FSTR Foster L B PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Oct 29, 2024, the FSTR stock has a P/E ratio of 28.76. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $0.68 and the stock price of $19.56 per share.
FSTR PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Foster L B over the last ten years is 32.1. The current 28.76 price-to-earnings ratio is 10% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten 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
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 157.07 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | 40.44 | 93.49% |
| 2020 | 20.9 | 340.93% |
| 2019 | 4.74 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A |
| 2017 | 52.21 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A |
| 2014 | 19.35 | 17.84% |
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 peer WAB, FSTR's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than STLD's and RS's. Foster L B's current PE ratio of 28.76 is more than the average of its peers, which is 14.04.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CVGI Commercial Vehicle Group Inc | 3.16 | $105.92M |
| STLD Steel Dynamics Inc | 10.55 | $20.48B |
| ZEUS Olympic Steel Inc | 11.77 | $407.67M |
| GBX Greenbrier Companies Inc | 11.79 | $1.9B |
| RS Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co | 14.64 | $15.95B |
| FSTR Foster L B Co | 28.96 | $215.61M |
| WAB Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp | 31.47 | $32.51B |
| RAIL FreightCar America Inc | N/A | $280.09M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Foster L B's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for FSTR stock is 28.76 as of Oct 29, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Foster L B (FSTR)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for FSTR stock is 62.36.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Foster L B (FSTR)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for FSTR stock is 34.37.
What is the highest PE ratio for FSTR?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten 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 10% below its 10-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 (Oct 29, 2024), Foster L B's share price is $19.56. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2024 is $0.68. Therefore, Foster L B's price to earnings ratio for today is 28.76. PE RATIO(28.76) = STOCK PRICE($19.56) / TTM EPS($0.68)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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