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We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to LSTR. LSTR was compared to 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year LSTR was profitable.
- In the past year LSTR had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years LSTR has always been profitable.
- Of the past 5 years LSTR 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- LSTR has a Return On Assets of 8.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LSTR outperforms 88.10% of its industry peers.
- LSTR's Return On Equity of 15.44% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LSTR outperforms 73.81% of its industry peers.
- LSTR has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.76%) than 95.24% of its industry peers.
- LSTR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.42%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.88%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.26% | ||
| ROE | 15.44% | ||
| ROIC | 14.76% |
ROA(3y)10.84%
ROA(5y)14.69%
ROE(3y)20.49%
ROE(5y)30.86%
ROIC(3y)17.42%
ROIC(5y)24.83%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 2.86%, LSTR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- LSTR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- LSTR has a Operating Margin of 4.38%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LSTR outperforms 54.76% of its industry peers.
- 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-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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- LSTR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LSTR has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for LSTR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for LSTR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- LSTR has an Altman-Z score of 10.44. This indicates that LSTR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 10.44, LSTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% 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 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.
- LSTR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.11 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LSTR outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.44 |
ROIC/WACC1.37
WACC10.75%
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 Current ratio of 2.01. This is amongst the best in the industry. LSTR outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.01 indicates that LSTR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.01, LSTR belongs to the top 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
- The earnings per share for LSTR have decreased strongly by -28.08% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, LSTR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -5.76% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -1.58% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.84% on average over the past years.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, LSTR will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 24.96% on average per year.
- LSTR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.43% yearly.
EPS Next Y39.94%
EPS Next 2Y32.59%
EPS Next 3Y31.74%
EPS Next 5Y24.96%
Revenue Next Year5.42%
Revenue Next 2Y7.54%
Revenue Next 3Y7.88%
Revenue Next 5Y7.43%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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
- LSTR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 40.02.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as LSTR.
- LSTR is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.18, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.60 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LSTR.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LSTR is valued a bit cheaper than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- LSTR is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as LSTR.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LSTR is valued cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.49 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of LSTR may justify a higher PE ratio.
- LSTR's earnings are expected to grow with 31.74% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y32.59%
EPS Next 3Y31.74%
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 0.72, 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
- 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
- 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 2Y32.59%
EPS Next 3Y31.74%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)01-21 2026-01-21/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners107.06%
Inst Owner Change16.39%
Ins Owners0.74%
Ins Owner Change0.24%
Market Cap5.46B
Revenue(TTM)4.76B
Net Income(TTM)137.26M
Analysts56.52
Price Target138.9 (-12.57%)
Short Float %3.3%
Short Ratio2.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.07% |
Yearly Dividend3.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.07%
DP90.21%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date01-06 2026-01-06 (2)
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)1.3%
PT rev (3m)1.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-10.66%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.9%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.6 | ||
| P/S | 1.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 25.67 | ||
| P/B | 6.14 | ||
| P/tB | 6.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.49 |
EPS(TTM)3.97
EY2.5%
EPS(NY)5.56
Fwd EY3.5%
FCF(TTM)5.77
FCFY3.63%
OCF(TTM)6.19
OCFY3.89%
SpS139.58
BVpS25.88
TBVpS24.89
PEG (NY)1
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number48.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.26% | ||
| ROE | 15.44% | ||
| ROCE | 20.12% | ||
| ROIC | 14.76% | ||
| ROICexc | 24.52% | ||
| ROICexgc | 25.86% | ||
| OM | 4.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.86% | ||
| GM | 14.25% | ||
| FCFM | 4.13% |
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-Score7
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 | 10.44 |
F-Score7
WACC10.75%
ROIC/WACC1.37
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.08%
EPS 3Y-30.35%
EPS 5Y-5.76%
EPS Q2Q%-46.56%
EPS Next Y39.94%
EPS Next 2Y32.59%
EPS Next 3Y31.74%
EPS Next 5Y24.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.58%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.85%
Revenue growth 5Y2.84%
Sales Q2Q%-2.88%
Revenue Next Year5.42%
Revenue Next 2Y7.54%
Revenue Next 3Y7.88%
Revenue Next 5Y7.43%
EBIT growth 1Y-21%
EBIT growth 3Y-31.48%
EBIT growth 5Y-8.32%
EBIT Next Year45.32%
EBIT Next 3Y29.84%
EBIT Next 5Y22.81%
FCF growth 1Y-29.45%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-32.6%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
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 40.02 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.14.
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 39.94% in the next year.