LB Foster Company (FSTR) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, LB Foster Company (FSTR) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of -0.060x as of March 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($-10.44 Million) by net assets ($174.49 Million). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See LB Foster Company (FSTR) net asset quality to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
LB Foster Company - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how LB Foster Company's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check earnings quality score of LB Foster Company to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
LB Foster Company Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of LB Foster Company ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
General Oceans ASA
OL:GENO
|
0.033x |
|
Gravity Co Ltd
NASDAQ:GRVY
|
N/A |
|
D&O Home Collection Co Ltd
SHE:002798
|
0.039x |
|
Design Therapeutics Inc
NASDAQ:DSGN
|
-0.056x |
|
Zhejiang Shouxiangu Pharm Co
SHG:603896
|
0.009x |
|
Beijing Centergate Technologies Holding Co Ltd
SHE:000931
|
0.001x |
|
Shen Zhen Australis Electronic Technology Co.Ltd.
SHE:300940
|
0.035x |
|
NRB Bearing Limited
NSE:NRBBEARING
|
0.127x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for LB Foster Company (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of LB Foster Company from 1985 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see market cap of LB Foster Company.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $175.28 Million | $35.62 Million | 0.203x | +60.74% |
| 2024-12-31 | $179.01 Million | $22.63 Million | 0.126x | -51.14% |
| 2023-12-31 | $142.84 Million | $36.96 Million | 0.259x | +436.62% |
| 2022-12-31 | $137.60 Million | $-10.58 Million | -0.077x | -1227.62% |
| 2021-12-31 | $183.61 Million | $-1.06 Million | -0.006x | -106.05% |
| 2020-12-31 | $176.83 Million | $16.92 Million | 0.096x | -44.53% |
| 2019-12-31 | $169.86 Million | $29.30 Million | 0.172x | -18.88% |
| 2018-12-31 | $122.12 Million | $25.96 Million | 0.213x | -20.90% |
| 2017-12-31 | $146.48 Million | $39.37 Million | 0.269x | +94.60% |
| 2016-12-31 | $133.25 Million | $18.41 Million | 0.138x | -30.45% |
| 2015-12-31 | $282.83 Million | $56.17 Million | 0.199x | -0.04% |
| 2014-12-31 | $335.89 Million | $66.74 Million | 0.199x | +344.13% |
| 2013-12-31 | $316.40 Million | $14.15 Million | 0.045x | -51.39% |
| 2012-12-31 | $287.57 Million | $26.47 Million | 0.092x | -19.04% |
| 2011-12-31 | $269.81 Million | $30.67 Million | 0.114x | -51.13% |
| 2010-12-31 | $255.75 Million | $59.48 Million | 0.233x | +110.17% |
| 2009-12-31 | $232.59 Million | $25.74 Million | 0.111x | -0.08% |
| 2008-12-31 | $217.56 Million | $24.10 Million | 0.111x | +562.20% |
| 2007-12-31 | $213.83 Million | $-5.12 Million | -0.024x | +82.80% |
| 2006-12-31 | $98.03 Million | $-13.65 Million | -0.139x | -209.06% |
| 2005-12-31 | $79.99 Million | $-3.60 Million | -0.045x | -590.96% |
| 2004-12-31 | $73.74 Million | $-481.00K | -0.007x | -105.15% |
| 2003-12-31 | $70.54 Million | $8.94 Million | 0.127x | -54.10% |
| 2002-12-31 | $66.01 Million | $18.21 Million | 0.276x | -3.68% |
| 2001-12-31 | $77.14 Million | $22.10 Million | 0.286x | +3996.17% |
| 2000-12-31 | $77.36 Million | $541.00K | 0.007x | -84.18% |
| 1999-12-31 | $74.65 Million | $3.30 Million | 0.044x | -83.07% |
| 1998-12-31 | $73.50 Million | $19.20 Million | 0.261x | +1946.26% |
| 1997-12-31 | $70.50 Million | $900.00K | 0.013x | -87.38% |
| 1996-12-31 | $67.20 Million | $6.80 Million | 0.101x | +18.43% |
| 1995-12-31 | $63.20 Million | $5.40 Million | 0.085x | +187.39% |
| 1994-12-31 | $58.30 Million | $-5.70 Million | -0.098x | -232.62% |
| 1993-12-31 | $52.90 Million | $3.90 Million | 0.074x | +30.42% |
| 1992-12-31 | $51.30 Million | $2.90 Million | 0.057x | -80.69% |
| 1991-12-31 | $50.90 Million | $14.90 Million | 0.293x | -51.45% |
| 1985-12-31 | $69.00 Million | $41.60 Million | 0.603x | -- |
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