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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 valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- LSTR had positive earnings in the past year.
- LSTR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- LSTR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- LSTR had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.44%, LSTR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- LSTR has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.72%) than 95.24% of its industry peers.
- LSTR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 25.37%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.90%.
- 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
- 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's Operating Margin of 4.38% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LSTR outperforms 54.76% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LSTR has declined.
- LSTR's Gross Margin of 14.25% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LSTR is outperformed by 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-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.
- LSTR has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the 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 Altman-Z score of 10.18. This is amongst the best in the industry. LSTR outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
- 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.63 is amongst the best of the industry. LSTR outperforms 95.24% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that LSTR is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of LSTR (0.11) is better than 76.19% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- LSTR's Current ratio of 2.01 is amongst the best of the industry. LSTR outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- The Quick ratio of LSTR (2.01) is better than 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 -18.30% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, LSTR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -3.32% on average per year.
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.
- LSTR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.43% yearly.
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.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.32. LSTR is around the same levels.
- LSTR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.89.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LSTR is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.57. LSTR is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.89 |
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.
- 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
- 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 26.26% 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
- LSTR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.07%.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.