FSTR
Foster L B
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- PE Ratio
As of Jun 22, 2026, the FSTR stock has a P/E ratio of 40.14. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $1.09 and the stock price of $43.75 per share. An increase of 31% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 30.7 of the past four quarters.
FSTR PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Foster L B over the last nine years is 30.49. The current 40.14 price-to-earnings ratio is 32% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last nine 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: 450.22% in 2025
Maximum annual decrease: -95.73% in 2024
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36.92 | 450.22% | $26.95 | $0.73 |
| 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 |
Foster L B PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 25.6 | -30.66% | $27.9 | $1.09 |
| Dec 2025 | 36.92 | -31.5% | $26.95 | $0.73 |
| Sep 2025 | 53.9 | 744.83% | $26.95 | $0.5 |
| 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 |
FSTR Price vs fair value
FSTR average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
FSTR's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
Foster L B's price to earnings (P/E) of 40.14 is higher than the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. Looking at the Industrials sector average of 30.63, Foster L B's price to earnings (P/E) is 31% higher.
FSTR PE vs peers
When compared to its peer stocks WAB and STLD, FSTR's PE ratio is higher. Foster L B's current PE ratio of 40.14 is more than the average of its peers, which is 22.55.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| RAIL FreightCar America Inc | 10.29 | $177.21M |
| GBX Greenbrier Companies Inc | 10.49 | $1.55B |
| RS Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co | 25.83 | $20.35B |
| STLD Steel Dynamics Inc | 25.98 | $35.14B |
| WAB Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp | 38.23 | $45.86B |
| FSTR Foster L B Co | 40.29 | $459.35M |
| CVGI Commercial Vehicle Group Inc | N/A | $171.5M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Foster L B's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for FSTR stock is 40.14 as of Jun 22, 2026.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Foster L B (FSTR)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for FSTR stock is 36.6.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Foster L B (FSTR)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for FSTR stock is 37.36.
What is the highest PE ratio for FSTR?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last nine 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 32% above its 9-year historical average.
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 (Jun 22, 2026), Foster L B's share price is $43.75. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2026 is $1.09. Therefore, Foster L B's price to earnings ratio for today is 40.14. PE RATIO(40.14) = STOCK PRICE($43.75) / TTM EPS($1.09)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.