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FSTR (L.B. Foster Co) EV-to-FCF : 50.61 (As of Oct. 31, 2024)


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What is L.B. Foster Co EV-to-FCF?

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, L.B. Foster Co's Enterprise Value is $309.1 Mil. L.B. Foster Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2024 was $6.1 Mil. Therefore, L.B. Foster Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 50.61.

The historical rank and industry rank for L.B. Foster Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

FSTR' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -94.04   Med: 10.24   Max: 201.2
Current: 50.61

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of L.B. Foster Co was 201.20. The lowest was -94.04. And the median was 10.24.

FSTR's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
85.74% of 659 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 14.89 vs FSTR: 50.61

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2024-10-31), L.B. Foster Co's stock price is $18.85. L.B. Foster Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2024 was $0.670. Therefore, L.B. Foster Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 28.13.


L.B. Foster Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data

The historical data trend for L.B. Foster Co's EV-to-FCF can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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L.B. Foster Co EV-to-FCF Chart

L.B. Foster Co Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.96 27.13 -31.74 -11.42 9.29

L.B. Foster Co Quarterly Data
Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -38.32 16.13 9.29 185.71 53.43

Competitive Comparison of L.B. Foster Co's EV-to-FCF

For the Railroads subindustry, L.B. Foster Co's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


L.B. Foster Co's EV-to-FCF Distribution in the Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, L.B. Foster Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where L.B. Foster Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.



L.B. Foster Co EV-to-FCF Calculation

L.B. Foster Co's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=309.098/6.107
=50.61

L.B. Foster Co's current Enterprise Value is $309.1 Mil.
L.B. Foster Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $6.1 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


L.B. Foster Co  (NAS:FSTR) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

L.B. Foster Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=18.85/0.670
=28.13

L.B. Foster Co's share price for today is $18.85.
L.B. Foster Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.670.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


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L.B. Foster Co Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
415 Holiday Drive, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15220
L.B. Foster Co is a us-based firm engaged in the manufacturing, fabrication, and distribution of products and services, especially for the rail, construction, energy, and utility industries. The company operates its business through three segments: Rail Technologies and Services; Precast Concrete Products and Steel Products and Measurement. Its principal business activity involves providing new and used rail, trackwork, and accessories, producing concrete railroad ties, insulated rail joints, power rail, track fasteners, cover boards, and sales of sells and rents steel sheet piling, H-bearing pile, and other piling products for foundation and earth retention requirements. It generates the majority of its revenues from the Rail Technologies and Services segment.
Executives
Raymond T Betler director 1001 AIR BRAKE AVENUE, WILMERDING PA 15148
William M Thalman officer: Senior VP & CFO C/O LB FOSTER COMPANY, 415 HOLIDAY DRIVE, PITTSBURGH PA 15220
Brian Hunter Friedman officer: VP, Steel Prods. & Measurement 415 HOLIDAY DRIVE, SUITE 100, PITTSBURGH PA 15220
Sean M Reilly officer: Controller TOLLGRADE COMMUNICATIONS INC, 493 NIXON RD., CHESWICK PA 15024
Janet Lee director 2600 ANSYS DRIVE, CANONSBURG PA 15317
Diane B Owen director
Dirk Junge director 165 TOWNSHIP LINE RD, JENKINTOWN PA 19046
John E Kunz director 522 N. MACEWEN DRIVE, OSPREY FL 34229
Bruce Ernest Thompson director C/O L.B. FOSTER COMPANY, 415 HOLIDAY DRIVE, SUITE 100, PITTSBURGH PA 15220
Alexander B Jones other: See Explanation of Responses 1455 NW LEARY WAY, SUITE 400, SEATTLE WA 98107
Aron R. English 10 percent owner 1455 NW LEARY WAY, SUITE 400, SEATTLE WA 98107
22nw Gp, Inc. 10 percent owner 1455 NW LEARY WAY, SUITE 400, SEATTLE WA 98107
Bryson Hirai-hadley other: See Explanation of Responses 1455 NW LEARY WAY, SUITE 400, SEATTLE WA 98107
22nw Fund, Lp 10 percent owner 1455 NW LEARY WAY, SUITE 400, SEATTLE WA 98107
22nw, Lp 10 percent owner 590 1ST AVE S, UNIT C1, SEATTLE WA 98104