LB1A Stock Chart & Stats
€25.00
-€0.80(-3.05%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€25.00
-€0.80(-3.05%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€18.70 - €39.40
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)3.00
Market Cap
€394.62M
Enterprise Value€375.12
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€3.99M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€82.94M
Price to Earnings (P/E)38.9
Beta0.27
Next Earnings
Aug 11, 2026EPS Estimate
0.35Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.09
Shares Outstanding10,458,680
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume3
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.45
Price to Book (P/B)1.60
Price to Sales (P/S)0.52
P/FCF Ratio11.10
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)1.52
Revenue Forecast (FY)€483.53M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationConsistently strong trailing‑12‑month operating cash flow and very strong free cash flow growth materially improve financial resilience. Durable FCF supports capex for growth, buybacks/deleveraging, and cushions project seasonality, reducing reliance on external funding over the medium term.
Improved Leverage And LiquidityMaterial deleveraging and lower net debt enhance financial flexibility and lower interest burden. A healthier balance sheet gives management scope to pursue disciplined capital allocation, sustain operations through cyclical infrastructure spending, and invest selectively in higher‑margin offerings.
Rail And Engineered Product MomentumStrong Rail revenue growth and traction in engineered offerings shift sales mix toward higher‑value products and services. This structural move elevates recurring project work, enhances customer stickiness, and can sustain margins if the company converts commercial wins into repeat orders across geographies.
Bears Say
Backlog And Order WeaknessDeclining backlog and a sub‑1 book‑to‑bill reduce revenue visibility for upcoming quarters and increase exposure to project timing risk. For a project‑driven business, weaker order intake can quickly translate to lower utilization, margin pressure, and difficulty maintaining growth without renewed commercial momentum.
Thin Net Margins And Earnings VolatilityA persistently thin net margin limits the firm's ability to absorb cost shocks and fund investments internally. Combined with a history of large year‑to‑year swings, this makes earnings less predictable, complicates multi‑year planning, and raises sensitivity to cyclical downturns in infrastructure spend.
Infrastructure Project Risk And Cost InflationProject cancellations and rising freight/fuel costs disproportionately hit heavy Infrastructure (Precast/Steel). These structural execution and cost pressures can reduce margins, increase working capital needs, and force pricing actions that may lag cost inflation, weakening long‑term profitability in that segment.
L. B. Foster Company News
LB1A FAQ
What was L. B. Foster Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
L. B. Foster Company lowest stock price was €18.70 and its highest was €39.40 in the past 12 months.
What is L. B. Foster Company’s market cap?
L. B. Foster Company’s market cap is €394.62M.
When is L. B. Foster Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
L. B. Foster Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 19 days.
How were L. B. Foster Company’s earnings last quarter?
L. B. Foster Company released its earnings results on May 04, 2026. The company reported €0.123 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -€0.188 by €0.311.
Is L. B. Foster Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts L. B. Foster Company’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does L. B. Foster Company pay dividends?
L. B. Foster Company does not currently pay dividends.
What is L. B. Foster Company’s EPS estimate?
L. B. Foster Company’s EPS estimate is 0.35.
How many shares outstanding does L. B. Foster Company have?
L. B. Foster Company has 10,458,680 shares outstanding.
What happened to L. B. Foster Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
L. B. Foster Company reported an EPS of €0.123 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -€0.188. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of L. B. Foster Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:LB1A
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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L. B. Foster Company Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
87.87%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-2.64%
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Company Description
L. B. Foster Company
L.B. Foster Company is a global provider of specialized, engineered, and manufactured solutions tailored for building and infrastructure development. Its "Rail, Technologies, and Services" division supplies new and used rail to diverse clients, including passenger and short-line freight railroads, industrial enterprises, and rail construction contractors. This segment also delivers a comprehensive array of rail accessories, such as track spikes, anchors, bolts, angle bars, and tie plates. Furthermore, it offers specialized items like power rail, direct fixation fasteners, coverboards, and trackwork components, alongside the design and production of insulated rail joints and related parts. The division's portfolio extends to advanced solutions for friction management, railway condition monitoring, wheel impact detection, wayside data collection, and engineered concrete ties, complemented by ongoing aftermarket support. The "Precast Concrete Products" segment manufactures a variety of custom precast concrete items. These include sound barriers, burial vaults, bridge beams, box culverts, septic tanks, and other pre-stressed products designed for the transportation and broader infrastructure sectors. This segment also constructs prefabricated concrete buildings, used as public restrooms, concession kiosks, and protective storage units, primarily for national, state, and municipal parks. Meanwhile, the "Steel Products and Measurement" segment focuses on highway construction and repair, offering bridge decking, railings, fabricated structural steel, expansion joints, and bridge forms. Additionally, this division produces threaded pipe products essential for industrial water wells, irrigation systems, and the oil and gas industry. It also provides protective pipe coatings for energy pipelines and utility applications, as well as precise measurement systems specifically for the petroleum market. The company reaches its customers through both direct sales and an extensive network of agents. Established in 1902, L.B. Foster Company maintains its corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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