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.
1. LSTR Profitability Analysis
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
- LSTR has a better Return On Assets (7.03%) than 76.19% of its industry peers.
- LSTR has a better Return On Equity (14.45%) than 73.81% of its industry peers.
- LSTR has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.14%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LSTR outperforms 95.24% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LSTR is significantly above the industry average of 7.15%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.03% | ||
| ROE | 14.45% | ||
| ROIC | 14.14% |
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
- The Profit Margin of LSTR (2.42%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LSTR has declined.
- LSTR has a Operating Margin (3.86%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- LSTR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- LSTR has a Gross Margin of 14.33%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LSTR underperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
- LSTR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.42% | ||
| GM | 14.33% |
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. 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LSTR has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for LSTR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for LSTR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- LSTR has an Altman-Z score of 10.07. This indicates that LSTR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 10.07, LSTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- LSTR has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.62. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.62 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- LSTR has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.62) than 95.24% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13 indicates that LSTR is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of LSTR (0.13) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.07 |
ROIC/WACC1.37
WACC10.32%
2.3 Liquidity
- LSTR has a Current Ratio of 1.75. This is a normal value and indicates that LSTR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- LSTR's Current ratio of 1.75 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LSTR outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.75 indicates that LSTR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- LSTR has a better Quick ratio (1.75) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.75 |
3. LSTR Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for LSTR have decreased strongly by -28.08% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.76% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, LSTR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.58% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.84% on average over the past years.
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
- LSTR is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 25.25% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.07% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y37.28%
EPS Next 2Y31.46%
EPS Next 3Y26.08%
EPS Next 5Y25.25%
Revenue Next Year4.4%
Revenue Next 2Y6.7%
Revenue Next 3Y6.25%
Revenue Next 5Y7.07%
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. LSTR Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- LSTR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 41.13.
- LSTR's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.60. LSTR is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.96, LSTR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LSTR is valued a bit cheaper than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- LSTR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 22.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LSTR is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.90% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- 78.57% 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 | 25.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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 26.08% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y31.46%
EPS Next 3Y26.08%
5. LSTR Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- LSTR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.02%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.71, LSTR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, LSTR's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.02% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LSTR has a limited annual growth rate of 5.05%.
- 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)5.05%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
- 108.48% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LSTR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- LSTR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP108.48%
EPS Next 2Y31.46%
EPS Next 3Y26.08%
LSTR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
163.27
+1.7 (+1.05%)
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 Owners104.65%
Inst Owner Change15.57%
Ins Owners0.79%
Ins Owner Change2.96%
Market Cap5.56B
Revenue(TTM)4.76B
Net Income(TTM)115.01M
Analysts67.5
Price Target153.69 (-5.87%)
Short Float %4.47%
Short Ratio2.54
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.02% |
Yearly Dividend3.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.05%
DP108.48%
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)-22.15%
Min EPS beat(2)-43.82%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.48%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-15.25%
Min EPS beat(4)-43.82%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.48%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-8.57%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.87%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.7%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.02%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.92%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.67%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.02%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.3%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.47%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.8%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.69%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)12.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.96 | ||
| P/S | 1.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.75 | ||
| P/B | 6.99 | ||
| P/tB | 7.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.29 |
EPS(TTM)3.97
EY2.43%
EPS(NY)5.45
Fwd EY3.34%
FCF(TTM)6.31
FCFY3.86%
OCF(TTM)6.6
OCFY4.04%
SpS139.68
BVpS23.36
TBVpS22.36
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number45.68
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.03% | ||
| ROE | 14.45% | ||
| ROCE | 19.55% | ||
| ROIC | 14.14% | ||
| ROICexc | 25.89% | ||
| ROICexgc | 27.61% | ||
| OM | 3.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.42% | ||
| GM | 14.33% | ||
| FCFM | 4.52% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover2.91
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.46 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 21.3% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.21% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 34.5 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 97.64% | ||
| Profit Quality | 186.79% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.07 |
F-Score6
WACC10.32%
ROIC/WACC1.37
Cap/Depr(3y)40.04%
Cap/Depr(5y)42.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.41%
Profit Quality(3y)152.13%
Profit Quality(5y)132.26%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.08%
EPS 3Y-30.35%
EPS 5Y-5.76%
EPS Q2Q%-46.56%
EPS Next Y37.28%
EPS Next 2Y31.46%
EPS Next 3Y26.08%
EPS Next 5Y25.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.58%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.85%
Revenue growth 5Y2.84%
Sales Q2Q%-2.88%
Revenue Next Year4.4%
Revenue Next 2Y6.7%
Revenue Next 3Y6.25%
Revenue Next 5Y7.07%
EBIT growth 1Y-26.18%
EBIT growth 3Y-31.48%
EBIT growth 5Y-8.32%
EBIT Next Year38.88%
EBIT Next 3Y23.63%
EBIT Next 5Y21.54%
FCF growth 1Y-15.94%
FCF growth 3Y-28.86%
FCF growth 5Y3.59%
OCF growth 1Y-21.59%
OCF growth 3Y-28.81%
OCF growth 5Y1.3%
LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC / LSTR Fundamental Analysis 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.
How profitable is LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) stock?
LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) stock?
The financial health rating of LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) is 8 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for LSTR stock?
The dividend rating of LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 108.48%.