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Overall LSTR gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated LSTR against 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. While LSTR has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. LSTR has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
- Of the past 5 years LSTR 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- LSTR's Return On Assets of 8.26% is amongst the best of the industry. LSTR outperforms 88.10% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 14.76%, LSTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.86%, LSTR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LSTR has declined.
- 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.
- 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-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
- LSTR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- LSTR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- LSTR has an Altman-Z score of 10.50. This indicates that LSTR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 10.50, LSTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LSTR (0.63) is better 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 | 10.5 |
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC10.61%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.01 indicates that LSTR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.01, LSTR belongs to the top 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LSTR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.43% on average per year.
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
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 40.83, which means the current valuation is very expensive for LSTR.
- LSTR's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- LSTR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 27.92.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.18 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LSTR.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as LSTR.
- LSTR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.78.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.18 |
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 cheaply inside the industry as 80.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.83 |
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.
- LSTR's earnings are expected to grow with 31.74% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y32.59%
EPS Next 3Y31.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.99%, LSTR is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- LSTR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.69.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.99, LSTR pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.99% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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.
- The dividend of LSTR is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. 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 Cap5.57B
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)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 | 40.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.18 | ||
| P/S | 1.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 26.19 | ||
| P/B | 6.26 | ||
| P/tB | 6.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.83 |
EPS(TTM)3.97
EY2.45%
EPS(NY)5.56
Fwd EY3.43%
FCF(TTM)5.77
FCFY3.56%
OCF(TTM)6.19
OCFY3.82%
SpS139.58
BVpS25.88
TBVpS24.89
PEG (NY)1.02
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 | 10.5 |
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 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 40.83 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 39.94% in the next year.