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 0.126x as of December 2025. 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 ($22.17 Million) by net assets ($175.28 Million). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
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. Read FSTR total debt and obligations for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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 |
|---|---|
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Dentium
KO:145720
|
0.006x |
|
Hubtown Limited
NSE:HUBTOWN
|
0.035x |
|
Tien Phong Securities Corp
VN:ORS
|
0.317x |
|
Shandong Kehui Power Automation Co Ltd
SHG:688681
|
0.037x |
|
Ningbo GQY Video Telecom
SHE:300076
|
-0.013x |
|
PennantPark Investment Corporation
NYSE:PNNT
|
0.134x |
|
Is Finansal Kiralama AS
IS:ISFIN
|
-0.257x |
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WEIHAI CITY COMM.BK H 1
F:8K0
|
N/A |
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 LB Foster Company stock valuation.
| 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