EPS Next 3Y26.26%
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 5 / 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 33.12 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.77.
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 23.18% in the next year.