LB Foster Company - Asset Resilience Ratio
LB Foster Company (FSTR) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 0.33% as of September 2024. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing. See LB Foster Company current assets vs equity to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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Resilience Assessment
Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2009–2024)
This chart shows how LB Foster Company's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. For the complete balance sheet picture, see balance sheet size of LB Foster Company.
Liquid Assets Composition Over Time
This chart breaks down LB Foster Company's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. Explore FSTR long-term investments to assets to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $0.00 | 0% |
| Short-term Investments | $1.15 Million | 0.33% |
| Total Liquid Assets | $1.15 Million | 0.33% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Limited Liquidity: LB Foster Company maintains only 0.33% of assets in liquid form.
- This low level may indicate efficient asset utilization but could pose risks during economic downturns.
- The company has significant short-term investments, indicating active treasury management.
LB Foster Company Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio
Compare LB Foster Company's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.
| Company | Industry | Asset Resilience Ratio |
|---|---|---|
|
Daqin Railway Co Ltd
SHG:601006 |
Railroads | 0.00% |
|
Newag S.A.
WAR:NWG |
Railroads | 0.17% |
|
Jiangsu Bide Science and Technology Co. Ltd.
SHG:605298 |
Railroads | 0.44% |
|
Delixi Xinjiang Transp Co Ltd
SHG:603032 |
Railroads | 5.92% |
|
Qingdao Victall Railway Co Ltd
SHG:605001 |
Railroads | 0.02% |
|
TangYuan Electric
SHE:300789 |
Railroads | 3.39% |
|
Chunil Express
KO:000650 |
Railroads | 0.06% |
|
Signaux Girod
PA:ALGIR |
Railroads | 0.18% |
Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for LB Foster Company (2009–2024)
The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for LB Foster Company.
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | 0.37% | $1.23 Million | $334.55 Million | -0.03pp |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.39% | $1.23 Million | $312.40 Million | -0.14pp |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.53% | $1.93 Million | $365.31 Million | +0.48pp |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.05% | $175.00K | $342.60 Million | -0.13pp |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.18% | $675.00K | $383.25 Million | +0.12pp |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.06% | $222.00K | $396.56 Million | -- |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $393.02 Million | -- |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $566.66 Million | -- |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $495.12 Million | -- |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $413.65 Million | -- |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $406.12 Million | -- |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.92% | $3.50 Million | $379.89 Million | +0.40pp |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.52% | $1.99 Million | $378.72 Million | -0.48pp |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.01% | $3.36 Million | $333.17 Million | -- |
About LB Foster Company
L.B. Foster Company provides engineered and manufactured products and services for building and supporting infrastructure in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It operates in two segments: Rail, Technologies, and Services; and Infrastructure Solutions. The Rail, Technologies, and Services segment offers new rail to passenger and short line freight railroads, indus… Read more