144.78 USD
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144.78 USD
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Taking everything into account, LSTR scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LSTR was compared to 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making LSTR a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. 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.
LSTR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years LSTR has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years LSTR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.26%, LSTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.37% of the companies in the same industry.
LSTR has a Return On Equity of 15.44%. This is in the better half of the industry: LSTR outperforms 74.42% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 14.72%, LSTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.35% 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 6.83%.
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 62.79% 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.
LSTR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LSTR has a worse Gross Margin (14.25%) than 72.09% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LSTR is creating value.
LSTR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LSTR has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for LSTR is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 10.06 indicates that LSTR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 10.06, LSTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.02% 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 97.67% 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 has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.11) than 76.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.06 |
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.
LSTR's Current ratio of 2.01 is amongst the best of the industry. LSTR outperforms 90.70% 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 93.02% 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.74% in the past year.
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
LSTR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.89% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.65% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-19.2%
EPS Next 2Y0.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.25%
EPS Next 5Y11.89%
Revenue Next Year-1.1%
Revenue Next 2Y2.03%
Revenue Next 3Y4.37%
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.
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 31.61 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LSTR.
LSTR's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LSTR is cheaper than 60.47% of the companies in the same industry.
LSTR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.39.
LSTR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.03.
LSTR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LSTR is cheaper than 60.47% of the companies in the same industry.
LSTR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.03 |
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.
83.72% 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 | 25.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LSTR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y0.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.25%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LSTR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.10%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.75, LSTR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, LSTR's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.1% |
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 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 2Y0.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.25%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners106.7%
Inst Owner Change-1.42%
Ins Owners0.74%
Ins Owner Change0.22%
Market Cap4.97B
Revenue(TTM)4.79B
Net Income(TTM)137.26M
Analysts56.36
Price Target133.73 (-7.63%)
Short Float %3.49%
Short Ratio2.53
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.1% |
Yearly Dividend3.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.07%
DP90.21%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date
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)-2.29%
PT rev (3m)-6.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.77%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.03 | ||
| P/S | 1.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.4 | ||
| P/B | 5.59 | ||
| P/tB | 5.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.62 |
EPS(TTM)4.58
EY3.16%
EPS(NY)5.56
Fwd EY3.84%
FCF(TTM)5.77
FCFY3.98%
OCF(TTM)6.19
OCFY4.27%
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 | 10.06 |
F-Score5
WACC10.61%
ROIC/WACC1.39
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-19.2%
EPS Next 2Y0.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.25%
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 2Y2.03%
Revenue Next 3Y4.37%
Revenue Next 5Y5.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-21%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.04%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.59%
EBIT Next Year1.58%
EBIT Next 3Y12.2%
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 of LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (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 7 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) is expected to decline by -19.2% in the next year.
Is the dividend of LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 90.21%.