FSTR Foster L B PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As of Nov 5, 2025, the FSTR stock has a P/E ratio of 55.58. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $0.5 and the stock price of $27.79 per share. The PE ratio currently is comparable to its last 4-quarter average.
FSTR PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Foster L B over the last eight years is 30.43. The current 55.58 price-to-earnings ratio is 83% more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jun 2022 | 58.5 | 17.99% | $12.87 | $0.22 |
| Mar 2022 | 49.58 | 22.6% | $15.37 | $0.31 |
FSTR Price vs fair value
FSTR average PE ratio chart
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 55.58 is higher than the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. Looking at the Industrials sector average of 25.78, Foster L B's price to earnings (P/E) is 116% 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 55.58 is more than the average of its peers, which is 21.3.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GBX Greenbrier Companies Inc | 6.5 | $1.32B |
| RS Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co | 20.01 | $14.47B |
| STLD Steel Dynamics Inc | 20.28 | $22.51B |
| ZEUS Olympic Steel Inc | 29.82 | $390.68M |
| WAB Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp | 29.9 | $35.22B |
| FSTR Foster L B Co | 55.58 | $288.82M |
| RAIL FreightCar America Inc | N/A | $164.88M |
| CVGI Commercial Vehicle Group Inc | N/A | $54.8M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Foster L B's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for FSTR stock is 55.58 as of Nov 5, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Foster L B (FSTR)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for FSTR stock is 37.94.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Foster L B (FSTR)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for FSTR stock is 36.11.
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 83% above its 8-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 (Nov 5, 2025), Foster L B's share price is $27.79. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2025 is $0.5. Therefore, Foster L B's price to earnings ratio for today is 55.58. PE RATIO(55.58) = STOCK PRICE($27.79) / TTM EPS($0.5)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.