LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:LSTR • US5150981018

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This LSTR fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

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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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. LSTR Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year LSTR was profitable.
  • In the past year LSTR had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • 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.
LSTR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLSTR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.26%, LSTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 Return On Invested Capital of 14.76%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LSTR outperforms 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 7.32%.
Industry RankSector 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%
LSTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLSTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • LSTR has a Profit Margin (2.86%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • 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 52.38% of its industry peers.
  • LSTR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • LSTR's Gross Margin of 14.25% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LSTR is outperformed by 76.19% of its industry peers.
  • LSTR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
LSTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLSTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

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2. LSTR Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LSTR is creating some value.
  • LSTR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • LSTR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • LSTR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
LSTR Yearly Shares OutstandingLSTR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
LSTR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLSTR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 10.52 indicates that LSTR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 10.52, LSTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.48% 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.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.63, LSTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that LSTR is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • LSTR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.11 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LSTR outperforms 73.81% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 0.63
Altman-Z 10.52
ROIC/WACC1.35
WACC10.94%
LSTR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLSTR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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 has a Current ratio of 2.01. This is amongst the best in the industry. LSTR outperforms 88.10% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.01 indicates that LSTR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of LSTR (2.01) is better than 90.48% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.01
Quick Ratio 2.01
LSTR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLSTR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. LSTR Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • LSTR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -28.08%.
  • 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 7.41% on average per year.
EPS Next Y37.47%
EPS Next 2Y31.5%
EPS Next 3Y26.4%
EPS Next 5Y24.96%
Revenue Next Year4.45%
Revenue Next 2Y6.73%
Revenue Next 3Y6.36%
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.
LSTR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLSTR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2B 4B 6B
LSTR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLSTR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6 8 10

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4. LSTR Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 41.44, the valuation of LSTR can be described as expensive.
  • LSTR's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.03, LSTR is valued quite expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.14, the valuation of LSTR can be described as expensive.
  • 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.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.11, LSTR is valued a bit more expensive.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.44
Fwd PE 30.14
LSTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLSTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LSTR indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LSTR is more expensive than 61.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • LSTR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LSTR is cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.29
EV/EBITDA 19.9
LSTR Per share dataLSTR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100

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.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as LSTR's earnings are expected to grow with 26.40% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y31.5%
EPS Next 3Y26.4%

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5. LSTR Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • LSTR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.02%.
  • LSTR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.67.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 1.02, LSTR pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.02%

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
LSTR Yearly Dividends per shareLSTR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

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 2Y31.5%
EPS Next 3Y26.4%
LSTR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLSTR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
LSTR Dividend Payout.LSTR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LSTR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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LSTR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC

NASDAQ:LSTR (3/4/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 164.51 0 (0%)

164.51

+1.21 (+0.74%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)01-21
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners107.06%
Inst Owner Change15.61%
Ins Owners0.74%
Ins Owner Change2.98%
Market Cap5.60B
Revenue(TTM)4.76B
Net Income(TTM)137.26M
Analysts67.5
Price Target153.69 (-6.58%)
Short Float %3.9%
Short Ratio2.25
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.02%
Yearly Dividend3.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.07%
DP90.21%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date02-18
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)10.65%
PT rev (3m)14.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)11.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.86%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.95%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.44
Fwd PE 30.14
P/S 1.17
P/FCF 28.29
P/OCF 26.37
P/B 6.3
P/tB 6.56
EV/EBITDA 19.9
EPS(TTM)3.97
EY2.41%
EPS(NY)5.46
Fwd EY3.32%
FCF(TTM)5.82
FCFY3.54%
OCF(TTM)6.24
OCFY3.79%
SpS140.72
BVpS26.09
TBVpS25.09
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number48.28
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC10.94%
ROIC/WACC1.35
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 Year4.45%
Revenue Next 2Y6.73%
Revenue Next 3Y6.36%
Revenue Next 5Y7.41%
EBIT growth 1Y-21%
EBIT growth 3Y-31.48%
EBIT growth 5Y-8.32%
EBIT Next Year39.25%
EBIT Next 3Y24.05%
EBIT Next 5Y22.29%
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 4 / 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 41.44 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.3.


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.