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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 has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. LSTR is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
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.
- Of the past 5 years LSTR 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.26%, LSTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- LSTR has a better Return On Equity (15.44%) than 73.81% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of LSTR (14.76%) is better than 95.24% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LSTR is significantly above the industry average of 6.91%.
| 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
- 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.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LSTR has declined.
- The Gross Margin of LSTR (14.25%) is worse 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LSTR 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.
- LSTR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 10.52 indicates that LSTR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LSTR's Altman-Z score of 10.52 is amongst the best of the industry. LSTR outperforms 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 0.63. This is amongst the best in the industry. LSTR outperforms 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 has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.11) than 76.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.52 |
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC10.61%
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.
- LSTR's Current ratio of 2.01 is amongst the best of 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.
- LSTR has a Quick ratio of 2.01. This is amongst the best in the industry. LSTR outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- 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%.
- Measured over the past years, LSTR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.84% on average per year.
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 24.96% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- LSTR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.41% yearly.
EPS Next Y37.47%
EPS Next 2Y31.5%
EPS Next 3Y26.4%
EPS Next 5Y24.96%
Revenue Next Year4.51%
Revenue Next 2Y6.77%
Revenue Next 3Y6.72%
Revenue Next 5Y7.41%
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.
- 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 40.83 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LSTR.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as LSTR.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LSTR to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.93), we can say LSTR is valued slightly more expensively.
- LSTR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.70.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LSTR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LSTR is cheaper than 61.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- LSTR is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.77, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LSTR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- 80.95% 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 | 28.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.92 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as LSTR's earnings are expected to grow with 26.40% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y31.5%
EPS Next 3Y26.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.99%, LSTR is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.68, LSTR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, LSTR's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.99% |
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 2Y31.5%
EPS Next 3Y26.4%
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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 Change16.79%
Ins Owners0.74%
Ins Owner Change2.19%
Market Cap5.57B
Revenue(TTM)4.76B
Net Income(TTM)137.26M
Analysts56.52
Price Target153.69 (-5.18%)
Short Float %3.3%
Short Ratio2.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.99% |
Yearly Dividend3.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.07%
DP90.21%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date02-18 2026-02-18 (0.4)
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)12.08%
PT rev (3m)12.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.7 | ||
| P/S | 1.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 26.19 | ||
| P/B | 6.26 | ||
| P/tB | 6.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.92 |
EPS(TTM)3.97
EY2.45%
EPS(NY)5.46
Fwd EY3.37%
FCF(TTM)5.77
FCFY3.56%
OCF(TTM)6.19
OCFY3.82%
SpS139.58
BVpS25.88
TBVpS24.89
PEG (NY)1.09
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 | 10.52 |
F-Score7
WACC10.61%
ROIC/WACC1.39
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 Y37.47%
EPS Next 2Y31.5%
EPS Next 3Y26.4%
EPS Next 5Y24.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.58%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.85%
Revenue growth 5Y2.84%
Sales Q2Q%-2.88%
Revenue Next Year4.51%
Revenue Next 2Y6.77%
Revenue Next 3Y6.72%
Revenue Next 5Y7.41%
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 40.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.26.
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 37.47% in the next year.