153.55 USD
-2.45 (-1.57%)
153.55 USD
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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. LSTR gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. While showing a medium growth rate, LSTR is valued expensive at the moment.
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years LSTR has been profitable.
- LSTR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of LSTR (8.26%) is better than 88.10% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of LSTR (15.44%) is better than 73.81% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 14.72%, 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 6.93%.
- 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
- LSTR has a Profit Margin of 2.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: LSTR outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LSTR has declined.
- LSTR has a Operating Margin (4.38%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LSTR has declined.
- LSTR has a Gross Margin of 14.25%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LSTR underperforms 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LSTR is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for LSTR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for LSTR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- LSTR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 10.29 indicates that LSTR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LSTR has a better Altman-Z score (10.29) 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.63, LSTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 10.29 |
ROIC/WACC1.35
WACC10.87%
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.
- 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.
- 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
- LSTR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -21.44%.
- LSTR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.74% yearly.
- LSTR shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.74%.
- Measured over the past years, LSTR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.40% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.44%
EPS 3Y-17.91%
EPS 5Y-0.74%
EPS Q2Q%-13.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.74%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.59%
Revenue growth 5Y3.4%
Sales Q2Q%-0.7%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, LSTR will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.89% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LSTR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.65% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-18.95%
EPS Next 2Y0.45%
EPS Next 3Y8.07%
EPS Next 5Y11.89%
Revenue Next Year-1.1%
Revenue Next 2Y2.02%
Revenue Next 3Y4.44%
Revenue Next 5Y5.65%
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 33.53, which means the current valuation is very expensive for LSTR.
- LSTR's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LSTR to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say LSTR is valued slightly more expensively.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 27.57, which means the current valuation is very expensive for LSTR.
- LSTR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.29, LSTR is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LSTR is valued a bit more expensive than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 26.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of LSTR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y0.45%
EPS Next 3Y8.07%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- LSTR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.03%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.70, LSTR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, LSTR's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.03% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of LSTR grows each year by 37.07%, which is quite nice.
- LSTR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
- 90.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LSTR. 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 2Y0.45%
EPS Next 3Y8.07%
153.55
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Inst Owners107.06%
Inst Owner Change0.09%
Ins Owners0.74%
Ins Owner Change0.24%
Market Cap5.27B
Revenue(TTM)4.79B
Net Income(TTM)137.26M
Analysts56.52
Price Target138.9 (-9.54%)
Short Float %3.41%
Short Ratio2.55
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.03% |
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)3.87%
PT rev (3m)-2.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.57 | ||
| P/S | 1.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.81 | ||
| P/B | 5.93 | ||
| P/tB | 6.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.79 |
EPS(TTM)4.58
EY2.98%
EPS(NY)5.57
Fwd EY3.63%
FCF(TTM)5.77
FCFY3.76%
OCF(TTM)6.19
OCFY4.03%
SpS139.58
BVpS25.88
TBVpS24.89
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number51.64
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.26% | ||
| ROE | 15.44% | ||
| ROCE | 20.12% | ||
| ROIC | 14.72% | ||
| ROICexc | 24.45% | ||
| ROICexgc | 25.79% | ||
| OM | 4.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.86% | ||
| GM | 14.25% | ||
| FCFM | 4.13% |
ROA(3y)15.93%
ROA(5y)15.61%
ROE(3y)31.86%
ROE(5y)33.52%
ROIC(3y)25.37%
ROIC(5y)26.64%
ROICexc(3y)42.89%
ROICexc(5y)41.2%
ROICexgc(3y)45.65%
ROICexgc(5y)43.73%
ROCE(3y)35.52%
ROCE(5y)37.78%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.66%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.43%
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%
F-Score5
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 | 10.29 |
F-Score5
WACC10.87%
ROIC/WACC1.35
Cap/Depr(3y)48.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.51%
Profit Quality(3y)136.03%
Profit Quality(5y)113.65%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.44%
EPS 3Y-17.91%
EPS 5Y-0.74%
EPS Q2Q%-13.48%
EPS Next Y-18.95%
EPS Next 2Y0.45%
EPS Next 3Y8.07%
EPS Next 5Y11.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.74%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.59%
Revenue growth 5Y3.4%
Sales Q2Q%-0.7%
Revenue Next Year-1.1%
Revenue Next 2Y2.02%
Revenue Next 3Y4.44%
Revenue Next 5Y5.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-21%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.04%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.59%
EBIT Next Year1.57%
EBIT Next 3Y11.7%
EBIT Next 5Y12.67%
FCF growth 1Y-57.84%
FCF growth 3Y0.28%
FCF growth 5Y-2.39%
OCF growth 1Y-56.64%
OCF growth 3Y1.17%
OCF growth 5Y-1.42%
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 3 / 10 to LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of LSTR stock?
LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) has a profitability rating of 7 / 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 33.53 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.93.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LSTR stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) is expected to decline by -18.95% in the next year.