FSTR Foster L B PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Nov 21, 2024, the FSTR stock has a P/E ratio of 6.85. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $3.98 and the stock price of $27.27 per share. A decrease of 88% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 57.7 of the past four quarters.
FSTR PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Foster L B over the last ten years is 30.87. The current 6.85 price-to-earnings ratio is 78% 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 peers WAB and STLD, FSTR's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than CVGI's. Foster L B's current PE ratio of 6.85 is less than the average of its peers, which is 16.03.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CVGI Commercial Vehicle Group Inc | 2.35 | $83.49M |
| FSTR Foster L B Co | 6.98 | $301.08M |
| STLD Steel Dynamics Inc | 12.88 | $21.86B |
| GBX Greenbrier Companies Inc | 12.94 | $2.09B |
| RS Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co | 17.35 | $17.28B |
| ZEUS Olympic Steel Inc | 18.6 | $472.13M |
| WAB Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp | 33.14 | $34.23B |
| RAIL FreightCar America Inc | N/A | $178.55M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Foster L B's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for FSTR stock is 6.85 as of Nov 21, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Foster L B (FSTR)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for FSTR stock is 54.18.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Foster L B (FSTR)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for FSTR stock is 32.42.
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 78% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Foster L B's PE ratio so low?
FSTR's PE ratio of 6.85 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 (Nov 21, 2024), Foster L B's share price is $27.27. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $3.98. Therefore, Foster L B's price to earnings ratio for today is 6.85. PE RATIO(6.85) = STOCK PRICE($27.27) / TTM EPS($3.98)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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