LB Foster Company (FSTR) — Defensive Interval Ratio
LB Foster Company (FSTR) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 341 days as of June 2026. Defensive assets of $76.58 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $76.58 Million) cover 341 days of daily cash needs of $224.36K/day.
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LB Foster Company Defensive Interval Ratio (1985–2025)
This chart shows how LB Foster Company's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 41 annual periods from 1985 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 341 days, meaning defensive assets of $76.58 Million can fund 341 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see LB Foster Company assets under control.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for LB Foster Company (1985–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for LB Foster Company from 1985 to 2025, covering 41 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. See working capital position of LB Foster Company to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 378 days | $86.95 Million | $229.92K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +35 days |
| 2024 | 343 days | $82.92 Million | $241.91K/day | $- | $1.23 Million | ▲ +18 days |
| 2023 | 325 days | $84.20 Million | $258.91K/day | $- | $1.23 Million | ▼ -92 days |
| 2022 | 418 days | $118.00 Million | $282.50K/day | $- | $1.93 Million | ▲ +27 days |
| 2021 | 391 days | $92.27 Million | $236.15K/day | $- | $175.00K | ▲ +22 days |
| 2020 | 368 days | $96.14 Million | $261.10K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +22 days |
| 2019 | 346 days | $110.65 Million | $319.85K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +91 days |
| 2018 | 255 days | $86.80 Million | $340.25K/day | $- | $675.00K | ▼ -45 days |
| 2017 | 300 days | $76.80 Million | $256.25K/day | $- | $222.00K | ▲ +4 days |
| 2016 | 295 days | $66.63 Million | $225.56K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -17 days |
| 2015 | 313 days | $78.49 Million | $251.08K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +10 days |
| 2014 | 303 days | $90.18 Million | $298.00K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -173 days |
| 2013 | 476 days | $98.44 Million | $206.80K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +239 days |
| 2012 | 237 days | $59.67 Million | $251.97K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -73 days |
| 2011 | 310 days | $72.02 Million | $232.14K/day | $- | $3.50 Million | ▲ +40 days |
| 2010 | 270 days | $71.68 Million | $265.26K/day | $- | $1.99 Million | ▼ -25 days |
| 2009 | 295 days | $64.54 Million | $218.52K/day | $- | $3.36 Million | ▲ +17 days |
| 2008 | 279 days | $64.31 Million | $230.66K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +45 days |
| 2007 | 234 days | $53.61 Million | $229.46K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -63 days |
| 2006 | 296 days | $61.55 Million | $207.73K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +38 days |
| 2005 | 258 days | $45.44 Million | $176.26K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -131 days |
| 2004 | 389 days | $39.93 Million | $102.65K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -11 days |
| 2003 | 400 days | $34.77 Million | $86.83K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -55 days |
| 2002 | 455 days | $39.36 Million | $86.51K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -2 days |
| 2001 | 457 days | $53.06 Million | $116.05K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +34 days |
| 2000 | 423 days | $57.61 Million | $136.17K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -83 days |
| 1999 | 506 days | $53.11 Million | $104.92K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -64 days |
| 1998 | 570 days | $47.30 Million | $83.01K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +90 days |
| 1997 | 480 days | $47.60 Million | $99.18K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -87 days |
| 1996 | 567 days | $49.90 Million | $87.95K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +62 days |
| 1995 | 505 days | $48.30 Million | $95.62K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +85 days |
| 1994 | 420 days | $46.40 Million | $110.41K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -53 days |
| 1993 | 473 days | $35.90 Million | $75.89K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -35 days |
| 1992 | 508 days | $35.90 Million | $70.68K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +122 days |
| 1991 | 386 days | $27.20 Million | $70.41K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +23 days |
| 1990 | 363 days | $38.30 Million | $105.48K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +119 days |
| 1989 | 244 days | $32.40 Million | $132.60K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -14 days |
| 1988 | 258 days | $36.80 Million | $142.47K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +82 days |
| 1987 | 176 days | $21.00 Million | $119.18K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +19 days |
| 1986 | 157 days | $78.80 Million | $500.55K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -179 days |
| 1985 | 336 days | $48.40 Million | $143.84K/day | $- | $- | — |