FSTR Foster L B PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As of Aug 12, 2025, the FSTR stock has a P/E ratio of 6.74. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $3.43 and the stock price of $23.13 per share. An increase of 12% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 6.0 of the past four quarters.
FSTR PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Foster L B over the last eight years is 29.36. The current 6.74 price-to-earnings ratio is 77% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last eight years, FSTR's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2023 quarter at 157.07, with a price of $21.99 and an EPS of $0.14. The Mar 2020 quarter saw the lowest point at 3.48, with a price of $12.36 and an EPS of $3.55.
Foster L B PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 340.93% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -95.73% in 2024
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.71 | -95.73% | $26.9 | $4.01 |
| 2023 | 157.07 | N/A | $21.99 | $0.14 |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A | $9.68 | -$4.25 |
| 2021 | 40.44 | 93.49% | $13.75 | $0.34 |
| 2020 | 20.9 | 340.93% | $15.05 | $0.72 |
| 2019 | 4.74 | N/A | $19.38 | $4.09 |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A | $15.9 | -$3.01 |
| 2017 | 52.21 | N/A | $27.15 | $0.52 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | $13.6 | -$13.79 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $13.66 | -$4.33 |
| 2014 | 19.35 | 17.84% | $48.57 | $2.51 |
| 2013 | 16.42 | -39.52% | $47.29 | $2.88 |
| 2012 | 27.15 | 114.96% | $43.44 | $1.6 |
| 2011 | 12.63 | -38% | $28.29 | $2.24 |
| 2010 | 20.37 | 5.93% | $40.94 | $2.01 |
Foster L B PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 6.38 | 10.57% | $21.87 | $3.43 |
| Mar 2025 | 5.77 | -14.01% | $19.68 | $3.41 |
| Dec 2024 | 6.71 | 30.8% | $26.9 | $4.01 |
| Sep 2024 | 5.13 | -83.79% | $20.43 | $3.98 |
| Jun 2024 | 31.65 | -14.25% | $21.52 | $0.68 |
| Mar 2024 | 36.91 | -76.5% | $27.31 | $0.74 |
| Dec 2023 | 157.07 | N/A | $21.99 | $0.14 |
| Sep 2023 | N/A | N/A | $18.91 | -$3.92 |
| Jun 2023 | N/A | N/A | $14.28 | -$4.17 |
| Mar 2023 | N/A | N/A | $11.48 | -$4.31 |
| Dec 2022 | N/A | N/A | $9.68 | -$4.25 |
| Sep 2022 | N/A | N/A | $9.76 | -$0.2 |
| Jun 2022 | 58.5 | 17.99% | $12.87 | $0.22 |
| Mar 2022 | 49.58 | 22.6% | $15.37 | $0.31 |
| Dec 2021 | 40.44 | 48.79% | $13.75 | $0.34 |
FSTR Price vs fair value
FSTR average PE ratio chart
FSTR's current PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
FSTR PE vs peers
When compared to its peers WAB and STLD, FSTR's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than GBX's. Foster L B's current PE ratio of 6.74 is less than the average of its peers, which is 20.05.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GBX Greenbrier Companies Inc | 6.38 | $1.44B |
| FSTR Foster L B Co | 6.74 | $245.12M |
| STLD Steel Dynamics Inc | 18.18 | $18.49B |
| RS Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co | 20.67 | $15.07B |
| ZEUS Olympic Steel Inc | 26.27 | $358.88M |
| WAB Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp | 28.75 | $32.98B |
| RAIL FreightCar America Inc | N/A | $179.8M |
| CVGI Commercial Vehicle Group Inc | N/A | $68.13M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Foster L B's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for FSTR stock is 6.74 as of Aug 12, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Foster L B (FSTR)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for FSTR stock is 35.66.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Foster L B (FSTR)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for FSTR stock is 32.81.
What is the highest PE ratio for FSTR?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last eight years has been 157.07 and it was in the Dec 2023 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for FSTR compare to its historical average?
FSTR's current price to earnings ratio is 77% below its 8-year historical average.
Why is Foster L B's PE ratio so low?
FSTR's PE ratio of 6.74 is considered low because the company's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings.
How is FSTR's PE ratio calculated (Foster L B PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Aug 12, 2025), Foster L B's share price is $23.13. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2025 is $3.43. Therefore, Foster L B's price to earnings ratio for today is 6.74. PE RATIO(6.74) = STOCK PRICE($23.13) / TTM EPS($3.43)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.