LSTR Landstar System PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Apr 25, 2025, the Landstar System stock's PE ratio is 24.5. This results from the current EPS of $5.51 and stock price of $135. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 21% from the past four quarters average of 30.9.
LSTR PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Landstar System has averaged 21.57 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 24.5 is 14% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, LSTR's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2024 quarter at 32.06, when the stock price was $186.93 and the EPS was $5.83. The lowest value was in the Sep 2022 quarter, when it reached 11.77 with a price of $142.74 and an EPS of $12.13.
Landstar System PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 89.96% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -37.66% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.64 | 20.26% | $174.32 | $5.51 |
| 2023 | 26.31 | 89.96% | $193.65 | $7.36 |
| 2022 | 13.85 | -19.76% | $162.9 | $11.76 |
| 2021 | 17.26 | -36.5% | $172.24 | $9.98 |
| 2020 | 27.18 | 37.34% | $135.36 | $4.98 |
| 2019 | 19.79 | 28.67% | $113.18 | $5.72 |
| 2018 | 15.38 | -37.66% | $95.2 | $6.19 |
| 2017 | 24.67 | -5.73% | $104.1 | $4.22 |
| 2016 | 26.17 | 52.15% | $85.3 | $3.26 |
| 2015 | 17.2 | -28.57% | $58.12 | $3.38 |
| 2014 | 24.08 | 32.75% | $74.4 | $3.09 |
| 2013 | 18.14 | -2.32% | $57.51 | $3.17 |
| 2012 | 18.57 | -7.75% | $51.62 | $2.78 |
| 2011 | 20.13 | -12.55% | $47.92 | $2.38 |
| 2010 | 23.02 | -20.04% | $40.75 | $1.77 |
Landstar System PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 31.64 | -1.31% | $174.32 | $5.51 |
| Sep 2024 | 32.06 | 6.55% | $186.93 | $5.83 |
| Jun 2024 | 30.09 | 1.45% | $184.48 | $6.13 |
| Mar 2024 | 29.66 | 12.73% | $192.76 | $6.5 |
| Dec 2023 | 26.31 | 23.99% | $193.65 | $7.36 |
| Sep 2023 | 21.22 | 3.51% | $176.94 | $8.34 |
| Jul 2023 | 20.5 | 21.09% | $192.54 | $9.39 |
| Apr 2023 | 16.93 | 22.24% | $179.26 | $10.59 |
| Dec 2022 | 13.85 | 17.67% | $162.9 | $11.76 |
| Sep 2022 | 11.77 | -4.93% | $142.74 | $12.13 |
| Jun 2022 | 12.38 | -9.17% | $147.97 | $11.95 |
| Mar 2022 | 13.63 | -21.03% | $154 | $11.3 |
| Dec 2021 | 17.26 | -8.87% | $172.24 | $9.98 |
| Sep 2021 | 18.94 | -8.94% | $164.63 | $8.69 |
| Jun 2021 | 20.8 | -26.86% | $160.6 | $7.72 |
LSTR average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of LSTR is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
LSTR PE vs peers
LSTR's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks ODFL and KNX, but it is greater than JBHT's. Landstar System's current PE ratio of 24.5 is below the average of its peers, which is 38.35.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| JBHT Hunt J B Transport Services Inc | 23.37 | $12.87B |
| LSTR Landstar System Inc | 24.5 | $4.77B |
| ODFL Old Dominion Freight Line Inc | 26.63 | $31.19B |
| WERN Werner Enterprises Inc | 50.09 | $1.7B |
| KNX Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc | 53.32 | $6.3B |
| HTLD Heartland Express Inc | N/A | $640.18M |
| PAMT PAMT Corp. | N/A | $301.36M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Landstar System's PE ratio?
LSTR's price to earnings ratio is 24.5 as of Apr 25, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Landstar System (LSTR)?
As an average over the last 3 years, LSTR stock has a PE ratio of 22.4.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Landstar System (LSTR)?
As an average over the last 5 years, LSTR stock has a PE ratio of 22.39.
What is the highest PE ratio for LSTR?
In the last ten years, the Sep 2024 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 32.06.
How does the current PE ratio for LSTR compare to its historical average?
LSTR's price to earnings ratio is currently 14% above its 10-year historical average.
How is LSTR's PE ratio calculated (Landstar System PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Apr 25, 2025), Landstar System's stock price is $135. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $5.51. Therefore, Landstar System's P/E ratio for today is 24.5. PE RATIO(24.5) = STOCK PRICE($135) / TTM EPS($5.51)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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